Import/export HS code 38249964: Various chemical intermediates
Various chemical intermediates used in industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 14,748,063 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 |
| Belgium | 10,604,363 |
| United States | 7,869,976 |
| Spain | 6,452,081 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,409,255 | 4,338,808 | -6,070,447 |
| Norway | 7,623,226 | 4,355,782 | -3,267,444 |
| Belgium | 6,011,908 | 4,592,455 | -1,419,453 |
| United States | 481,632 | 7,388,344 | +6,906,712 |
| Spain | 762,654 | 5,689,427 | +4,926,773 |
| Sweden | 2,741,110 | 2,656,533 | -84,577 |
| Netherlands | 2,624,276 | 1,631,962 | -992,314 |
| Germany | 483,527 | 504,694 | +21,167 |
| France | 483,052 | 295,381 | -187,671 |
| Ireland | 362,360 | 260,340 | -102,020 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,359,840 |
| South Korea | 14,751,183 |
| Norway | 11,979,008 |
| Spain | 6,059,321 |
| Sweden | 5,401,773 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,859,669 | 11,500,171 | +4,640,502 |
| South Korea | 10,409,255 | 4,341,928 | -6,067,327 |
| Norway | 7,623,226 | 4,355,782 | -3,267,444 |
| Spain | 761,698 | 5,297,623 | +4,535,925 |
| Sweden | 2,745,240 | 2,656,533 | -88,707 |
| Belgium | 2,461,132 | 2,157,379 | -303,753 |
| Germany | 593,005 | 586,288 | -6,717 |
| United Kingdom | 234,182 | 716,746 | +482,564 |
| France | 169,622 | 144,463 | -25,159 |
| China | 118,920 | 10,469 | -108,451 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,870,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,615,110 |
| Air transport | 11,803,990 |
| Other | 419,302 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,566,054 | 18,304,720 | -261,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,007,734 | 4,607,376 | -6,400,358 |
| Air transport | 2,815,809 | 8,988,181 | +6,172,372 |
| Other | 181,920 | 237,382 | +55,462 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,827,449 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,979,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,365,355 |
| Dover | 9,141,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,740,952 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,488,641 | 4,338,808 | -6,149,833 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,623,226 | 4,355,782 | -3,267,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,982,234 | 8,383,121 | +6,400,887 |
| Dover | 3,616,253 | 5,524,907 | +1,908,654 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,476,368 | 4,264,584 | +788,216 |
| Harwich | 2,479,120 | 2,374,816 | -104,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 591,821 | 331,675 | -260,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 530,949 | 210,729 | -320,220 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 681,037 | +681,037 |
| Killingholme | 507,933 | 26,380 | -481,553 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Scientific research and development | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALCON EYE CARE UK LIMITED | 59 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 50 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 45 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| KERR U.K. LIMITED | 34 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 33 |
| HOLLISTER LIMITED | 30 |
| MEDTRONIC LIMITED | 28 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 24,971,007 |
| France | 22,654,176 |
| Turkey | 4,200,713 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,707,824 |
| Switzerland | 3,146,679 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 13,850,674 | 11,120,333 | -2,730,341 |
| France | 12,351,009 | 10,303,167 | -2,047,842 |
| Turkey | 1,983,340 | 2,217,373 | +234,033 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,624,701 | 83,123 | -3,541,578 |
| Switzerland | 315,386 | 2,831,293 | +2,515,907 |
| Argentina | 2,676,308 | 0 | -2,676,308 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 2,252,671 | +2,252,671 |
| Belgium | 134,123 | 605,983 | +471,860 |
| Norway | 509,239 | 0 | -509,239 |
| Ireland | 97,130 | 126,431 | +29,301 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 599,958 |
| XU | 8,128 |
| Japan | 2,112 |
| China | 443 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 599,958 | +599,958 |
| XU | 2,959 | 5,169 | +2,210 |
| Japan | 1,384 | 728 | -656 |
| China | 207 | 236 | +29 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,736,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,904,408 |
| Air transport | 6,900,589 |
| Other | 610,641 |
| Road transport | 1,067 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,013,911 | 15,722,941 | +709,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,300,089 | 13,604,319 | -695,770 |
| Air transport | 6,826,948 | 73,641 | -6,753,307 |
| Other | 4,550 | 606,091 | +601,541 |
| Road transport | 1,067 | 0 | -1,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,928,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,476,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,802,976 |
| Southampton | 791,917 |
| 000 | 610,641 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,592,337 | 15,336,340 | +744,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,679,151 | 12,797,432 | -881,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,755,489 | 47,487 | -6,708,002 |
| Southampton | 1,991 | 789,926 | +787,935 |
| 000 | 4,550 | 606,091 | +601,541 |
| Middlesbrough | 560,848 | 0 | -560,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 263,777 | 265,290 | +1,513 |
| Holyhead | 47,754 | 86,062 | +38,308 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 109,708 | 0 | -109,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,345 | 0 | -45,345 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249964
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemical intermediates used in industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing