Import/export HS code 270730: Xylene (Xylol)
A liquid used in making plastics, paints, and chemicals. Often found in mixtures of similar substances
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 29,893,495 |
| Netherlands | 18,822,733 |
| Germany | 11,076,944 |
| United States | 51,355 |
| Poland | 30,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,264,765 | 24,628,730 | +19,363,965 |
| Netherlands | 9,555,467 | 9,267,266 | -288,201 |
| Germany | 5,052,627 | 6,024,317 | +971,690 |
| United States | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Poland | 30,030 | 0 | -30,030 |
| France | 12,267 | 7,896 | -4,371 |
| Ireland | 4,037 | 11,973 | +7,936 |
| Portugal | 8,746 | 0 | -8,746 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,087 | +3,087 |
| Denmark | 0 | 877 | +877 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 42,574,871 |
| Germany | 11,711,633 |
| Netherlands | 5,523,669 |
| United States | 51,355 |
| Poland | 30,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,245,620 | 28,329,251 | +14,083,631 |
| Germany | 5,429,201 | 6,282,432 | +853,231 |
| Netherlands | 208,146 | 5,315,523 | +5,107,377 |
| United States | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Poland | 30,030 | 0 | -30,030 |
| Ireland | 4,037 | 11,973 | +7,936 |
| Portugal | 8,746 | 877 | -7,869 |
| Switzerland | 2,159 | 4,090 | +1,931 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,896,722 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 972,276 |
| Air transport | 51,355 |
| Road transport | 3,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,295,443 | 39,601,279 | +20,305,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 632,496 | 339,780 | -292,716 |
| Air transport | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,087 | +3,087 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,426,581 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,431,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 853,324 |
| London | 60,543 |
| Prestwick Airport | 49,478 |
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 | 4,816,569 | 28,610,012 | +23,793,443 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,473,245 | 10,958,709 | -3,514,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 526,774 | 326,550 | -200,224 |
| London | 39,891 | 20,652 | -19,239 |
| Prestwick Airport | 49,478 | 0 | -49,478 |
| Dover | 29,376 | 10,826 | -18,550 |
| Harwich | 30,030 | 2,337 | -27,693 |
| Holyhead | 4,037 | 11,973 | +7,936 |
| Purfleet | 4,640 | 0 | -4,640 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,087 | +3,087 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 32 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 11 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 9 |
| HEMPEL UK LTD. | 8 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 3 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 234,302 |
| Norway | 104,515 |
| Ireland | 75,515 |
| Sweden | 61,160 |
| Poland | 31,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 135,111 | 99,191 | -35,920 |
| Norway | 64,321 | 40,194 | -24,127 |
| Ireland | 36,471 | 39,044 | +2,573 |
| Sweden | 38,687 | 22,473 | -16,214 |
| Poland | 19,303 | 12,278 | -7,025 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 5,896 | 19,456 | +13,560 |
| Nigeria | 1,363 | 22,511 | +21,148 |
| Jordan | 0 | 20,972 | +20,972 |
| Spain | 7,836 | 9,770 | +1,934 |
| Ghana | 8,725 | 6,702 | -2,023 |
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) | 384,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,406 |
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) | 197,501 | 186,546 | -10,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,132 | 118,274 | -6,858 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 383,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,787 |
| Holyhead | 43,808 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 228,413 | 155,078 | -73,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,921 | 25,922 | -3,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,490 | 36,297 | +26,807 |
| Holyhead | 15,684 | 28,124 | +12,440 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,787 | 10,920 | -9,867 |
| London | 10,088 | 19,587 | +9,499 |
| Tyne | 0 | 20,972 | +20,972 |
| Harwich | 7,301 | 5,296 | -2,005 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,224 | +1,224 |
Quick facts
HS code: 270730
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A liquid used in making plastics, paints, and chemicals. Often found in mixtures of similar substances