Import/export HS code 27079980: Phenols
Chemical compounds used in making plastics, medicines, and other products
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 602,521 |
| United States | 498,219 |
| Czechia | 56,776 |
| South Africa | 42,144 |
| India | 8,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 335,555 | 266,966 | -68,589 |
| United States | 213,181 | 285,038 | +71,857 |
| Czechia | 0 | 56,776 | +56,776 |
| South Africa | 42,144 | 0 | -42,144 |
| India | 8,808 | 0 | -8,808 |
| China | 3,874 | 0 | -3,874 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 602,521 |
| United States | 540,363 |
| Czechia | 56,776 |
| India | 8,808 |
| China | 3,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 335,555 | 266,966 | -68,589 |
| United States | 255,325 | 285,038 | +29,713 |
| Czechia | 0 | 56,776 | +56,776 |
| India | 8,808 | 0 | -8,808 |
| China | 3,874 | 0 | -3,874 |
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 | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,036,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,516 |
| Air transport | 3,874 |
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) | 590,880 | 446,072 | -144,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,808 | 162,708 | +153,900 |
| Air transport | 3,874 | 0 | -3,874 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 613,668 |
| Hull | 470,757 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,996 |
| Dover | 14,239 |
| Felixstowe | 8,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 282,097 | 331,571 | +49,474 |
| Hull | 229,444 | 241,313 | +11,869 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,100 | 35,896 | -29,204 |
| Dover | 14,239 | 0 | -14,239 |
| Felixstowe | 8,808 | 0 | -8,808 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,874 | 0 | -3,874 |
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
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 20 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
| BITREZ LIMITED | 5 |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| THE OXFORD HEALTH COMPANY LTD | 1 |
| KEYSER & MACKAY UK LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 30,106 |
| Netherlands | 10,680 |
| Germany | 6,391 |
| Singapore | 1,482 |
| Ireland | 1,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 30,106 | 0 | -30,106 |
| Netherlands | 3,372 | 7,308 | +3,936 |
| Germany | 6,391 | 0 | -6,391 |
| Singapore | 1,482 | 0 | -1,482 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,033 | +1,033 |
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) | 48,210 |
| Air transport | 1,482 |
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) | 39,869 | 8,341 | -31,528 |
| Air transport | 1,482 | 0 | -1,482 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,680 |
| Hull | 6,391 |
| ZLC | 1,482 |
| Holyhead | 1,033 |
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 | 30,106 | 0 | -30,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,372 | 7,308 | +3,936 |
| Hull | 6,391 | 0 | -6,391 |
| ZLC | 1,482 | 0 | -1,482 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,033 | +1,033 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27079980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds used in making plastics, medicines, and other products