Import/export HS code 271114: Ethylene, propylene, butylene, and butadiene
Gases used in making plastics, synthetic rubber, and other chemicals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 43,210,485 |
| Germany | 26,936,350 |
| France | 8,677,854 |
| Belgium | 2,805,152 |
| China | 1,706,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,570,181 | 33,640,304 | +24,070,123 |
| Germany | 15,849,580 | 11,086,770 | -4,762,810 |
| France | 7,289,372 | 1,388,482 | -5,900,890 |
| Belgium | 1,504,190 | 1,300,962 | -203,228 |
| China | 1,051,199 | 655,741 | -395,458 |
| Italy | 283,557 | 717,270 | +433,713 |
| India | 62,190 | 0 | -62,190 |
| Denmark | 17,380 | 15,856 | -1,524 |
| Austria | 22,602 | 6,780 | -15,822 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,509 | +3,509 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 45,931,369 |
| Germany | 24,128,087 |
| France | 8,641,367 |
| Belgium | 2,796,045 |
| China | 1,709,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,172,894 | 35,758,475 | +25,585,581 |
| Germany | 15,139,241 | 8,988,846 | -6,150,395 |
| France | 7,258,645 | 1,382,722 | -5,875,923 |
| Belgium | 1,495,083 | 1,300,962 | -194,121 |
| China | 1,053,678 | 655,741 | -397,937 |
| Italy | 283,557 | 717,270 | +433,713 |
| United Kingdom | 158,050 | 0 | -158,050 |
| India | 69,955 | 9,383 | -60,572 |
| United States | 17,858 | 0 | -17,858 |
| Denmark | 1,290 | 2,275 | +985 |
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 | 3 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 83,250,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,171,948 |
| Air transport | 43,192 |
| Other | 63 |
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) | 35,255,310 | 47,995,475 | +12,740,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 365,517 | 806,431 | +440,914 |
| Air transport | 29,424 | 13,768 | -15,656 |
| Other | 59 | 4 | -55 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 72,306,942 |
| Manchester | 9,402,090 |
| Felixstowe | 1,351,811 |
| London | 858,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,452 |
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 | 24,889,307 | 47,417,635 | +22,528,328 |
| Manchester | 9,402,090 | 0 | -9,402,090 |
| Felixstowe | 804,622 | 547,189 | -257,433 |
| London | 224,639 | 633,842 | +409,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,038 | 13,414 | -145,624 |
| Dover | 43,437 | 61,512 | +18,075 |
| Purfleet | 4,703 | 84,582 | +79,879 |
| Harwich | 68,478 | 0 | -68,478 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,856 | 17,254 | -2,602 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,602 | 10,289 | -12,313 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL LIMITED | 43 |
| PRAX LINDSEY OIL REFINERY LIMITED | 38 |
| ARCTIC HAYES LIMITED | 37 |
| MARK VITOW LIMITED | 29 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 9 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 8 |
| ITW LIMITED | 7 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 3 |
| BOLLIN GROUP LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 51,404,171 |
| Belgium | 18,962,620 |
| Poland | 2,325,362 |
| Ireland | 119,860 |
| Belize | 1,962 |
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 | 27,600,211 | 23,803,960 | -3,796,251 |
| Belgium | 12,689,365 | 6,273,255 | -6,416,110 |
| Poland | 2,325,362 | 0 | -2,325,362 |
| Ireland | 65,027 | 54,833 | -10,194 |
| Belize | 0 | 1,962 | +1,962 |
| Romania | 1,774 | 0 | -1,774 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,694,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,544 |
| Air transport | 1,400 |
| Other | 90 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,614,938 | 30,079,177 | -12,535,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,711 | 54,833 | -11,878 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
| Other | 90 | 0 | -90 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 62,712,838 |
| Ellesmere Port | 9,979,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,479 |
| Holyhead | 29,593 |
| Southampton | 1,962 |
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 | 38,355,442 | 24,357,396 | -13,998,046 |
| Ellesmere Port | 4,259,496 | 5,719,819 | +1,460,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,687 | 43,792 | +105 |
| Holyhead | 18,552 | 11,041 | -7,511 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,962 | +1,962 |
| Milford | 1,812 | 0 | -1,812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,774 | 0 | -1,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
| Heysham | 886 | 0 | -886 |
| 000 | 90 | 0 | -90 |
Quick facts
HS code: 271114
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gases used in making plastics, synthetic rubber, and other chemicals