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 | 38,347,884 |
| Germany | 28,094,178 |
| France | 10,369,071 |
| Belgium | 2,805,152 |
| China | 1,738,671 |
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 | 5,289,848 | 33,058,036 | +27,768,188 |
| Germany | 16,379,283 | 11,714,895 | -4,664,388 |
| France | 8,748,457 | 1,620,614 | -7,127,843 |
| Belgium | 1,503,202 | 1,301,950 | -201,252 |
| China | 1,122,910 | 615,761 | -507,149 |
| Italy | 98,841 | 670,028 | +571,187 |
| India | 62,190 | 0 | -62,190 |
| Austria | 21,437 | 11,802 | -9,635 |
| Denmark | 12,781 | 19,251 | +6,470 |
| Ireland | 59 | 4 | -55 |
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 | 40,443,085 |
| Germany | 25,911,457 |
| France | 10,332,584 |
| Belgium | 2,796,045 |
| China | 1,741,150 |
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 | 5,117,262 | 35,325,823 | +30,208,561 |
| Germany | 16,436,023 | 9,475,434 | -6,960,589 |
| France | 8,717,730 | 1,614,854 | -7,102,876 |
| Belgium | 1,495,083 | 1,300,962 | -194,121 |
| China | 1,125,389 | 615,761 | -509,628 |
| Italy | 98,841 | 670,028 | +571,187 |
| United Kingdom | 158,050 | 0 | -158,050 |
| India | 67,916 | 6,212 | -61,704 |
| United States | 21,365 | 988 | -20,377 |
| 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 81,290,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 917,330 |
| Air transport | 43,293 |
| 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) | 33,029,130 | 48,261,533 | +15,232,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,163 | 734,167 | +551,004 |
| Air transport | 26,656 | 16,637 | -10,019 |
| Other | 59 | 4 | -55 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 70,362,407 |
| Manchester | 9,402,090 |
| Felixstowe | 1,337,396 |
| London | 683,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,242 |
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 | 26,949,979 | 43,412,428 | +16,462,449 |
| Manchester | 5,117,262 | 4,284,828 | -832,434 |
| Felixstowe | 802,598 | 534,798 | -267,800 |
| London | 100,638 | 582,808 | +482,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,038 | 8,204 | -150,834 |
| Dover | 43,437 | 38,673 | -4,764 |
| Harwich | 12,258 | 60,715 | +48,457 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,723 | 20,281 | +2,558 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,437 | 11,802 | -9,635 |
| Purfleet | 4,703 | 27,659 | +22,956 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL LIMITED | 39 |
| PRAX LINDSEY OIL REFINERY LIMITED | 38 |
| ARCTIC HAYES LIMITED | 34 |
| MARK VITOW LIMITED | 28 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 9 |
| ITW LIMITED | 7 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 6 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| 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+ | 7 |
| 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 | 49,040,265 |
| Belgium | 24,125,985 |
| Poland | 2,325,362 |
| Ireland | 115,834 |
| 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 | 35,292,274 | 13,747,991 | -21,544,283 |
| Belgium | 13,937,292 | 10,188,693 | -3,748,599 |
| Poland | 2,325,362 | 0 | -2,325,362 |
| Ireland | 65,608 | 50,226 | -15,382 |
| 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) | 75,493,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,518 |
| 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) | 51,554,928 | 23,938,646 | -27,616,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,292 | 50,226 | -17,066 |
| 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 | 61,915,345 |
| Ellesmere Port | 13,576,267 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,645 |
| Holyhead | 29,401 |
| 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 | 42,215,393 | 19,699,952 | -22,515,441 |
| Ellesmere Port | 9,339,535 | 4,236,732 | -5,102,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,687 | 39,958 | -3,729 |
| Holyhead | 20,019 | 9,382 | -10,637 |
| 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 | 0 | 886 | +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