Import/export HS code 284169: Other
Other chemical compounds not specified elsewhere in this category
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 322,143 |
| Germany | 183,124 |
| Spain | 30,421 |
| United States | 25,854 |
| Belgium | 25,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 163,497 | 158,646 | -4,851 |
| Germany | 6,912 | 176,212 | +169,300 |
| Spain | 0 | 30,421 | +30,421 |
| United States | 6,784 | 19,070 | +12,286 |
| Belgium | 25,262 | 0 | -25,262 |
| Netherlands | 5,288 | 5,059 | -229 |
| China | 1,736 | 0 | -1,736 |
| Ireland | 0 | 95 | +95 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 322,143 |
| Germany | 168,437 |
| United States | 81,537 |
| China | 26,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 163,497 | 158,646 | -4,851 |
| Germany | 5,485 | 162,952 | +157,467 |
| United States | 32,046 | 49,491 | +17,445 |
| China | 8,451 | 18,319 | +9,868 |
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 | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 426,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,957 |
| Air transport | 39,114 |
| Other | 95 |
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) | 69,738 | 357,078 | +287,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,957 | 0 | -132,957 |
| Air transport | 6,784 | 32,330 | +25,546 |
| Other | 0 | 95 | +95 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 195,981 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,369 |
| London | 139,012 |
| Felixstowe | 30,421 |
| Killingholme | 25,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 32,276 | 163,705 | +131,429 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 157,369 | +157,369 |
| London | 139,012 | 0 | -139,012 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 30,421 | +30,421 |
| Killingholme | 25,262 | 0 | -25,262 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,777 | 19,070 | +17,293 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 13,260 | +13,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,399 | 3,620 | +221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,007 | 0 | -5,007 |
| Hull | 1,010 | 1,963 | +953 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 33,913 |
| Switzerland | 12,952 |
| Ireland | 12,719 |
| Finland | 12,234 |
| United States | 4,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,520 | 31,393 | +28,873 |
| Switzerland | 5,651 | 7,301 | +1,650 |
| Ireland | 7,510 | 5,209 | -2,301 |
| Finland | 0 | 12,234 | +12,234 |
| United States | 1,487 | 2,757 | +1,270 |
| Turkey | 2,181 | 0 | -2,181 |
| Netherlands | 1,720 | 0 | -1,720 |
| Kenya | 1,339 | 0 | -1,339 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,119 | +1,119 |
| Germany | 0 | 998 | +998 |
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) | 33,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,689 |
| Air transport | 17,817 |
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) | 2,520 | 31,393 | +28,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,062 | 14,627 | -2,435 |
| Air transport | 2,826 | 14,991 | +12,165 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 28,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,664 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 28,873 | +28,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,487 | 14,991 | +13,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,244 | 8,420 | +2,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,510 | 5,209 | -2,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,520 | 2,520 | +0 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,720 | 998 | -722 |
| Dover | 1,588 | 0 | -1,588 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,339 | 0 | -1,339 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284169
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical compounds not specified elsewhere in this category