Import/export HS code 290129: Various Acyclic Hydrocarbons
Other carbon-based chemicals without rings, used in various industrial applications like fuel production and chemical synthesis
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 22,681,717 |
| Germany | 13,848,809 |
| United States | 8,683,028 |
| Netherlands | 4,118,346 |
| Ireland | 2,632,893 |
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 | 14,952,700 | 7,729,017 | -7,223,683 |
| Germany | 8,621,840 | 5,226,969 | -3,394,871 |
| United States | 5,896,699 | 2,786,329 | -3,110,370 |
| Netherlands | 2,307,723 | 1,810,623 | -497,100 |
| Ireland | 564,133 | 2,068,760 | +1,504,627 |
| China | 275,933 | 2,263,464 | +1,987,531 |
| Italy | 57,770 | 2,216,940 | +2,159,170 |
| Japan | 516,746 | 452,571 | -64,175 |
| Spain | 217,347 | 85,983 | -131,364 |
| Greece | 275,194 | 0 | -275,194 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,321,638 |
| Belgium | 14,818,371 |
| Germany | 14,790,235 |
| China | 2,634,061 |
| Ireland | 2,582,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,219,554 | 4,102,084 | -7,117,470 |
| Belgium | 8,638,984 | 6,179,387 | -2,459,597 |
| Germany | 8,349,098 | 6,441,137 | -1,907,961 |
| China | 353,899 | 2,280,162 | +1,926,263 |
| Ireland | 537,010 | 2,045,037 | +1,508,027 |
| Netherlands | 1,081,086 | 981,282 | -99,804 |
| Qatar | 877,701 | 551,847 | -325,854 |
| Saudi Arabia | 911,201 | 443,772 | -467,429 |
| Japan | 516,746 | 554,354 | +37,608 |
| Spain | 200,638 | 127,609 | -73,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +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) | 49,275,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,437,941 |
| Other | 1,736,647 |
| Air transport | 707,577 |
| Road transport | 4,664 |
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) | 29,371,998 | 19,903,281 | -9,468,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,468,267 | 3,969,674 | +501,407 |
| Other | 713,361 | 1,023,286 | +309,925 |
| Air transport | 386,726 | 320,851 | -65,875 |
| Road transport | 4,664 | 0 | -4,664 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 20,435,996 |
| London | 13,002,915 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,386,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,163,790 |
| Felixstowe | 3,694,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,371,638 | 7,064,358 | -6,307,280 |
| London | 7,491,244 | 5,511,671 | -1,979,573 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,885,852 | 3,500,639 | -4,385,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,848,290 | 2,315,500 | +467,210 |
| Felixstowe | 579,767 | 3,114,366 | +2,534,599 |
| Holyhead | 2,569 | 2,045,469 | +2,042,900 |
| 000 | 713,361 | 1,023,286 | +309,925 |
| Liverpool Docks | 545,584 | 67,773 | -477,811 |
| Dover | 211,680 | 199,198 | -12,482 |
| Killingholme | 348,799 | 0 | -348,799 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 65 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 57 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ENERGAS LIMITED | 48 |
| S I GROUP - UK, LTD | 45 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| PELI BIOTHERMAL LIMITED | 38 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 36 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,301,681 |
| Germany | 917,492 |
| France | 643,958 |
| United States | 473,721 |
| Netherlands | 401,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 738,703 | 562,978 | -175,725 |
| Germany | 723,507 | 193,985 | -529,522 |
| France | 498,846 | 145,112 | -353,734 |
| United States | 336,090 | 137,631 | -198,459 |
| Netherlands | 311,212 | 90,001 | -221,211 |
| Saudi Arabia | 384,454 | 915 | -383,539 |
| India | 215,523 | 79,591 | -135,932 |
| Belgium | 221,988 | 56,944 | -165,044 |
| Sweden | 257,125 | 0 | -257,125 |
| Ethiopia | 93,470 | 122,230 | +28,760 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 33 |
| XI | 15 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 33 | 0 | -33 |
| XI | 8 | 7 | -1 |
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) | 3,822,353 |
| Air transport | 1,925,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,658,941 |
| Other | 48 |
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) | 2,525,621 | 1,296,732 | -1,228,889 |
| Air transport | 1,574,513 | 350,976 | -1,223,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,119,658 | 539,283 | -580,375 |
| Other | 41 | 7 | -34 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,732,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,146,918 |
| East Midlands Airport | 866,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 766,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 726,243 |
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 | 1,352,270 | 380,106 | -972,164 |
| Liverpool Docks | 689,008 | 457,910 | -231,098 |
| East Midlands Airport | 837,844 | 28,988 | -808,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 520,969 | 245,476 | -275,493 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 547,033 | 179,210 | -367,823 |
| Southampton | 310,521 | 78,058 | -232,463 |
| Hull | 108,268 | 181,578 | +73,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 214,365 | 39,894 | -174,471 |
| Felixstowe | 103,849 | 126,093 | +22,244 |
| Dover | 95,389 | 115,830 | +20,441 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other carbon-based chemicals without rings, used in various industrial applications like fuel production and chemical synthesis