Import/export HS code 290219: Various cyclic hydrocarbons
Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not listed elsewhere, used in manufacturing and chemical processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 12,143,699 |
| Netherlands | 7,603,047 |
| Germany | 5,419,550 |
| Spain | 2,810,770 |
| Belgium | 2,682,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 150,221 | 11,993,478 | +11,843,257 |
| Netherlands | 4,372,040 | 3,231,007 | -1,141,033 |
| Germany | 2,853,184 | 2,566,366 | -286,818 |
| Spain | 1,733,139 | 1,077,631 | -655,508 |
| Belgium | 1,521,354 | 1,161,024 | -360,330 |
| China | 1,158,580 | 1,366,842 | +208,262 |
| Switzerland | 887,783 | 1,516,677 | +628,894 |
| United States | 671,218 | 1,178,452 | +507,234 |
| South Korea | 382,893 | 850,814 | +467,921 |
| France | 540,456 | 546,550 | +6,094 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 12,088,969 |
| Germany | 8,035,653 |
| China | 7,552,190 |
| South Korea | 2,935,332 |
| Spain | 2,723,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 74,943 | 12,014,026 | +11,939,083 |
| Germany | 4,022,364 | 4,013,289 | -9,075 |
| China | 3,718,534 | 3,833,656 | +115,122 |
| South Korea | 1,366,763 | 1,568,569 | +201,806 |
| Spain | 1,606,051 | 1,117,374 | -488,677 |
| Netherlands | 1,855,934 | 624,208 | -1,231,726 |
| United States | 803,032 | 1,208,775 | +405,743 |
| France | 386,270 | 330,091 | -56,179 |
| Brazil | 385,946 | 77,049 | -308,897 |
| Belgium | 5,916 | 336,246 | +330,330 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 30,841,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,138,594 |
| Air transport | 2,921,249 |
| Other | 437,015 |
| Road transport | 5,618 |
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) | 10,631,641 | 20,209,995 | +9,578,354 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,224,499 | 2,914,095 | -310,404 |
| Air transport | 559,360 | 2,361,889 | +1,802,529 |
| Other | 279,795 | 157,220 | -122,575 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,618 | +5,618 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,063,284 |
| London | 7,064,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,743,936 |
| Felixstowe | 3,658,149 |
| Hull | 2,749,332 |
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 | 217,307 | 10,845,977 | +10,628,670 |
| London | 3,714,956 | 3,349,389 | -365,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,280,729 | 2,463,207 | +182,478 |
| Felixstowe | 2,355,727 | 1,302,422 | -1,053,305 |
| Hull | 1,406,178 | 1,343,154 | -63,024 |
| Dover | 996,804 | 1,204,346 | +207,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,685 | 2,030,085 | +1,872,400 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 429,043 | 1,029,819 | +600,776 |
| Liverpool Docks | 619,847 | 683,277 | +63,430 |
| Thamesport | 746,530 | 293,234 | -453,296 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 976,572 |
| Ireland | 690,654 |
| Germany | 553,498 |
| China | 336,965 |
| United States | 306,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 840,862 | 135,710 | -705,152 |
| Ireland | 199,601 | 491,053 | +291,452 |
| Germany | 180,884 | 372,614 | +191,730 |
| China | 142,480 | 194,485 | +52,005 |
| United States | 232,392 | 73,843 | -158,549 |
| Switzerland | 127,433 | 80,660 | -46,773 |
| Belgium | 71,773 | 113,861 | +42,088 |
| Brazil | 142,701 | 34,744 | -107,957 |
| Spain | 103,715 | 60,488 | -43,227 |
| Netherlands | 22,326 | 128,800 | +106,474 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,207 | 0 | -1,207 |
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) | 2,531,582 |
| Air transport | 1,549,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 759,242 |
| Other | 1,207 |
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) | 1,082,682 | 1,448,900 | +366,218 |
| Air transport | 1,131,221 | 418,403 | -712,818 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 406,612 | 352,630 | -53,982 |
| Other | 1,207 | 0 | -1,207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,481,646 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 987,469 |
| Liverpool Docks | 648,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 590,192 |
| London Stansted Airport | 269,106 |
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 | 842,281 | 639,365 | -202,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 844,276 | 143,193 | -701,083 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,478 | 464,465 | +279,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 303,686 | 286,506 | -17,180 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,039 | 144,067 | +19,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,073 | 162,863 | +144,790 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,329 | 20,280 | -74,049 |
| Felixstowe | 55,471 | 49,421 | -6,050 |
| ZLC | 27,608 | 65,127 | +37,519 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,469 | 30,163 | -8,306 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not listed elsewhere, used in manufacturing and chemical processes