Import/export HS code 290220: Benzene
A basic chemical used to make plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and detergents
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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 | 92,807,130 |
| Germany | 32,180,487 |
| Belgium | 25,404,057 |
| Israel | 12,151,984 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 |
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 | 61,311,482 | 31,495,648 | -29,815,834 |
| Germany | 23,360,876 | 8,819,611 | -14,541,265 |
| Belgium | 17,037,539 | 8,366,518 | -8,671,021 |
| Israel | 12,151,984 | 0 | -12,151,984 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Spain | 3,208,063 | 0 | -3,208,063 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| United States | 2,693,198 | 0 | -2,693,198 |
| France | 671,400 | 292,659 | -378,741 |
| Switzerland | 2,535 | 41,432 | +38,897 |
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 | 87,579,849 |
| Germany | 33,065,159 |
| Belgium | 26,582,534 |
| Israel | 13,745,024 |
| United States | 8,450,413 |
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 | 50,610,414 | 36,969,435 | -13,640,979 |
| Germany | 25,055,391 | 8,009,768 | -17,045,623 |
| Belgium | 22,559,844 | 4,022,690 | -18,537,154 |
| Israel | 13,745,024 | 0 | -13,745,024 |
| United States | 8,450,413 | 0 | -8,450,413 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| India | 9,695 | 12,798 | +3,103 |
| China | 8,126 | 3,566 | -4,560 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,505 | +1,505 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 154,494,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,539,466 |
| Air transport | 14,265 |
| Road transport | 3,794 |
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) | 124,094,510 | 30,399,964 | -93,694,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 728,766 | 21,810,700 | +21,081,934 |
| Air transport | 9,569 | 4,696 | -4,873 |
| Road transport | 2,535 | 1,259 | -1,276 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 175,727,272 |
| Dover | 1,279,974 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,046 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 124,094,510 | 51,632,762 | -72,461,748 |
| Dover | 703,577 | 576,397 | -127,180 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,795 | 1,505 | -22,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,739 | 2,307 | -5,432 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,830 | 2,389 | +559 |
| ZLC | 2,535 | 1,259 | -1,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,394 | 0 | -1,394 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
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+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 201,068,498 |
| France | 56,890,175 |
| Portugal | 25,655,855 |
| Belgium | 8,766,011 |
| Italy | 8,306 |
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 | 115,734,785 | 85,333,713 | -30,401,072 |
| France | 41,498,069 | 15,392,106 | -26,105,963 |
| Portugal | 18,075,670 | 7,580,185 | -10,495,485 |
| Belgium | 4,100,990 | 4,665,021 | +564,031 |
| Italy | 5,600 | 2,706 | -2,894 |
| Guyana | 2,400 | 4,903 | +2,503 |
| Germany | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| Singapore | 4,050 | 0 | -4,050 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,314 | 0 | -2,314 |
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) | 292,390,156 |
| Air transport | 9,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,306 |
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) | 179,414,228 | 112,975,928 | -66,438,300 |
| Air transport | 9,545 | 0 | -9,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,600 | 2,706 | -2,894 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 153,279,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,608,537 |
| Ellesmere Port | 24,492,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,303 |
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 | 82,597,975 | 70,681,246 | -11,916,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,865,691 | 35,742,846 | -43,122,845 |
| Ellesmere Port | 17,945,848 | 6,546,933 | -11,398,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,600 | 2,706 | -2,894 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,400 | 4,903 | +2,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,050 | 0 | -4,050 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,314 | 0 | -2,314 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A basic chemical used to make plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and detergents