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 | 91,837,703 |
| Belgium | 33,204,575 |
| Germany | 29,862,789 |
| Israel | 7,325,725 |
| 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 | 48,258,935 | 43,578,768 | -4,680,167 |
| Belgium | 6,376,697 | 26,827,878 | +20,451,181 |
| Germany | 16,116,495 | 13,746,294 | -2,370,201 |
| Israel | 7,325,725 | 0 | -7,325,725 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| United States | 2,693,198 | 5,518 | -2,687,680 |
| France | 556,752 | 397,183 | -159,569 |
| Switzerland | 2,535 | 42,608 | +40,073 |
| India | 4,219 | 1,148 | -3,071 |
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 | 115,570,261 |
| Germany | 27,572,854 |
| Belgium | 11,130,938 |
| Israel | 8,918,765 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 |
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 | 48,390,650 | 67,179,611 | +18,788,961 |
| Germany | 14,379,420 | 13,193,434 | -1,185,986 |
| Belgium | 6,933,449 | 4,197,489 | -2,735,960 |
| Israel | 8,918,765 | 0 | -8,918,765 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| United States | 2,694,361 | 8,810 | -2,685,551 |
| India | 12,084 | 11,557 | -527 |
| China | 5,827 | 8,496 | +2,669 |
| 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 104,589,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,909,842 |
| Air transport | 24,693 |
| Road transport | 4,970 |
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) | 85,039,128 | 19,550,155 | -65,488,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 680,692 | 68,229,150 | +67,548,458 |
| Air transport | 8,674 | 16,019 | +7,345 |
| Road transport | 2,535 | 2,435 | -100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 172,072,532 |
| Dover | 1,399,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,326 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,367 |
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 | 85,039,128 | 87,033,404 | +1,994,276 |
| Dover | 655,503 | 744,396 | +88,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,795 | 1,505 | -22,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,455 | 14,871 | +10,416 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,219 | 1,148 | -3,071 |
| ZLC | 2,535 | 2,435 | -100 |
| 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 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
1 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 166,417,255 |
| France | 62,481,928 |
| Portugal | 22,390,921 |
| Belgium | 4,665,021 |
| Italy | 7,771 |
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 | 111,598,817 | 54,818,438 | -56,780,379 |
| France | 30,462,065 | 32,019,863 | +1,557,798 |
| Portugal | 13,674,128 | 8,716,793 | -4,957,335 |
| Belgium | 4,665,021 | 0 | -4,665,021 |
| Italy | 4,847 | 2,924 | -1,923 |
| Guyana | 7,303 | 0 | -7,303 |
| Germany | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 900 | 0 | -900 |
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) | 255,963,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,771 |
| Air transport | 5,495 |
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) | 160,408,234 | 95,555,094 | -64,853,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,847 | 2,924 | -1,923 |
| Air transport | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 127,513,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,785,307 |
| Ellesmere Port | 20,655,860 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,771 |
| 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 | 78,154,469 | 49,359,489 | -28,794,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,048,651 | 40,736,656 | -26,311,995 |
| Ellesmere Port | 15,196,911 | 5,458,949 | -9,737,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,847 | 2,924 | -1,923 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,303 | 0 | -7,303 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 900 | 0 | -900 |
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