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 | 94,624,537 |
| Germany | 33,613,653 |
| Belgium | 30,100,112 |
| 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 | 53,785,134 | 40,839,403 | -12,945,731 |
| Germany | 18,801,032 | 14,812,621 | -3,988,411 |
| Belgium | 10,427,529 | 19,672,583 | +9,245,054 |
| Israel | 12,151,984 | 0 | -12,151,984 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| United States | 2,693,198 | 0 | -2,693,198 |
| France | 642,140 | 434,756 | -207,384 |
| Switzerland | 2,535 | 42,608 | +40,073 |
| India | 4,219 | 0 | -4,219 |
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 | 103,822,655 |
| Germany | 31,323,718 |
| Belgium | 20,145,450 |
| Israel | 13,745,024 |
| United States | 5,236,079 |
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 | 46,527,518 | 57,295,137 | +10,767,619 |
| Germany | 17,064,982 | 14,258,736 | -2,806,246 |
| Belgium | 15,920,574 | 4,224,876 | -11,695,698 |
| Israel | 13,745,024 | 0 | -13,745,024 |
| United States | 5,232,787 | 3,292 | -5,229,495 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| India | 12,084 | 10,409 | -1,675 |
| China | 4,802 | 9,521 | +4,719 |
| 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 | 0 | -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) | 127,917,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,963,962 |
| Air transport | 18,027 |
| 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) | 102,147,190 | 25,770,428 | -76,376,762 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 746,870 | 53,217,092 | +52,470,222 |
| Air transport | 7,649 | 10,378 | +2,729 |
| 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 | 180,361,422 |
| Dover | 1,493,464 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,808 |
| ZLC | 4,970 |
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 | 102,147,190 | 78,214,232 | -23,932,958 |
| Dover | 721,681 | 771,783 | +50,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,795 | 1,505 | -22,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,430 | 10,378 | +6,948 |
| ZLC | 2,535 | 2,435 | -100 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,219 | 0 | -4,219 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 187,301,371 |
| France | 66,289,494 |
| 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 | 114,063,932 | 73,237,439 | -40,826,493 |
| France | 37,493,572 | 28,795,922 | -8,697,650 |
| Portugal | 13,674,128 | 8,716,793 | -4,957,335 |
| Belgium | 2,330,552 | 2,334,469 | +3,917 |
| Italy | 3,950 | 3,821 | -129 |
| Guyana | 2,400 | 4,903 | +2,503 |
| Germany | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| 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) | 280,656,424 |
| 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) | 167,566,898 | 113,089,526 | -54,477,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,950 | 3,821 | -129 |
| 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 | 139,512,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,641,932 |
| Ellesmere Port | 24,492,781 |
| 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 | 75,770,245 | 63,741,849 | -12,028,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,758,107 | 43,883,825 | -28,874,282 |
| Ellesmere Port | 19,033,832 | 5,458,949 | -13,574,883 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,950 | 3,821 | -129 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,400 | 4,903 | +2,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| 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