Import/export HS code 290230: Toluene
A solvent used in paints, coatings, and as a raw material for making other chemicals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,788,249 |
| Germany | 3,183,661 |
| Netherlands | 789,732 |
| Belgium | 290,479 |
| France | 183,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,022,070 | 2,766,179 | -1,255,891 |
| Germany | 1,612,795 | 1,570,866 | -41,929 |
| Netherlands | 448,935 | 340,797 | -108,138 |
| Belgium | 202,246 | 88,233 | -114,013 |
| France | 109,923 | 73,666 | -36,257 |
| Ireland | 37,930 | 0 | -37,930 |
| United States | 22,274 | 12,296 | -9,978 |
| Denmark | 24,848 | 0 | -24,848 |
| India | 18,493 | 0 | -18,493 |
| Switzerland | 9,007 | 917 | -8,090 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,115,234 |
| Germany | 4,543,187 |
| France | 234,655 |
| Netherlands | 212,175 |
| United States | 157,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,349,055 | 2,766,179 | -582,876 |
| Germany | 2,760,234 | 1,782,953 | -977,281 |
| France | 104,881 | 129,774 | +24,893 |
| Netherlands | 94,667 | 117,508 | +22,841 |
| United States | 104,477 | 53,033 | -51,444 |
| United Kingdom | 33,876 | 0 | -33,876 |
| Sweden | 24,848 | 0 | -24,848 |
| India | 18,493 | 0 | -18,493 |
| Switzerland | 9,007 | 0 | -9,007 |
| Austria | 3,130 | 2,440 | -690 |
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 | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 9,732,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,582,022 |
| Air transport | 43,429 |
| Other | 4,054 |
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) | 5,299,868 | 4,433,110 | -866,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,176,504 | 405,518 | -770,986 |
| Air transport | 28,095 | 15,334 | -12,761 |
| Other | 4,054 | 0 | -4,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 8,901,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 832,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 721,777 |
| London | 335,911 |
| Dover | 321,963 |
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 | 4,814,974 | 4,086,993 | -727,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 455,680 | 376,514 | -79,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 699,730 | 22,047 | -677,683 |
| London | 210,130 | 125,781 | -84,349 |
| Dover | 122,880 | 199,083 | +76,203 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 90,825 | 0 | -90,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,623 | 0 | -27,623 |
| Felixstowe | 15,737 | 6,892 | -8,845 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,493 | 0 | -18,493 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 17,424 | +17,424 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 43 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 36 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 34 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 14 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 11 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 10 |
| SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 9 |
| SGS UNITED KINGDOM LTD | 9 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,658,832 |
| Belgium | 263,875 |
| Angola | 208,980 |
| Azerbaijan | 200,576 |
| Netherlands | 142,131 |
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 | 2,756,137 | 1,902,695 | -853,442 |
| Belgium | 97,150 | 166,725 | +69,575 |
| Angola | 26,896 | 182,084 | +155,188 |
| Azerbaijan | 200,576 | 0 | -200,576 |
| Netherlands | 102,049 | 40,082 | -61,967 |
| Iraq | 32,691 | 82,723 | +50,032 |
| Singapore | 37,427 | 30,370 | -7,057 |
| United Arab Emirates | 53,600 | 9,903 | -43,697 |
| Viet Nam | 25,325 | 18,830 | -6,495 |
| United States | 17,284 | 14,295 | -2,989 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 52,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 24,156 | 28,141 | +3,985 |
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) | 5,164,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 690,622 |
| Other | 99,128 |
| Air transport | 44,161 |
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) | 3,046,775 | 2,117,513 | -929,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,966 | 375,656 | +60,690 |
| Other | 56,534 | 42,594 | -13,940 |
| Air transport | 17,412 | 26,749 | +9,337 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,465,814 |
| Felixstowe | 491,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 178,848 |
| Hull | 155,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,609,292 | 1,856,522 | -752,770 |
| Felixstowe | 257,877 | 233,307 | -24,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,988 | 89,381 | -8,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,954 | 41,894 | -95,060 |
| Hull | 0 | 155,188 | +155,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,168 | 57,199 | -38,969 |
| 000 | 56,534 | 42,594 | -13,940 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 74,254 | 0 | -74,254 |
| Heysham | 54,472 | 0 | -54,472 |
| ZLC | 36,997 | 9,828 | -27,169 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent used in paints, coatings, and as a raw material for making other chemicals