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 | 6,719,565 |
| Germany | 3,179,997 |
| Netherlands | 966,713 |
| Belgium | 272,633 |
| France | 177,495 |
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 | 3,517,898 | 3,201,667 | -316,231 |
| Germany | 1,698,621 | 1,481,376 | -217,245 |
| Netherlands | 468,074 | 498,639 | +30,565 |
| Belgium | 180,997 | 91,636 | -89,361 |
| France | 108,550 | 68,945 | -39,605 |
| United States | 22,274 | 12,296 | -9,978 |
| Ireland | 31,677 | 2,574 | -29,103 |
| 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 | 6,046,550 |
| Germany | 4,655,616 |
| Netherlands | 273,063 |
| France | 231,964 |
| United States | 138,835 |
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 | 2,844,883 | 3,201,667 | +356,784 |
| Germany | 2,865,199 | 1,790,417 | -1,074,782 |
| Netherlands | 94,667 | 178,396 | +83,729 |
| France | 103,508 | 128,456 | +24,948 |
| United States | 83,228 | 55,607 | -27,621 |
| United Kingdom | 27,623 | 0 | -27,623 |
| 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 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 9,782,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,609,665 |
| 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) | 4,866,689 | 4,915,660 | +48,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,181,601 | 428,064 | -753,537 |
| 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 | 8,925,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 835,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 716,199 |
| London | 375,245 |
| Dover | 320,681 |
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 | 4,371,214 | 4,554,540 | +183,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 485,400 | 350,178 | -135,222 |
| Eurotunnel | 695,744 | 20,455 | -675,289 |
| London | 209,213 | 166,032 | -43,181 |
| Dover | 121,507 | 199,174 | +77,667 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 90,825 | 0 | -90,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,623 | 0 | -27,623 |
| Felixstowe | 15,737 | 8,455 | -7,282 |
| Hull | 0 | 23,572 | +23,572 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,493 | 0 | -18,493 |
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 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 4,536,694 |
| Belgium | 270,692 |
| Angola | 240,998 |
| Azerbaijan | 200,576 |
| Netherlands | 132,211 |
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 | 2,569,452 | 1,967,242 | -602,210 |
| Belgium | 112,786 | 157,906 | +45,120 |
| Angola | 26,896 | 214,102 | +187,206 |
| Azerbaijan | 200,576 | 0 | -200,576 |
| Netherlands | 86,562 | 45,649 | -40,913 |
| Iraq | 19,150 | 82,723 | +63,573 |
| United Arab Emirates | 53,600 | 9,903 | -43,697 |
| Singapore | 32,026 | 27,478 | -4,548 |
| Viet Nam | 18,899 | 18,830 | -69 |
| 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 | 49,880 |
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 | 21,175 | 28,705 | +7,530 |
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) | 5,063,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 676,350 |
| Other | 92,353 |
| Air transport | 46,243 |
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) | 2,855,152 | 2,208,115 | -647,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 309,220 | 367,130 | +57,910 |
| Other | 49,812 | 42,541 | -7,271 |
| Air transport | 18,342 | 27,901 | +9,559 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,349,419 |
| Felixstowe | 473,362 |
| Hull | 187,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,584 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,307 |
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 | 2,429,329 | 1,920,090 | -509,239 |
| Felixstowe | 251,108 | 222,254 | -28,854 |
| Hull | 0 | 187,206 | +187,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,203 | 89,381 | -6,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,145 | 40,162 | -84,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,750 | 54,617 | -44,133 |
| 000 | 49,812 | 42,541 | -7,271 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 74,254 | 0 | -74,254 |
| Heysham | 54,472 | 0 | -54,472 |
| ZLC | 36,997 | 10,878 | -26,119 |
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