Import/export HS code 290241: o-Xylene
A type of xylene used in making plastics, dyes, and solvents
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 340,110 |
| Germany | 17,870 |
| Netherlands | 17,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 145,486 | 194,624 | +49,138 |
| Germany | 10,509 | 7,361 | -3,148 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,712 | +17,712 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 340,110 |
| Germany | 17,870 |
| Netherlands | 17,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 145,486 | 194,624 | +49,138 |
| Germany | 10,509 | 7,361 | -3,148 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,712 | +17,712 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 357,822 |
| Air transport | 10,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,927 |
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) | 145,486 | 212,336 | +66,850 |
| Air transport | 9,600 | 1,343 | -8,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 909 | 6,018 | +5,109 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 290,993 |
| Middlesbrough | 67,898 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,943 |
| Dover | 3,883 |
| Felixstowe | 1,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 102,387 | 188,606 | +86,219 |
| Middlesbrough | 43,099 | 24,799 | -18,300 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,600 | 1,343 | -8,257 |
| Dover | 909 | 2,974 | +2,065 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,975 | +1,975 |
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
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 1 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| TOTALENERGIES MARKETING UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 36,712 |
| Belgium | 29,982 |
| South Korea | 19,007 |
| Germany | 13,730 |
| Mali | 1,380 |
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 | 22,833 | 13,879 | -8,954 |
| Belgium | 12,282 | 17,700 | +5,418 |
| South Korea | 6,906 | 12,101 | +5,195 |
| Germany | 3,481 | 10,249 | +6,768 |
| Mali | 1,380 | 0 | -1,380 |
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) | 66,694 |
| Air transport | 32,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,380 |
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) | 35,115 | 31,579 | -3,536 |
| Air transport | 10,387 | 22,350 | +11,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,380 | 0 | -1,380 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 57,036 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,737 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,578 |
| Killingholme | 3,080 |
| London | 1,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 34,111 | 22,925 | -11,186 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,387 | 22,350 | +11,963 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,004 | 5,574 | +4,570 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
| London | 1,380 | 0 | -1,380 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of xylene used in making plastics, dyes, and solvents