Import/export HS code 290260: Ethylbenzene
A compound used to produce styrene, which is essential for making plastics and synthetic rubber
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 865,067 |
| Belgium | 43,928 |
| France | 37,417 |
| China | 6,463 |
| Netherlands | 6,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 468,909 | 396,158 | -72,751 |
| Belgium | 26,689 | 17,239 | -9,450 |
| France | 37,417 | 0 | -37,417 |
| China | 3,261 | 3,202 | -59 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,313 | +6,313 |
| United States | 3,619 | 0 | -3,619 |
| Switzerland | 936 | 0 | -936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 905,933 |
| France | 37,417 |
| United States | 8,727 |
| China | 6,463 |
| Belgium | 5,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 491,331 | 414,602 | -76,729 |
| France | 37,417 | 0 | -37,417 |
| United States | 3,619 | 5,108 | +1,489 |
| China | 3,261 | 3,202 | -59 |
| Belgium | 5,203 | 0 | -5,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 815,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,862 |
| Air transport | 8,153 |
| Road transport | 936 |
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) | 439,498 | 376,294 | -63,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,534 | 44,328 | -50,206 |
| Air transport | 5,863 | 2,290 | -3,573 |
| Road transport | 936 | 0 | -936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 321,692 |
| Middlesbrough | 282,840 |
| Hull | 254,175 |
| Portsmouth | 37,417 |
| Killingholme | 31,801 |
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 | 77,649 | 244,043 | +166,394 |
| Middlesbrough | 177,931 | 104,909 | -73,022 |
| Hull | 208,312 | 45,863 | -162,449 |
| Portsmouth | 37,417 | 0 | -37,417 |
| Killingholme | 22,693 | 9,108 | -13,585 |
| Felixstowe | 3,261 | 7,184 | +3,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,863 | 2,290 | -3,573 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,313 | +6,313 |
| Purfleet | 3,996 | 0 | -3,996 |
| London | 0 | 3,202 | +3,202 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 104,079,913 |
| Norway | 43,859 |
| Belgium | 7,105 |
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 | 56,908,591 | 47,171,322 | -9,737,269 |
| Norway | 0 | 43,859 | +43,859 |
| Belgium | 4,039 | 3,066 | -973 |
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) | 104,077,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,791 |
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) | 56,905,764 | 47,171,322 | -9,734,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,866 | 46,925 | +40,059 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 104,077,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,859 |
| Felixstowe | 9,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 56,905,764 | 47,171,322 | -9,734,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 43,859 | +43,859 |
| Felixstowe | 6,866 | 3,066 | -3,800 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290260
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A compound used to produce styrene, which is essential for making plastics and synthetic rubber