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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 769,104 |
| Belgium | 72,557 |
| 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 | 449,841 | 319,263 | -130,578 |
| Belgium | 63,449 | 9,108 | -54,341 |
| 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 | 801,839 |
| France | 74,177 |
| 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 | 472,263 | 329,576 | -142,687 |
| France | 74,177 | 0 | -74,177 |
| 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) | 757,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,678 |
| Air transport | 5,863 |
| 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) | 457,190 | 300,742 | -156,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,534 | 37,144 | -57,390 |
| Air transport | 5,863 | 0 | -5,863 |
| 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 |
| Hull | 231,195 |
| Middlesbrough | 211,200 |
| Portsmouth | 74,177 |
| 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 | 25,312 | 296,380 | +271,068 |
| Hull | 208,312 | 22,883 | -185,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 211,200 | 0 | -211,200 |
| Portsmouth | 74,177 | 0 | -74,177 |
| Killingholme | 22,693 | 9,108 | -13,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,313 | +6,313 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,863 | 0 | -5,863 |
| Purfleet | 3,996 | 0 | -3,996 |
| Felixstowe | 3,261 | 0 | -3,261 |
| 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 | 113,454,662 |
| Belgium | 4,039 |
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 | 66,592,018 | 46,862,644 | -19,729,374 |
| Belgium | 4,039 | 0 | -4,039 |
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) | 113,451,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,866 |
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) | 66,590,369 | 46,861,466 | -19,728,903 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,688 | 1,178 | -4,510 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 113,451,835 |
| Felixstowe | 6,866 |
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 | 66,590,369 | 46,861,466 | -19,728,903 |
| Felixstowe | 5,688 | 1,178 | -4,510 |
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