Import/export HS code 290290: Various cyclic hydrocarbons
Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not specifically listed, used in various industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,195,151 |
| China | 4,407,816 |
| Netherlands | 3,600,502 |
| India | 2,951,922 |
| Germany | 2,778,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,963,280 | 2,231,871 | -731,409 |
| China | 1,802,429 | 2,605,387 | +802,958 |
| Netherlands | 1,947,813 | 1,652,689 | -295,124 |
| India | 678,457 | 2,273,465 | +1,595,008 |
| Germany | 1,466,276 | 1,312,441 | -153,835 |
| Italy | 1,715,792 | 1,041,027 | -674,765 |
| United States | 1,589,595 | 929,926 | -659,669 |
| Switzerland | 1,463,926 | 528,431 | -935,495 |
| France | 774,043 | 174,472 | -599,571 |
| Japan | 113,473 | 64,911 | -48,562 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,967,161 |
| Germany | 4,785,487 |
| Spain | 4,557,523 |
| United States | 3,881,496 |
| India | 2,984,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,461,827 | 3,505,334 | +1,043,507 |
| Germany | 2,923,237 | 1,862,250 | -1,060,987 |
| Spain | 2,599,655 | 1,957,868 | -641,787 |
| United States | 1,995,512 | 1,885,984 | -109,528 |
| India | 687,990 | 2,296,665 | +1,608,675 |
| Italy | 1,518,349 | 1,046,608 | -471,741 |
| Netherlands | 1,346,641 | 263,333 | -1,083,308 |
| France | 736,771 | 169,570 | -567,201 |
| Japan | 126,498 | 81,321 | -45,177 |
| Switzerland | 53,625 | 67,837 | +14,212 |
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 | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Suffolk | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 21,075,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,014,333 |
| Air transport | 2,701,389 |
| Road transport | 33,677 |
| Other | 20,593 |
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) | 11,665,074 | 9,410,330 | -2,254,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,766,258 | 2,248,075 | +481,817 |
| Air transport | 1,172,120 | 1,529,269 | +357,149 |
| Road transport | 27,106 | 6,571 | -20,535 |
| Other | 2,498 | 18,095 | +15,597 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 13,913,506 |
| Felixstowe | 6,336,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,934,295 |
| Harwich | 1,166,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 917,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 9,031,953 | 4,881,553 | -4,150,400 |
| Felixstowe | 2,510,162 | 3,826,509 | +1,316,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 908,363 | 1,025,932 | +117,569 |
| Harwich | 479,964 | 687,030 | +207,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 259,355 | 658,122 | +398,767 |
| Southampton | 447,944 | 342,895 | -105,049 |
| Thamesport | 77,503 | 511,673 | +434,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,900 | 325,089 | +274,189 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,361 | 238,525 | +132,164 |
| Eurotunnel | 141,379 | 159,682 | +18,303 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 95 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 94 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 53 |
| COLLINDA LIMITED | 46 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 33 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 31 |
| AOC RESINS UK LTD | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 23,809,756 |
| Belgium | 6,715,541 |
| United States | 5,579,844 |
| Greece | 3,412,045 |
| Switzerland | 2,904,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 11,139,124 | 12,670,632 | +1,531,508 |
| Belgium | 4,437,674 | 2,277,867 | -2,159,807 |
| United States | 1,341,947 | 4,237,897 | +2,895,950 |
| Greece | 463,254 | 2,948,791 | +2,485,537 |
| Switzerland | 1,928,181 | 976,144 | -952,037 |
| South Korea | 467,580 | 1,326,972 | +859,392 |
| France | 611,207 | 399,539 | -211,668 |
| Ireland | 364,835 | 253,706 | -111,129 |
| Denmark | 405,045 | 164,651 | -240,394 |
| Oman | 159,612 | 304,830 | +145,218 |
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) | 37,405,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,787,800 |
| Air transport | 2,849,295 |
| Other | 26 |
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) | 17,669,066 | 19,736,350 | +2,067,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,248,671 | 6,539,129 | +3,290,458 |
| Air transport | 2,194,194 | 655,101 | -1,539,093 |
| Other | 26 | 0 | -26 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 26,113,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,221,095 |
| Southampton | 4,144,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,456,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,103,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 12,810,058 | 13,303,666 | +493,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,662,963 | 5,558,132 | -104,831 |
| Southampton | 399,280 | 3,745,178 | +3,345,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 998,814 | 2,457,529 | +1,458,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,770,722 | 332,702 | -1,438,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 314,540 | 412,174 | +97,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 192,554 | 142,270 | -50,284 |
| Felixstowe | 81,100 | 252,242 | +171,142 |
| Holyhead | 161,203 | 148,022 | -13,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,766 | 65,097 | -151,669 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not specifically listed, used in various industrial applications