Import/export HS code 290410: Chemical derivatives with only sulpho groups
These chemicals have sulpho groups, their salts, or ethyl esters
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,931,757 |
| Germany | 3,403,642 |
| India | 2,911,003 |
| France | 2,198,114 |
| Czechia | 1,810,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,498,876 | 6,432,881 | +1,934,005 |
| Germany | 2,581,065 | 822,577 | -1,758,488 |
| India | 2,001,048 | 909,955 | -1,091,093 |
| France | 1,283,659 | 914,455 | -369,204 |
| Czechia | 1,028,196 | 782,527 | -245,669 |
| Belgium | 686,041 | 901,366 | +215,325 |
| Italy | 731,539 | 524,467 | -207,072 |
| Netherlands | 633,132 | 528,610 | -104,522 |
| Spain | 230,424 | 132,604 | -97,820 |
| China | 173,989 | 96,152 | -77,837 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,175,706 |
| Germany | 3,459,237 |
| India | 3,084,096 |
| France | 2,394,987 |
| Czechia | 2,060,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,677,464 | 6,498,242 | +1,820,778 |
| Germany | 2,571,392 | 887,845 | -1,683,547 |
| India | 2,090,020 | 994,076 | -1,095,944 |
| France | 1,321,454 | 1,073,533 | -247,921 |
| Czechia | 1,108,397 | 952,421 | -155,976 |
| Belgium | 648,322 | 708,462 | +60,140 |
| Italy | 716,774 | 514,379 | -202,395 |
| China | 278,554 | 192,569 | -85,985 |
| Spain | 206,436 | 137,922 | -68,514 |
| Japan | 128,726 | 83,514 | -45,212 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +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) | 17,109,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,929,039 |
| Air transport | 1,070,901 |
| Other | 131,656 |
| Road transport | 46,533 |
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) | 8,696,339 | 8,412,817 | -283,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,737,394 | 3,191,645 | -1,545,749 |
| Air transport | 459,172 | 611,729 | +152,557 |
| Other | 56,118 | 75,538 | +19,420 |
| Road transport | 32,581 | 13,952 | -18,629 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,724,579 |
| Southampton | 2,976,308 |
| Hull | 2,554,807 |
| Dover | 2,514,157 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,360,692 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,697,062 | 3,027,517 | -2,669,545 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,976,308 | +2,976,308 |
| Hull | 1,980,052 | 574,755 | -1,405,297 |
| Dover | 1,191,515 | 1,322,642 | +131,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,335,052 | 1,025,640 | -309,412 |
| Felixstowe | 691,059 | 680,255 | -10,804 |
| London | 522,622 | 584,268 | +61,646 |
| Middlesbrough | 417,121 | 363,077 | -54,044 |
| Killingholme | 442,895 | 199,132 | -243,763 |
| Purfleet | 341,538 | 182,593 | -158,945 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 103 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 51 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 50 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 49 |
| NATCHEMCO UK LTD | 48 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 45 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 45 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 40 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,921,310 |
| France | 2,833,417 |
| Spain | 2,391,070 |
| Italy | 1,634,025 |
| Germany | 1,313,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,769,004 | 1,152,306 | -616,698 |
| France | 1,500,611 | 1,332,806 | -167,805 |
| Spain | 1,897,712 | 493,358 | -1,404,354 |
| Italy | 487,901 | 1,146,124 | +658,223 |
| Germany | 736,122 | 577,298 | -158,824 |
| Poland | 730,942 | 435,490 | -295,452 |
| Belgium | 556,932 | 472,465 | -84,467 |
| Canada | 377,600 | 342,045 | -35,555 |
| Ireland | 397,491 | 199,896 | -197,595 |
| Denmark | 249,004 | 255,216 | +6,212 |
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 | 133,865 |
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 | 54,389 | 79,476 | +25,087 |
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) | 10,076,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,730,634 |
| Air transport | 1,251,069 |
| Other | 246,080 |
| Road transport | 3,020 |
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) | 6,014,215 | 4,062,531 | -1,951,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,741,232 | 2,989,402 | -751,830 |
| Air transport | 755,965 | 495,104 | -260,861 |
| Other | 113,678 | 132,402 | +18,724 |
| Road transport | 3,020 | 0 | -3,020 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,350,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,318,174 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,069,312 |
| Hull | 1,739,401 |
| Southampton | 1,224,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,086,269 | 2,263,961 | +177,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,289,174 | 1,029,000 | -1,260,174 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,216,468 | 852,844 | -363,624 |
| Hull | 825,468 | 913,933 | +88,465 |
| Southampton | 600,760 | 624,015 | +23,255 |
| Felixstowe | 576,205 | 413,863 | -162,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 743,772 | 199,081 | -544,691 |
| Middlesbrough | 531,420 | 360,598 | -170,822 |
| Dover | 497,994 | 159,132 | -338,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 429,608 | 149,169 | -280,439 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These chemicals have sulpho groups, their salts, or ethyl esters