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 | 11,024,761 |
| Germany | 3,142,378 |
| India | 2,819,863 |
| France | 2,233,142 |
| Czechia | 1,751,726 |
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 | 5,277,419 | 5,747,342 | +469,923 |
| Germany | 2,302,786 | 839,592 | -1,463,194 |
| India | 2,169,652 | 650,211 | -1,519,441 |
| France | 1,313,916 | 919,226 | -394,690 |
| Czechia | 996,559 | 755,167 | -241,392 |
| Belgium | 692,096 | 864,674 | +172,578 |
| Netherlands | 614,737 | 527,438 | -87,299 |
| Italy | 595,173 | 517,761 | -77,412 |
| Spain | 214,643 | 110,153 | -104,490 |
| China | 172,271 | 127,708 | -44,563 |
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 | 11,277,188 |
| Germany | 3,200,304 |
| India | 2,983,359 |
| France | 2,343,117 |
| Czechia | 2,038,217 |
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 | 5,460,386 | 5,816,802 | +356,416 |
| Germany | 2,261,879 | 938,425 | -1,323,454 |
| India | 2,250,184 | 733,175 | -1,517,009 |
| France | 1,355,109 | 988,008 | -367,101 |
| Czechia | 1,084,892 | 953,325 | -131,567 |
| Belgium | 627,334 | 705,144 | +77,810 |
| Italy | 593,867 | 512,109 | -81,758 |
| China | 269,212 | 231,768 | -37,444 |
| Spain | 189,051 | 117,075 | -71,976 |
| Japan | 147,691 | 55,540 | -92,151 |
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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 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) | 17,234,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,335,669 |
| Air transport | 1,043,955 |
| Other | 121,477 |
| Road transport | 42,185 |
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) | 9,687,059 | 7,547,428 | -2,139,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,178,145 | 3,157,524 | -1,020,621 |
| Air transport | 504,306 | 539,649 | +35,343 |
| Other | 63,227 | 58,250 | -4,977 |
| Road transport | 33,588 | 8,597 | -24,991 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,262,447 |
| Southampton | 3,540,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,438,768 |
| Dover | 2,368,417 |
| Hull | 2,255,201 |
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 | 6,283,049 | 1,979,398 | -4,303,651 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,540,474 | +3,540,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,453,579 | 985,189 | -468,390 |
| Dover | 1,179,355 | 1,189,062 | +9,707 |
| Hull | 1,844,460 | 410,741 | -1,433,719 |
| Felixstowe | 772,752 | 467,647 | -305,105 |
| London | 419,255 | 709,528 | +290,273 |
| Middlesbrough | 422,080 | 430,092 | +8,012 |
| Killingholme | 341,179 | 193,498 | -147,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,575 | 306,263 | +115,688 |
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 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 52 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 51 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 50 |
| NATCHEMCO UK LTD | 48 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 45 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 41 |
| 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+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,644,410 |
| United States | 2,481,499 |
| Spain | 1,744,037 |
| Italy | 1,656,799 |
| Germany | 1,320,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,510,206 | 1,134,204 | -376,002 |
| United States | 1,552,754 | 928,745 | -624,009 |
| Spain | 1,329,092 | 414,945 | -914,147 |
| Italy | 905,950 | 750,849 | -155,101 |
| Germany | 764,271 | 556,159 | -208,112 |
| Poland | 739,610 | 386,181 | -353,429 |
| Belgium | 450,240 | 365,182 | -85,058 |
| Canada | 383,537 | 334,218 | -49,319 |
| Ireland | 414,100 | 193,055 | -221,045 |
| Denmark | 241,251 | 240,332 | -919 |
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 | 133,133 |
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 | 65,077 | 68,056 | +2,979 |
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) | 9,006,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,114,080 |
| Air transport | 1,224,117 |
| Other | 230,998 |
| Road transport | 1,098 |
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) | 5,706,350 | 3,300,052 | -2,406,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,553,258 | 2,560,822 | -992,436 |
| Air transport | 760,813 | 463,304 | -297,509 |
| Other | 123,693 | 107,305 | -16,388 |
| Road transport | 1,098 | 0 | -1,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,172,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,745,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,662,035 |
| Hull | 1,506,681 |
| Southampton | 1,153,475 |
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 | 2,326,716 | 1,845,317 | -481,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,998,923 | 746,932 | -1,251,991 |
| Liverpool Docks | 895,482 | 766,553 | -128,929 |
| Hull | 590,674 | 916,007 | +325,333 |
| Southampton | 638,241 | 515,234 | -123,007 |
| Felixstowe | 615,797 | 383,958 | -231,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 702,687 | 176,432 | -526,255 |
| Middlesbrough | 646,546 | 227,882 | -418,664 |
| Dover | 466,622 | 108,418 | -358,204 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 402,577 | 166,170 | -236,407 |
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