Import/export HS code 290531: Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)
A common antifreeze and industrial chemical
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 59,827,058 |
| Belgium | 14,063,812 |
| Netherlands | 1,929,849 |
| Austria | 843,796 |
| France | 166,270 |
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 | 38,200,846 | 21,626,212 | -16,574,634 |
| Belgium | 4,711,488 | 9,352,324 | +4,640,836 |
| Netherlands | 987,467 | 942,382 | -45,085 |
| Austria | 485,726 | 358,070 | -127,656 |
| France | 38,616 | 127,654 | +89,038 |
| Turkey | 123,911 | 10,281 | -113,630 |
| Switzerland | 38,885 | 85,541 | +46,656 |
| Germany | 45,426 | 66,417 | +20,991 |
| Sweden | 48,284 | 35,888 | -12,396 |
| Denmark | 11,919 | 35,185 | +23,266 |
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 | 65,803,076 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,377,802 |
| Belgium | 1,616,884 |
| Austria | 833,289 |
| France | 171,587 |
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 | 40,419,363 | 25,383,713 | -15,035,650 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,519,253 | 5,858,549 | +3,339,296 |
| Belgium | 861,307 | 755,577 | -105,730 |
| Austria | 479,164 | 354,125 | -125,039 |
| France | 62,537 | 109,050 | +46,513 |
| Netherlands | 114,118 | 12,868 | -101,250 |
| Sweden | 54,568 | 63,897 | +9,329 |
| Germany | 31,419 | 64,699 | +33,280 |
| Japan | 53,107 | 3,212 | -49,895 |
| United Kingdom | 19,549 | 16,508 | -3,041 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 73,002,300 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,115,690 |
| Other | 164,035 |
| Air transport | 123,847 |
| Road transport | 13,057 |
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) | 42,346,533 | 30,655,767 | -11,690,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,174,942 | 1,940,748 | -234,194 |
| Other | 145,260 | 18,775 | -126,485 |
| Air transport | 67,130 | 56,717 | -10,413 |
| Road transport | 1,981 | 11,076 | +9,095 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 72,798,378 |
| London | 1,261,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 892,760 |
| Killingholme | 829,218 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 559,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 42,405,351 | 30,393,027 | -12,012,324 |
| London | 539,049 | 722,126 | +183,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 309,138 | 583,622 | +274,484 |
| Killingholme | 542,359 | 286,859 | -255,500 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 269,446 | 290,447 | +21,001 |
| Dover | 76,841 | 117,367 | +40,526 |
| 000 | 145,260 | 18,775 | -126,485 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,651 | 83,310 | +24,659 |
| Felixstowe | 68,623 | 43,307 | -25,316 |
| Hull | 94,889 | 0 | -94,889 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 45 |
| MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| COUNT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 43 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 41 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 39 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 39 |
| ALPEK POLYESTER UK LTD | 29 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 317,248 |
| Ireland | 300,503 |
| Norway | 244,809 |
| France | 175,624 |
| Ivory Coast | 121,865 |
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 | 211,277 | 105,971 | -105,306 |
| Ireland | 214,752 | 85,751 | -129,001 |
| Norway | 162,041 | 82,768 | -79,273 |
| France | 89,885 | 85,739 | -4,146 |
| Ivory Coast | 119,000 | 2,865 | -116,135 |
| Belgium | 29,478 | 80,195 | +50,717 |
| Indonesia | 102,661 | 0 | -102,661 |
| Angola | 98,222 | 0 | -98,222 |
| Italy | 54,014 | 13,297 | -40,717 |
| Saudi Arabia | 32,520 | 20,975 | -11,545 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 19,091 |
| United States | 11,243 |
| XI | 7,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 19,091 | 0 | -19,091 |
| United States | 5,745 | 5,498 | -247 |
| XI | 2,882 | 4,518 | +1,636 |
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) | 1,125,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,078 |
| Air transport | 187,314 |
| Other | 38,134 |
| Road transport | 951 |
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) | 624,443 | 501,359 | -123,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 545,285 | 70,793 | -474,492 |
| Air transport | 109,665 | 77,649 | -32,016 |
| Other | 27,718 | 10,416 | -17,302 |
| Road transport | 0 | 951 | +951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 394,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 241,993 |
| Felixstowe | 185,936 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 165,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,981 |
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 | 238,452 | 155,968 | -82,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,763 | 151,230 | +60,467 |
| Felixstowe | 95,573 | 90,363 | -5,210 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 155,644 | 9,381 | -146,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,371 | 16,610 | -123,761 |
| Tyne | 138,248 | 12,526 | -125,722 |
| ROS | 109,321 | 0 | -109,321 |
| Holyhead | 43,475 | 54,399 | +10,924 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 80,566 | 0 | -80,566 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,156 | 35,923 | -8,233 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common antifreeze and industrial chemical