Import/export HS code 290539: Various glycols and diols
Includes other types of glycols and diols
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,822,546 |
| United States | 5,178,033 |
| China | 2,304,685 |
| Netherlands | 2,278,391 |
| Sweden | 2,181,226 |
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 | 5,608,334 | 6,214,212 | +605,878 |
| United States | 2,842,961 | 2,335,072 | -507,889 |
| China | 948,418 | 1,356,267 | +407,849 |
| Netherlands | 862,059 | 1,416,332 | +554,273 |
| Sweden | 1,204,129 | 977,097 | -227,032 |
| France | 896,639 | 703,086 | -193,553 |
| Belgium | 868,501 | 563,275 | -305,226 |
| Switzerland | 702,166 | 209,977 | -492,189 |
| Japan | 540,317 | 192,914 | -347,403 |
| South Korea | 162,436 | 306,012 | +143,576 |
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 | 9,891,218 |
| United States | 9,447,855 |
| China | 2,404,367 |
| Sweden | 2,278,504 |
| Japan | 783,405 |
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 | 4,621,578 | 5,269,640 | +648,062 |
| United States | 5,542,168 | 3,905,687 | -1,636,481 |
| China | 933,077 | 1,471,290 | +538,213 |
| Sweden | 1,243,543 | 1,034,961 | -208,582 |
| Japan | 457,010 | 326,395 | -130,615 |
| France | 382,169 | 365,692 | -16,477 |
| South Korea | 215,454 | 421,770 | +206,316 |
| Italy | 161,298 | 412,141 | +250,843 |
| Brazil | 279,947 | 240,755 | -39,192 |
| Netherlands | 294,057 | 218,047 | -76,010 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 14,656,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,322,687 |
| Other | 1,293,090 |
| Air transport | 1,000,751 |
| Road transport | 176,246 |
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) | 6,295,983 | 8,360,467 | +2,064,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,120,935 | 5,201,752 | -1,919,183 |
| Other | 994,934 | 298,156 | -696,778 |
| Air transport | 609,422 | 391,329 | -218,093 |
| Road transport | 0 | 176,246 | +176,246 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,587,818 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,961,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,473,980 |
| Felixstowe | 2,350,507 |
| Southampton | 2,207,573 |
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 | 4,679,611 | 3,908,207 | -771,404 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,343,155 | 3,618,441 | +1,275,286 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,643,479 | 830,501 | -812,978 |
| Felixstowe | 1,094,132 | 1,256,375 | +162,243 |
| Southampton | 771,770 | 1,435,803 | +664,033 |
| Dover | 870,548 | 716,095 | -154,453 |
| 000 | 994,934 | 298,156 | -696,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 327,240 | 381,412 | +54,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 416,923 | 215,979 | -200,944 |
| Harwich | 218,407 | 378,763 | +160,356 |
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 | 43 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 94 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 73 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 57 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| MEIYUME (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 41 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 35 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 3,230,268 |
| Germany | 2,493,001 |
| South Korea | 1,506,582 |
| Belgium | 805,643 |
| Spain | 739,736 |
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 | 2,256,882 | 973,386 | -1,283,496 |
| Germany | 1,559,494 | 933,507 | -625,987 |
| South Korea | 869,972 | 636,610 | -233,362 |
| Belgium | 644,208 | 161,435 | -482,773 |
| Spain | 655,382 | 84,354 | -571,028 |
| China | 585,126 | 48,543 | -536,583 |
| Netherlands | 379,274 | 181,940 | -197,334 |
| Ireland | 209,812 | 186,499 | -23,313 |
| Italy | 61,990 | 202,155 | +140,165 |
| Cyprus | 203,900 | 0 | -203,900 |
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) | 6,351,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,202,263 |
| Air transport | 405,675 |
| Other | 686 |
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) | 4,408,527 | 1,943,268 | -2,465,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,270,630 | 1,931,633 | -1,338,997 |
| Air transport | 379,590 | 26,085 | -353,505 |
| Other | 545 | 141 | -404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,304,477 |
| Southampton | 2,743,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,781,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,300,594 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,014,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,291,624 | 1,012,853 | -1,278,771 |
| Southampton | 1,237,213 | 1,506,143 | +268,930 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,751,842 | 30,136 | -1,721,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,028,242 | 272,352 | -755,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 558,334 | 456,010 | -102,324 |
| Holyhead | 157,083 | 145,699 | -11,384 |
| Hull | 157,320 | 141,543 | -15,777 |
| Manchester Airport | 268,956 | 1,304 | -267,652 |
| Newhaven | 261,184 | 0 | -261,184 |
| London | 80,738 | 154,253 | +73,515 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290539
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other types of glycols and diols