Import/export HS code 29053928: Various butanediols
Includes other forms of butanediol
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 | 644,740 |
| Switzerland | 629,650 |
| China | 495,056 |
| Netherlands | 395,333 |
| France | 318,582 |
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 | 297,573 | 347,167 | +49,594 |
| Switzerland | 582,610 | 47,040 | -535,570 |
| China | 238,294 | 256,762 | +18,468 |
| Netherlands | 88,386 | 306,947 | +218,561 |
| France | 201,558 | 117,024 | -84,534 |
| United States | 40,883 | 22,920 | -17,963 |
| Italy | 0 | 10,164 | +10,164 |
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 | 1,191,223 |
| China | 561,047 |
| Saudi Arabia | 391,042 |
| Netherlands | 209,974 |
| South Korea | 133,057 |
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 | 994,824 | 196,399 | -798,425 |
| China | 238,294 | 322,753 | +84,459 |
| Saudi Arabia | 56,575 | 334,467 | +277,892 |
| Netherlands | 110,713 | 99,261 | -11,452 |
| South Korea | 40,883 | 92,174 | +51,291 |
| Belgium | 0 | 38,851 | +38,851 |
| United Kingdom | 8,015 | 5,478 | -2,537 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,288 | +7,288 |
| France | 0 | 6,354 | +6,354 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,999 | +4,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
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 | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,889,408 |
| Air transport | 344,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 323,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,154,435 | 734,973 | -419,462 |
| Air transport | 139,211 | 205,493 | +66,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,658 | 167,558 | +11,900 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 532,364 |
| Felixstowe | 423,366 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,407 |
| Birmingham Airport | 342,431 |
| Dover | 292,126 |
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 | 168,196 | 364,168 | +195,972 |
| Felixstowe | 229,065 | 194,301 | -34,764 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,407 | 0 | -398,407 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,178 | 204,253 | +66,075 |
| Dover | 164,896 | 127,230 | -37,666 |
| London | 196,855 | 62,935 | -133,920 |
| Harwich | 40,883 | 92,174 | +51,291 |
| Killingholme | 42,969 | 21,396 | -21,573 |
| Hull | 35,488 | 8,056 | -27,432 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,334 | 7,479 | -25,855 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 52,059 |
| France | 35,934 |
| Italy | 11,585 |
| Belgium | 9,800 |
| Spain | 2,403 |
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 | 52,059 | 0 | -52,059 |
| France | 29,783 | 6,151 | -23,632 |
| Italy | 11,585 | 0 | -11,585 |
| Belgium | 7,744 | 2,056 | -5,688 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,403 | +2,403 |
| Peru | 0 | 2,106 | +2,106 |
| India | 0 | 1,320 | +1,320 |
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) | 81,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,209 |
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) | 71,388 | 10,610 | -60,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,783 | 3,426 | -26,357 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 80,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,426 |
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 | 80,738 | 0 | -80,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,433 | 2,056 | -18,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,554 | +8,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,426 | +3,426 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29053928
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other forms of butanediol