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 | 704,374 |
| Switzerland | 572,511 |
| China | 552,426 |
| Netherlands | 543,442 |
| France | 341,997 |
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 | 218,565 | 485,809 | +267,244 |
| Switzerland | 548,991 | 23,520 | -525,471 |
| China | 418,085 | 134,341 | -283,744 |
| Netherlands | 140,776 | 402,666 | +261,890 |
| France | 151,488 | 190,509 | +39,021 |
| United States | 63,803 | 0 | -63,803 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,430 | +16,430 |
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 | 1,153,836 |
| China | 623,306 |
| Saudi Arabia | 610,611 |
| Netherlands | 184,000 |
| South Korea | 137,741 |
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 | 903,317 | 250,519 | -652,798 |
| China | 418,085 | 205,221 | -212,864 |
| Saudi Arabia | 104,887 | 505,724 | +400,837 |
| Netherlands | 40,195 | 143,805 | +103,610 |
| South Korea | 63,803 | 73,938 | +10,135 |
| Belgium | 0 | 38,851 | +38,851 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,265 | +11,265 |
| France | 0 | 10,184 | +10,184 |
| United Kingdom | 4,133 | 5,478 | +1,345 |
| Poland | 0 | 8,290 | +8,290 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,942,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 508,095 |
| Air transport | 344,704 |
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) | 1,042,256 | 899,928 | -142,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,988 | 352,107 | +196,119 |
| Air transport | 343,464 | 1,240 | -342,224 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 736,248 |
| Felixstowe | 504,256 |
| Middlesbrough | 369,324 |
| Birmingham Airport | 342,431 |
| Dover | 267,334 |
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 | 173,239 | 563,009 | +389,770 |
| Felixstowe | 252,315 | 251,941 | -374 |
| Middlesbrough | 369,324 | 0 | -369,324 |
| Birmingham Airport | 342,431 | 0 | -342,431 |
| Dover | 133,275 | 134,059 | +784 |
| London | 90,628 | 94,644 | +4,016 |
| Harwich | 63,803 | 82,228 | +18,425 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,640 | 53,840 | +37,200 |
| Killingholme | 44,560 | 22,161 | -22,399 |
| Hull | 29,668 | 24,634 | -5,034 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 38,715 |
| Netherlands | 26,433 |
| Italy | 11,585 |
| Spain | 2,403 |
| Peru | 2,106 |
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 | 32,509 | 6,206 | -26,303 |
| Netherlands | 26,433 | 0 | -26,433 |
| Italy | 11,585 | 0 | -11,585 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,403 | +2,403 |
| Peru | 0 | 2,106 | +2,106 |
| Belgium | 2,056 | 0 | -2,056 |
| 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) | 51,409 |
| 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) | 42,800 | 8,609 | -34,191 |
| 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 | 55,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,335 |
| 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 | 55,112 | 0 | -55,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,745 | 0 | -14,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,726 | 8,609 | +5,883 |
| 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