Import/export HS code 290541: Trimethylolpropane
A chemical used in resins and coatings
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,650,474 |
| Germany | 855,900 |
| China | 507,802 |
| Netherlands | 238,146 |
| Austria | 156,228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,060,219 | 590,255 | -469,964 |
| Germany | 504,763 | 351,137 | -153,626 |
| China | 191,101 | 316,701 | +125,600 |
| Netherlands | 83,618 | 154,528 | +70,910 |
| Austria | 62,929 | 93,299 | +30,370 |
| France | 32,536 | 0 | -32,536 |
| Denmark | 2,241 | 6,675 | +4,434 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,120 | +7,120 |
| Belgium | 6,373 | 0 | -6,373 |
| Japan | 80 | 83 | +3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,590,294 |
| Germany | 1,105,144 |
| China | 743,110 |
| Netherlands | 22,614 |
| Italy | 2,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 966,670 | 623,624 | -343,046 |
| Germany | 692,033 | 413,111 | -278,922 |
| China | 285,077 | 458,033 | +172,956 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 22,614 | +22,614 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,333 | +2,333 |
| Japan | 80 | 83 | +3 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,141,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,302,900 |
| Air transport | 19,522 |
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) | 1,102,600 | 1,038,636 | -63,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 834,347 | 468,553 | -365,794 |
| Air transport | 6,913 | 12,609 | +5,696 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,512,825 |
| Felixstowe | 555,643 |
| Hull | 223,742 |
| London | 63,889 |
| Dover | 41,145 |
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 | 1,680,096 | 832,729 | -847,367 |
| Felixstowe | 137,658 | 417,985 | +280,327 |
| Hull | 36,569 | 187,173 | +150,604 |
| London | 42,226 | 21,663 | -20,563 |
| Dover | 34,025 | 7,120 | -26,905 |
| Harwich | 2,205 | 31,177 | +28,972 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,913 | 11,564 | +4,651 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,209 | +8,209 |
| Killingholme | 4,168 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
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
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
|
Other mining and quarrying
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 Arab Emirates | 48,050 |
| Thailand | 44,521 |
| France | 9,438 |
| South Africa | 8,192 |
| Estonia | 6,259 |
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 Arab Emirates | 32,768 | 15,282 | -17,486 |
| Thailand | 44,521 | 0 | -44,521 |
| France | 8,192 | 1,246 | -6,946 |
| South Africa | 8,192 | 0 | -8,192 |
| Estonia | 6,259 | 0 | -6,259 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,164 | +4,164 |
| Peru | 3,222 | 0 | -3,222 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,712 | +1,712 |
| Viet Nam | 1,628 | 0 | -1,628 |
| Taiwan | 1,246 | 0 | -1,246 |
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) | 105,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,819 |
| Air transport | 994 |
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) | 90,397 | 15,282 | -75,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,697 | 7,122 | -8,575 |
| Air transport | 994 | 0 | -994 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 102,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,314 |
| Harwich | 6,259 |
| Southampton | 1,628 |
| Dover | 1,246 |
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 Gateway Port | 87,709 | 15,282 | -72,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,438 | 5,876 | -3,562 |
| Harwich | 6,259 | 0 | -6,259 |
| Southampton | 1,628 | 0 | -1,628 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,246 | +1,246 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,060 | 0 | -1,060 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 994 | 0 | -994 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290541
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in resins and coatings