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 | 1,683,748 |
| Germany | 1,026,073 |
| China | 504,685 |
| Netherlands | 239,614 |
| Austria | 130,578 |
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 | 1,144,397 | 539,351 | -605,046 |
| Germany | 596,335 | 429,738 | -166,597 |
| China | 288,384 | 216,301 | -72,083 |
| Netherlands | 83,526 | 156,088 | +72,562 |
| Austria | 62,929 | 67,649 | +4,720 |
| Belgium | 42,526 | 0 | -42,526 |
| France | 32,536 | 0 | -32,536 |
| Denmark | 2,241 | 6,675 | +4,434 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,643 | +4,643 |
| 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 | 1,623,568 |
| Germany | 1,313,983 |
| China | 710,821 |
| 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 | 1,050,848 | 572,720 | -478,128 |
| Germany | 819,666 | 494,317 | -325,349 |
| China | 382,360 | 328,461 | -53,899 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,206,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,443,578 |
| Air transport | 23,023 |
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) | 1,209,273 | 997,608 | -211,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,032,222 | 411,356 | -620,866 |
| Air transport | 11,459 | 11,564 | +105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,837,170 |
| Felixstowe | 440,098 |
| Hull | 223,742 |
| London | 63,889 |
| Dover | 38,668 |
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 | 2,022,108 | 815,062 | -1,207,046 |
| Felixstowe | 136,763 | 303,335 | +166,572 |
| Hull | 0 | 223,742 | +223,742 |
| London | 42,226 | 21,663 | -20,563 |
| Dover | 34,025 | 4,643 | -29,382 |
| Harwich | 2,205 | 31,177 | +28,972 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 11,459 | 11,564 | +105 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
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 |
| South Africa | 10,039 |
| France | 9,438 |
| 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 |
| South Africa | 10,039 | 0 | -10,039 |
| France | 8,192 | 1,246 | -6,946 |
| Estonia | 0 | 6,259 | +6,259 |
| Canada | 6,229 | 0 | -6,229 |
| Germany | 1,035 | 4,164 | +3,129 |
| Peru | 3,222 | 0 | -3,222 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,712 | +1,712 |
| Viet Nam | 1,628 | 0 | -1,628 |
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) | 112,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,819 |
| Air transport | 2,029 |
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) | 97,413 | 15,282 | -82,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,192 | 14,627 | +6,435 |
| Air transport | 2,029 | 0 | -2,029 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 104,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,314 |
| Harwich | 6,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,229 |
| Southampton | 1,628 |
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 | 89,556 | 15,282 | -74,274 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,192 | 7,122 | -1,070 |
| Harwich | 0 | 6,259 | +6,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,229 | 0 | -6,229 |
| Southampton | 1,628 | 0 | -1,628 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,246 | +1,246 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,035 | 0 | -1,035 |
| 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