Import/export HS code 290542: Pentaerythritol
A chemical used in paints and explosives
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 25,073,422 |
| China | 1,060,511 |
| Spain | 994,844 |
| Sweden | 534,432 |
| Turkey | 193,046 |
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 | 11,935,945 | 13,137,477 | +1,201,532 |
| China | 562,434 | 498,077 | -64,357 |
| Spain | 564,291 | 430,553 | -133,738 |
| Sweden | 279,674 | 254,758 | -24,916 |
| Turkey | 135,092 | 57,954 | -77,138 |
| Netherlands | 115,731 | 55,926 | -59,805 |
| Taiwan | 45,852 | 88,245 | +42,393 |
| France | 123,771 | 0 | -123,771 |
| Austria | 55,600 | 0 | -55,600 |
| Italy | 5,282 | 7,127 | +1,845 |
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 | 25,131,479 |
| China | 1,203,023 |
| Spain | 1,118,615 |
| Sweden | 599,559 |
| Turkey | 193,046 |
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 | 11,969,076 | 13,162,403 | +1,193,327 |
| China | 678,916 | 524,107 | -154,809 |
| Spain | 688,062 | 430,553 | -257,509 |
| Sweden | 306,674 | 292,885 | -13,789 |
| Turkey | 135,092 | 57,954 | -77,138 |
| Taiwan | 45,852 | 63,265 | +17,413 |
| United States | 0 | 1,859 | +1,859 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 26,640,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,558,531 |
| Air transport | 157,880 |
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) | 12,788,571 | 13,851,716 | +1,063,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 884,281 | 674,250 | -210,031 |
| Air transport | 150,820 | 7,060 | -143,760 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,466,969 |
| Hull | 9,126,236 |
| Felixstowe | 1,046,023 |
| Portsmouth | 567,462 |
| Dover | 434,863 |
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 | 5,503,401 | 10,963,568 | +5,460,167 |
| Hull | 6,613,555 | 2,512,681 | -4,100,874 |
| Felixstowe | 621,469 | 424,554 | -196,915 |
| Portsmouth | 272,478 | 294,984 | +22,506 |
| Dover | 324,703 | 110,160 | -214,543 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,628 | 147,632 | +40,004 |
| Newhaven | 103,916 | 25,409 | -78,507 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 123,647 | 4,175 | -119,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,532 | 45,017 | -13,515 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,240 | 1,050 | -38,190 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| INGEVITY UK LTD | 34 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 29 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 18 |
| VIL RESINS LTD. | 13 |
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CROWN PAINTS LIMITED | 12 |
| M & I MATERIALS LIMITED | 12 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 144,380 |
| Japan | 5,473 |
| Norway | 5,473 |
| Belgium | 4,816 |
| Albania | 2,896 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 0 | 144,380 | +144,380 |
| Japan | 5,473 | 0 | -5,473 |
| Norway | 0 | 5,473 | +5,473 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,816 | +4,816 |
| Albania | 0 | 2,896 | +2,896 |
| Germany | 1,001 | 1,329 | +328 |
| Czechia | 1,125 | 0 | -1,125 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 108,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,599 | 100,683 | +93,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 29,173 | +29,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 29,038 | +29,038 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,453 |
| Felixstowe | 47,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,338 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 5,473 | 96,980 | +91,507 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 47,400 | +47,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,126 | 3,703 | +1,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,473 | +5,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,338 | +5,338 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in paints and explosives