Import/export HS code 290719: Various phenols
Other phenol-based chemicals not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 15,971,421 |
| India | 6,711,514 |
| Germany | 5,887,143 |
| Belgium | 4,069,958 |
| Spain | 2,902,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,180,818 | 6,790,603 | -2,390,215 |
| India | 3,965,929 | 2,745,585 | -1,220,344 |
| Germany | 3,841,523 | 2,045,620 | -1,795,903 |
| Belgium | 1,935,944 | 2,134,014 | +198,070 |
| Spain | 1,577,140 | 1,325,177 | -251,963 |
| Lithuania | 476,345 | 298,641 | -177,704 |
| Netherlands | 525,284 | 197,898 | -327,386 |
| China | 275,702 | 355,174 | +79,472 |
| South Korea | 148,403 | 248,997 | +100,594 |
| Turkey | 261,827 | 0 | -261,827 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 16,155,331 |
| India | 7,298,805 |
| United States | 6,272,981 |
| Germany | 3,450,932 |
| Spain | 2,847,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,223,450 | 6,931,881 | -2,291,569 |
| India | 4,344,830 | 2,953,975 | -1,390,855 |
| United States | 3,498,437 | 2,774,544 | -723,893 |
| Germany | 2,288,644 | 1,162,288 | -1,126,356 |
| Spain | 1,547,738 | 1,299,483 | -248,255 |
| China | 323,921 | 461,943 | +138,022 |
| Lithuania | 533,623 | 232,417 | -301,206 |
| South Korea | 148,403 | 291,529 | +143,126 |
| Taiwan | 175,632 | 160,852 | -14,780 |
| Turkey | 218,157 | 0 | -218,157 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 26,832,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,291,754 |
| Air transport | 1,505,757 |
| Other | 30,944 |
| Road transport | 1,011 |
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) | 15,314,732 | 11,518,019 | -3,796,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,698,814 | 3,592,940 | -3,105,874 |
| Air transport | 342,260 | 1,163,497 | +821,237 |
| Other | 18,454 | 12,490 | -5,964 |
| Road transport | 1,011 | 0 | -1,011 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,693,583 |
| Hull | 7,153,560 |
| Felixstowe | 6,844,860 |
| Dover | 4,101,525 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,514,203 |
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 | 9,376,517 | 6,317,066 | -3,059,451 |
| Hull | 3,591,380 | 3,562,180 | -29,200 |
| Felixstowe | 4,652,471 | 2,192,389 | -2,460,082 |
| Dover | 2,342,378 | 1,759,147 | -583,231 |
| Middlesbrough | 934,352 | 579,851 | -354,501 |
| 499 | 73,136 | 1,002,091 | +928,955 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,721 | 155,087 | -93,634 |
| Southampton | 127,037 | 190,666 | +63,629 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,457 | 163,713 | +41,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,719 | 118,546 | -41,173 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 99 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 76 |
| S I GROUP - UK, LTD | 67 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 63 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 57 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 47 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 38 |
| ANTEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 34 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 49,060,322 |
| France | 13,132,278 |
| Germany | 5,040,417 |
| United States | 366,487 |
| China | 348,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 27,002,008 | 22,058,314 | -4,943,694 |
| France | 8,165,747 | 4,966,531 | -3,199,216 |
| Germany | 2,780,102 | 2,260,315 | -519,787 |
| United States | 78,278 | 288,209 | +209,931 |
| China | 344,696 | 4,121 | -340,575 |
| Belgium | 83,498 | 127,217 | +43,719 |
| Italy | 9,940 | 105,033 | +95,093 |
| Turkey | 62,826 | 46,734 | -16,092 |
| Saudi Arabia | 44,485 | 63,566 | +19,081 |
| Greece | 0 | 86,466 | +86,466 |
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) | 66,906,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,934,036 |
| Air transport | 263,907 |
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) | 37,152,383 | 29,753,987 | -7,398,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,527,137 | 406,899 | -1,120,238 |
| Air transport | 152,792 | 111,115 | -41,677 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 53,671,132 |
| London | 10,493,462 |
| Hull | 1,444,820 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,079,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 940,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 32,165,914 | 21,505,218 | -10,660,696 |
| London | 5,329,531 | 5,163,931 | -165,600 |
| Hull | 43,663 | 1,401,157 | +1,357,494 |
| Middlesbrough | 145,681 | 933,836 | +788,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 254,681 | 685,807 | +431,126 |
| Southampton | 220,900 | 258,610 | +37,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,539 | 111,132 | -7,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,553 | 37,157 | -67,396 |
| Felixstowe | 126,427 | 2,986 | -123,441 |
| Dover | 60,889 | 46,734 | -14,155 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290719
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other phenol-based chemicals not listed elsewhere