Import/export HS code 290721: Resorcinol and its salts
A chemical used in adhesives, dyes, and medicines
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 688,330 |
| Belgium | 670,680 |
| Germany | 670,346 |
| China | 93,952 |
| India | 33,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 270,970 | 417,360 | +146,390 |
| Belgium | 499,145 | 171,535 | -327,610 |
| Germany | 457,346 | 213,000 | -244,346 |
| China | 20,489 | 73,463 | +52,974 |
| India | 33,464 | 0 | -33,464 |
| Netherlands | 66 | 0 | -66 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 934,215 |
| China | 764,298 |
| Italy | 185,517 |
| Poland | 156,014 |
| Belgium | 83,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 345,320 | 588,895 | +243,575 |
| China | 477,835 | 286,463 | -191,372 |
| Italy | 185,517 | 0 | -185,517 |
| Poland | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Belgium | 83,264 | 0 | -83,264 |
| India | 33,530 | 0 | -33,530 |
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 | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 1,873,342 |
| Other | 156,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,952 |
| Air transport | 33,530 |
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) | 1,071,447 | 801,895 | -269,552 |
| Other | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,489 | 73,463 | +52,974 |
| Air transport | 33,530 | 0 | -33,530 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 667,267 |
| Dover | 632,708 |
| Killingholme | 514,666 |
| 000 | 156,014 |
| Felixstowe | 88,475 |
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 | 455,822 | 211,445 | -244,377 |
| Dover | 215,348 | 417,360 | +202,012 |
| Killingholme | 343,131 | 171,535 | -171,596 |
| 000 | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Felixstowe | 20,489 | 67,986 | +47,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,146 | 1,555 | -55,591 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,464 | 0 | -33,464 |
| London | 0 | 5,477 | +5,477 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 66 | 0 | -66 |
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
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 629,100 |
| Viet Nam | 183,200 |
| Mexico | 134,363 |
| Turkey | 117,717 |
| Netherlands | 75,431 |
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 States | 152,000 | 477,100 | +325,100 |
| Viet Nam | 183,200 | 0 | -183,200 |
| Mexico | 66,376 | 67,987 | +1,611 |
| Turkey | 51,412 | 66,305 | +14,893 |
| Netherlands | 40,783 | 34,648 | -6,135 |
| Ecuador | 55,980 | 0 | -55,980 |
| Singapore | 30,015 | 0 | -30,015 |
| Switzerland | 23,003 | 0 | -23,003 |
| Ireland | 8,182 | 9,360 | +1,178 |
| Denmark | 15,725 | 0 | -15,725 |
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 | 578,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 469,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,028 |
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 | 85,252 | 493,207 | +407,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,821 | 64,040 | -341,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,831 | 102,197 | -49,634 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 558,552 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 282,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 81,452 | 477,100 | +395,648 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 282,000 | 0 | -282,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,346 | 0 | -89,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,722 | 57,180 | +27,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,783 | 34,648 | -6,135 |
| Dover | 51,266 | 10,369 | -40,897 |
| Southampton | 13,063 | 41,035 | +27,972 |
| Felixstowe | 13,230 | 13,645 | +415 |
| Ayr Harbour | 8,182 | 9,360 | +1,178 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,152 | 0 | -17,152 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in adhesives, dyes, and medicines