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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 785,788 |
| Germany | 760,623 |
| Italy | 635,031 |
| India | 33,464 |
| China | 25,966 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 531,238 | 254,550 | -276,688 |
| Germany | 382,647 | 377,976 | -4,671 |
| Italy | 313,082 | 321,949 | +8,867 |
| India | 33,464 | 0 | -33,464 |
| China | 0 | 25,966 | +25,966 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 794,123 |
| Japan | 611,496 |
| Italy | 368,704 |
| Belgium | 277,071 |
| Poland | 156,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 390,181 | 403,942 | +13,761 |
| Japan | 90,619 | 520,877 | +430,258 |
| Italy | 313,082 | 55,622 | -257,460 |
| Belgium | 277,071 | 0 | -277,071 |
| Poland | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 2,017,864 |
| Other | 156,014 |
| Air transport | 33,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 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) | 1,063,389 | 954,475 | -108,914 |
| Other | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Air transport | 33,530 | 0 | -33,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,564 | 25,966 | +18,402 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 855,870 |
| Dover | 571,845 |
| Killingholme | 533,003 |
| 000 | 156,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,146 |
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 | 479,418 | 376,452 | -102,966 |
| Dover | 305,518 | 266,327 | -39,191 |
| Killingholme | 278,453 | 254,550 | -23,903 |
| 000 | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 57,146 | +57,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,464 | 0 | -33,464 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 20,489 | +20,489 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,564 | 0 | -7,564 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
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+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 215,700 |
| United States | 152,000 |
| Turkey | 128,394 |
| Mexico | 102,007 |
| Netherlands | 86,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 150,700 | 65,000 | -85,700 |
| United States | 152,000 | 0 | -152,000 |
| Turkey | 55,796 | 72,598 | +16,802 |
| Mexico | 55,766 | 46,241 | -9,525 |
| Netherlands | 59,564 | 27,266 | -32,298 |
| Singapore | 80,651 | 0 | -80,651 |
| Ecuador | 52,180 | 3,800 | -48,380 |
| Switzerland | 35,150 | 0 | -35,150 |
| Australia | 26,784 | 0 | -26,784 |
| Ireland | 8,422 | 8,400 | -22 |
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) | 568,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,747 |
| Air transport | 105,288 |
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) | 468,583 | 100,271 | -368,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,731 | 117,016 | -44,715 |
| Air transport | 99,270 | 6,018 | -93,252 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 282,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,222 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,805 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 217,000 | 65,000 | -152,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,222 | 0 | -209,222 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,576 | 62,229 | +26,653 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,738 | 0 | -94,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,564 | 27,266 | -32,298 |
| Dover | 64,743 | 10,369 | -54,374 |
| Southampton | 13,063 | 13,641 | +578 |
| London | 22,724 | 0 | -22,724 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 17,152 | +17,152 |
| Ayr Harbour | 6,022 | 8,400 | +2,378 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in adhesives, dyes, and medicines