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 | 806,744 |
| Belgium | 767,451 |
| Germany | 745,641 |
| 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 | 346,264 | 460,480 | +114,216 |
| Belgium | 511,395 | 256,056 | -255,339 |
| Germany | 456,980 | 288,661 | -168,319 |
| China | 0 | 93,952 | +93,952 |
| 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 | 839,593 |
| Italy | 303,931 |
| Belgium | 180,035 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 217,679 | 716,536 | +498,857 |
| China | 456,980 | 382,613 | -74,367 |
| Italy | 303,931 | 0 | -303,931 |
| Belgium | 180,035 | 0 | -180,035 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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) | 2,163,822 |
| 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) | 1,158,625 | 1,005,197 | -153,428 |
| Other | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 93,952 | +93,952 |
| 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 | 839,333 |
| Dover | 751,122 |
| 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 | 553,751 | 285,582 | -268,169 |
| Dover | 290,642 | 460,480 | +169,838 |
| Killingholme | 258,610 | 256,056 | -2,554 |
| 000 | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 88,475 | +88,475 |
| Eurotunnel | 55,622 | 3,079 | -52,543 |
| 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 | 215,700 |
| Mexico | 130,674 |
| Turkey | 117,717 |
| Netherlands | 94,270 |
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 | 215,700 | 0 | -215,700 |
| Mexico | 59,180 | 71,494 | +12,314 |
| Turkey | 45,119 | 72,598 | +27,479 |
| Netherlands | 59,564 | 34,706 | -24,858 |
| Singapore | 60,363 | 0 | -60,363 |
| Ecuador | 52,180 | 3,800 | -48,380 |
| Switzerland | 35,150 | 0 | -35,150 |
| Ireland | 6,022 | 11,520 | +5,498 |
| 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 | 580,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 540,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,510 |
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 | 85,984 | 494,207 | +408,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 487,525 | 52,555 | -434,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,054 | 124,456 | -26,598 |
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 | 162,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,805 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,270 |
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 | 162,150 | 0 | -162,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,576 | 62,229 | +26,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,564 | 34,706 | -24,858 |
| Dover | 54,066 | 10,369 | -43,697 |
| Southampton | 13,063 | 41,035 | +27,972 |
| Ayr Harbour | 6,022 | 11,520 | +5,498 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 17,152 | +17,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 13,307 | +13,307 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in adhesives, dyes, and medicines