Import/export HS code 290722: Hydroquinone and its salts
A chemical used in photography, cosmetics, and as a stabilizer
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 8,735,344 |
| United States | 6,628,394 |
| France | 2,095,577 |
| Germany | 1,055,104 |
| Netherlands | 762,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,039,576 | 5,695,768 | +2,656,192 |
| United States | 4,118,325 | 2,510,069 | -1,608,256 |
| France | 489,983 | 1,605,594 | +1,115,611 |
| Germany | 717,979 | 337,125 | -380,854 |
| Netherlands | 193,376 | 569,304 | +375,928 |
| Belgium | 220,798 | 110,804 | -109,994 |
| Poland | 30,563 | 0 | -30,563 |
| India | 30,146 | 0 | -30,146 |
| Italy | 2,366 | 0 | -2,366 |
| Spain | 1,065 | 1,145 | +80 |
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 | 8,735,344 |
| United States | 7,382,424 |
| France | 3,409,426 |
| Germany | 104,523 |
| India | 39,861 |
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 | 3,039,576 | 5,695,768 | +2,656,192 |
| United States | 4,308,093 | 3,074,331 | -1,233,762 |
| France | 1,355,903 | 2,053,523 | +697,620 |
| Germany | 104,523 | 0 | -104,523 |
| India | 34,819 | 5,042 | -29,777 |
| Italy | 2,366 | 0 | -2,366 |
| China | 1,835 | 0 | -1,835 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,145 | +1,145 |
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 | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,286,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,200,230 |
| Air transport | 188,669 |
| Road transport | 1,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,064,630 | 9,222,292 | +1,157,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 755,592 | 1,444,638 | +689,046 |
| Air transport | 25,790 | 162,879 | +137,089 |
| Road transport | 1,103 | 0 | -1,103 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,606,800 |
| Southampton | 6,348,463 |
| Dover | 2,063,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,454,236 |
| Hull | 693,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,067,724 | 5,539,076 | +2,471,352 |
| Southampton | 4,113,652 | 2,234,811 | -1,878,841 |
| Dover | 665,444 | 1,398,503 | +733,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 748,498 | 705,738 | -42,760 |
| Hull | 193,376 | 500,061 | +306,685 |
| 499 | 0 | 156,692 | +156,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 145,275 | +145,275 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 104,307 | +104,307 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 39,159 | +39,159 |
| Thamesport | 30,563 | 0 | -30,563 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 843,300 |
| Belgium | 203,556 |
| Lebanon | 54,600 |
| Nigeria | 28,854 |
| Ireland | 23,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 404,000 | 439,300 | +35,300 |
| Belgium | 111,430 | 92,126 | -19,304 |
| Lebanon | 34,600 | 20,000 | -14,600 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 28,854 | +28,854 |
| Ireland | 12,454 | 11,364 | -1,090 |
| Spain | 0 | 18,164 | +18,164 |
| South Africa | 4,100 | 4,597 | +497 |
| Turkey | 1,485 | 2,852 | +1,367 |
| Italy | 3,089 | 0 | -3,089 |
| Germany | 1,233 | 0 | -1,233 |
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 | 851,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 255,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,851 |
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 | 411,300 | 440,353 | +29,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,691 | 125,723 | -3,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,400 | 53,451 | +22,051 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 839,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,166 |
| Harwich | 89,196 |
| Felixstowe | 51,400 |
| London | 28,854 |
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 | 400,140 | 439,300 | +39,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,807 | 114,359 | +108,552 |
| Harwich | 89,196 | 0 | -89,196 |
| Felixstowe | 31,400 | 20,000 | -11,400 |
| London | 0 | 28,854 | +28,854 |
| Holyhead | 12,454 | 11,364 | -1,090 |
| Hull | 22,234 | 0 | -22,234 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,160 | 1,053 | -10,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,597 | +4,597 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290722
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in photography, cosmetics, and as a stabilizer