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 | 10,162,965 |
| United States | 7,639,033 |
| France | 3,243,820 |
| Germany | 1,048,513 |
| 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 | 5,041,054 | 5,121,911 | +80,857 |
| United States | 3,916,392 | 3,722,641 | -193,751 |
| France | 727,401 | 2,516,419 | +1,789,018 |
| Germany | 919,594 | 128,919 | -790,675 |
| Netherlands | 387,560 | 375,120 | -12,440 |
| Belgium | 324,626 | 39,406 | -285,220 |
| 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 | 10,162,965 |
| United States | 8,394,735 |
| France | 4,588,427 |
| Germany | 97,932 |
| 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 | 5,041,054 | 5,121,911 | +80,857 |
| United States | 4,299,085 | 4,095,650 | -203,435 |
| France | 1,905,355 | 2,683,072 | +777,717 |
| Germany | 97,932 | 0 | -97,932 |
| India | 36,078 | 3,783 | -32,295 |
| Italy | 2,366 | 0 | -2,366 |
| China | 0 | 1,639 | +1,639 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 19,823,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,282,556 |
| Air transport | 181,882 |
| 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) | 10,369,134 | 9,454,395 | -914,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 993,010 | 2,289,546 | +1,296,536 |
| Air transport | 18,623 | 163,259 | +144,636 |
| 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 | 10,034,421 |
| Southampton | 7,359,102 |
| Dover | 2,927,126 |
| 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 | 5,069,202 | 4,965,219 | -103,983 |
| Southampton | 3,910,460 | 3,448,642 | -461,818 |
| Dover | 902,862 | 2,024,264 | +1,121,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,254,716 | 199,520 | -1,055,196 |
| Hull | 193,376 | 500,061 | +306,685 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 331,389 | +331,389 |
| 499 | 0 | 156,692 | +156,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 145,275 | +145,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 88,740 | +88,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 39,159 | +39,159 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | 295,682 |
| Spain | 95,689 |
| Lebanon | 51,400 |
| Nigeria | 28,854 |
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 | 184,252 | +72,822 |
| Spain | 18,164 | 77,525 | +59,361 |
| Lebanon | 31,400 | 20,000 | -11,400 |
| Nigeria | 28,854 | 0 | -28,854 |
| Ireland | 17,002 | 8,939 | -8,063 |
| 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 | 849,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,188 |
| 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 | 408,100 | 441,339 | +33,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,403 | 274,785 | +122,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,254 | 24,597 | -35,657 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 836,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 289,817 |
| 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 | 396,940 | 439,300 | +42,360 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,971 | 265,846 | +241,875 |
| Harwich | 89,196 | 0 | -89,196 |
| Felixstowe | 31,400 | 20,000 | -11,400 |
| London | 28,854 | 0 | -28,854 |
| Holyhead | 17,002 | 8,939 | -8,063 |
| Hull | 22,234 | 0 | -22,234 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,160 | 2,039 | -9,121 |
| 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