Import/export HS code 290723: Bisphenol A and its salts
A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,460,489 |
| Belgium | 2,600,220 |
| Germany | 692,141 |
| Taiwan | 392,592 |
| Poland | 280,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,934,304 | 526,185 | -2,408,119 |
| Belgium | 1,355,825 | 1,244,395 | -111,430 |
| Germany | 427,136 | 265,005 | -162,131 |
| Taiwan | 213,670 | 178,922 | -34,748 |
| Poland | 146,371 | 134,124 | -12,247 |
| South Korea | 33,983 | 65,956 | +31,973 |
| United States | 71,940 | 5,016 | -66,924 |
| Switzerland | 27,416 | 9,856 | -17,560 |
| Italy | 32,510 | 0 | -32,510 |
| Estonia | 25,599 | 0 | -25,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,700,837 |
| Netherlands | 1,770,977 |
| Germany | 1,295,143 |
| Taiwan | 450,449 |
| South Korea | 367,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,395,102 | 1,305,735 | -1,089,367 |
| Netherlands | 1,659,671 | 111,306 | -1,548,365 |
| Germany | 695,159 | 599,984 | -95,175 |
| Taiwan | 246,975 | 203,474 | -43,501 |
| South Korea | 163,206 | 204,034 | +40,828 |
| United States | 71,940 | 5,016 | -66,924 |
| China | 11,102 | 19,356 | +8,254 |
| Thailand | 25,599 | 0 | -25,599 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,983 | +1,983 |
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 | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,551,476 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,064,807 |
| Road transport | 59,653 |
| Air transport | 43,706 |
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) | 4,556,960 | 1,994,516 | -2,562,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 644,092 | 420,715 | -223,377 |
| Road transport | 25,245 | 34,408 | +9,163 |
| Air transport | 42,457 | 1,249 | -41,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,342,774 |
| London | 1,180,358 |
| Felixstowe | 779,047 |
| Hull | 379,573 |
| Dover | 270,066 |
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 | 2,703,038 | 1,639,736 | -1,063,302 |
| London | 1,074,926 | 105,432 | -969,494 |
| Felixstowe | 580,769 | 198,278 | -382,491 |
| Hull | 296,986 | 82,587 | -214,399 |
| Dover | 129,656 | 140,410 | +10,754 |
| Killingholme | 149,087 | 119,694 | -29,393 |
| Harwich | 172,087 | 65,854 | -106,233 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,020 | 0 | -65,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,457 | 0 | -42,457 |
| ZLC | 25,245 | 9,856 | -15,389 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 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+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 49,359 |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 49,359 | +49,359 |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,497 | 0 | -11,497 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 49,359 | +49,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,497 | 0 | -11,497 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 49,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,497 |
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 | 0 | 49,359 | +49,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,497 | 0 | -11,497 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290723
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins