Import/export HS code 290723: Bisphenol A and its salts
A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,988,143 |
| Netherlands | 2,728,942 |
| Germany | 723,715 |
| Taiwan | 411,111 |
| Poland | 378,777 |
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 | 1,628,961 | 1,359,182 | -269,779 |
| Netherlands | 2,276,132 | 452,810 | -1,823,322 |
| Germany | 475,717 | 247,998 | -227,719 |
| Taiwan | 213,670 | 197,441 | -16,229 |
| Poland | 160,781 | 217,996 | +57,215 |
| South Korea | 33,983 | 65,956 | +31,973 |
| United States | 69,268 | 22,936 | -46,332 |
| Switzerland | 27,189 | 16,775 | -10,414 |
| China | 0 | 19,356 | +19,356 |
| Spain | 2,073 | 0 | -2,073 |
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 | 3,588,420 |
| Germany | 1,436,340 |
| Netherlands | 1,394,143 |
| Taiwan | 552,141 |
| South Korea | 387,630 |
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 | 2,341,493 | 1,246,927 | -1,094,566 |
| Germany | 679,091 | 757,249 | +78,158 |
| Netherlands | 1,364,961 | 29,182 | -1,335,779 |
| Taiwan | 244,243 | 307,898 | +63,655 |
| South Korea | 177,616 | 210,014 | +32,398 |
| United States | 69,268 | 22,936 | -46,332 |
| China | 11,102 | 19,356 | +8,254 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 6,888 | +6,888 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,335,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,018,082 |
| Road transport | 89,598 |
| Air transport | 44,963 |
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) | 4,458,980 | 1,876,601 | -2,582,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 361,319 | 656,763 | +295,444 |
| Road transport | 25,018 | 64,580 | +39,562 |
| Air transport | 42,457 | 2,506 | -39,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,393,509 |
| London | 1,078,247 |
| Felixstowe | 591,356 |
| Dover | 332,718 |
| Killingholme | 316,123 |
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 | 2,698,256 | 1,695,253 | -1,003,003 |
| London | 1,025,847 | 52,400 | -973,447 |
| Felixstowe | 374,559 | 216,797 | -157,762 |
| Dover | 129,656 | 203,062 | +73,406 |
| Killingholme | 122,747 | 193,376 | +70,629 |
| Hull | 253,853 | 51,904 | -201,949 |
| Harwich | 186,497 | 34,729 | -151,768 |
| 499 | 0 | 47,805 | +47,805 |
| Southampton | 26,811 | 20,430 | -6,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,457 | 0 | -42,457 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 36,411 |
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 | 24,914 | +13,417 |
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) | 36,411 |
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 | 24,914 | +13,417 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 49,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,411 |
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 | 24,914 | +13,417 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290723
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins