Import/export HS code 290899: Various derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols
Other chemically modified phenols or phenol-alcohols, not specifically listed, used in various industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 333,980 |
| Netherlands | 103,133 |
| India | 73,444 |
| Italy | 43,225 |
| Switzerland | 37,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 158,501 | 175,479 | +16,978 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 103,133 | +103,133 |
| India | 29,102 | 44,342 | +15,240 |
| Italy | 17,955 | 25,270 | +7,315 |
| Switzerland | 37,836 | 0 | -37,836 |
| United States | 3,795 | 22,010 | +18,215 |
| France | 25,624 | 0 | -25,624 |
| China | 12,233 | 7,941 | -4,292 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,508 | +1,508 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 342,981 |
| Germany | 134,541 |
| India | 91,742 |
| Italy | 43,225 |
| France | 25,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 158,501 | 184,480 | +25,979 |
| Germany | 37,836 | 96,705 | +58,869 |
| India | 30,475 | 61,267 | +30,792 |
| Italy | 17,955 | 25,270 | +7,315 |
| France | 25,624 | 0 | -25,624 |
| China | 13,468 | 7,941 | -5,527 |
| United States | 2,422 | 5,032 | +2,610 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 943 | +943 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 407,278 |
| Air transport | 211,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,526 |
| Other | 31 |
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) | 196,485 | 210,793 | +14,308 |
| Air transport | 46,365 | 164,750 | +118,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,431 | 6,095 | -37,336 |
| Other | 0 | 31 | +31 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 354,971 |
| Glasgow Airport | 94,132 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,758 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,920 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 154,222 | 200,749 | +46,527 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 94,132 | +94,132 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,555 | 30,203 | +3,648 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,987 | 31,933 | +17,946 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,836 | 0 | -37,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,624 | 0 | -25,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,234 | 0 | -22,234 |
| Harwich | 0 | 9,001 | +9,001 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,492 | 1,846 | -2,646 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 6,095 | +6,095 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 16 |
| EUROTEK FOUNDRY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 15 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 14 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
| HAARLA OY | 10 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 8 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 5 |
| KODAK ALARIS LIMITED | 5 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,374,808 |
| United States | 758,152 |
| Belgium | 255,495 |
| Nigeria | 151,483 |
| Lebanon | 45,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,370,177 | 4,631 | -1,365,546 |
| United States | 710,790 | 47,362 | -663,428 |
| Belgium | 249,439 | 6,056 | -243,383 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 151,483 | +151,483 |
| Lebanon | 22,781 | 22,781 | +0 |
| Germany | 1,612 | 23,271 | +21,659 |
| Sweden | 3,200 | 10,236 | +7,036 |
| Slovenia | 4,821 | 4,536 | -285 |
| Spain | 8,612 | 0 | -8,612 |
| Switzerland | 5,927 | 958 | -4,969 |
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) | 1,611,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 871,824 |
| Air transport | 192,207 |
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) | 1,604,324 | 7,002 | -1,597,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 697,560 | 174,264 | -523,296 |
| Air transport | 87,485 | 104,722 | +17,237 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,607,265 |
| Southampton | 687,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,360 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,960 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 57,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,604,324 | 2,941 | -1,601,383 |
| Southampton | 664,804 | 22,781 | -642,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,563 | 138,797 | +134,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,380 | 16,580 | -25,800 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 23,814 | 33,699 | +9,885 |
| ZLC | 9,127 | 30,262 | +21,135 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,781 | 3,126 | -19,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 19,673 | +19,673 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,164 | 1,301 | -10,863 |
| London | 0 | 12,686 | +12,686 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290899
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemically modified phenols or phenol-alcohols, not specifically listed, used in various industrial processes