Import/export HS code 290911: Diethyl ether
A common solvent and anesthetic, widely used in laboratories and medical fields
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 562,975 |
| France | 119,211 |
| Belgium | 52,746 |
| Switzerland | 37,530 |
| India | 18,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 347,716 | 215,259 | -132,457 |
| France | 59,881 | 59,330 | -551 |
| Belgium | 30,886 | 21,860 | -9,026 |
| Switzerland | 35,297 | 2,233 | -33,064 |
| India | 15,568 | 2,466 | -13,102 |
| Canada | 0 | 16,883 | +16,883 |
| United States | 2,983 | 0 | -2,983 |
| Netherlands | 1,174 | 1,195 | +21 |
| Ireland | 456 | 0 | -456 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 619,381 |
| France | 69,006 |
| Israel | 40,455 |
| India | 34,343 |
| Japan | 16,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 398,418 | 220,963 | -177,455 |
| France | 52,930 | 16,076 | -36,854 |
| Israel | 2,480 | 37,975 | +35,495 |
| India | 23,372 | 10,971 | -12,401 |
| Japan | 0 | 16,883 | +16,883 |
| Mexico | 7,161 | 6,275 | -886 |
| United States | 9,144 | 2,233 | -6,911 |
| Poland | 0 | 7,850 | +7,850 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -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) | 757,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,792 |
| Air transport | 19,116 |
| Other | 9,600 |
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) | 460,035 | 297,644 | -162,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,326 | 2,466 | -21,860 |
| Air transport | 0 | 19,116 | +19,116 |
| Other | 9,600 | 0 | -9,600 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 406,940 |
| Harwich | 207,243 |
| London | 101,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,867 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,327 |
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 | 227,661 | 179,279 | -48,382 |
| Harwich | 137,634 | 69,609 | -68,025 |
| London | 70,017 | 31,682 | -38,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,390 | 9,477 | -24,913 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 13,327 | +13,327 |
| 000 | 9,600 | 0 | -9,600 |
| Hull | 1,174 | 5,095 | +3,921 |
| Thamesport | 5,775 | 0 | -5,775 |
| Dover | 1,341 | 2,322 | +981 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,556 | +3,556 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 384,041 |
| Netherlands | 131,118 |
| Singapore | 25,979 |
| Viet Nam | 22,963 |
| Egypt | 11,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 177,333 | 206,708 | +29,375 |
| Netherlands | 88,641 | 42,477 | -46,164 |
| Singapore | 13,294 | 12,685 | -609 |
| Viet Nam | 4,892 | 18,071 | +13,179 |
| Egypt | 5,760 | 5,910 | +150 |
| Malaysia | 7,263 | 3,334 | -3,929 |
| Brazil | 0 | 10,075 | +10,075 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 5,130 | +5,130 |
| Thailand | 3,694 | 0 | -3,694 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 3,461 | 0 | -3,461 |
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) | 509,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,089 |
| Air transport | 1,587 |
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) | 262,140 | 247,299 | -14,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,144 | 61,945 | +18,801 |
| Air transport | 1,587 | 0 | -1,587 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 544,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,376 |
| Killingholme | 2,002 |
| ZLC | 1,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 290,256 | 254,061 | -36,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,156 | 22,529 | +11,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 946 | 30,430 | +29,484 |
| Killingholme | 2,002 | 0 | -2,002 |
| ZLC | 1,587 | 0 | -1,587 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,344 | +1,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 924 | 0 | -924 |
| Great Yarmouth | 0 | 880 | +880 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common solvent and anesthetic, widely used in laboratories and medical fields