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 | 623,637 |
| France | 115,549 |
| Belgium | 53,724 |
| Switzerland | 39,179 |
| India | 33,714 |
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 | 339,865 | 283,772 | -56,093 |
| France | 50,631 | 64,918 | +14,287 |
| Belgium | 19,824 | 33,900 | +14,076 |
| Switzerland | 5,148 | 34,031 | +28,883 |
| India | 31,248 | 2,466 | -28,782 |
| Canada | 0 | 15,291 | +15,291 |
| United States | 2,983 | 0 | -2,983 |
| Netherlands | 1,174 | 1,195 | +21 |
| Ireland | 0 | 456 | +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 | 665,166 |
| France | 74,129 |
| India | 49,320 |
| Israel | 31,670 |
| United States | 17,632 |
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 | 329,334 | 335,832 | +6,498 |
| France | 48,151 | 25,978 | -22,173 |
| India | 36,396 | 12,924 | -23,472 |
| Israel | 2,480 | 29,190 | +26,710 |
| United States | 15,399 | 2,233 | -13,166 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,291 | +15,291 |
| Mexico | 7,161 | 6,275 | -886 |
| Austria | 11,952 | 0 | -11,952 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 811,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,472 |
| Air transport | 17,524 |
| Other | 15,855 |
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) | 395,468 | 415,583 | +20,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,006 | 2,466 | -37,540 |
| Air transport | 0 | 17,524 | +17,524 |
| Other | 15,399 | 456 | -14,943 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 440,326 |
| Harwich | 238,376 |
| London | 104,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,516 |
| 000 | 15,855 |
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 | 224,387 | 215,939 | -8,448 |
| Harwich | 93,144 | 145,232 | +52,088 |
| London | 68,586 | 35,997 | -32,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,039 | 9,477 | -26,562 |
| 000 | 15,399 | 456 | -14,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 11,735 | +11,735 |
| Hull | 1,174 | 5,095 | +3,921 |
| Thamesport | 5,775 | 0 | -5,775 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,663 | +3,663 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 374,695 |
| Netherlands | 183,495 |
| Viet Nam | 32,413 |
| Singapore | 30,000 |
| Egypt | 14,311 |
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 | 121,019 | 253,676 | +132,657 |
| Netherlands | 149,770 | 33,725 | -116,045 |
| Viet Nam | 14,342 | 18,071 | +3,729 |
| Singapore | 15,376 | 14,624 | -752 |
| Egypt | 8,401 | 5,910 | -2,491 |
| Malaysia | 3,738 | 6,859 | +3,121 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 5,130 | +5,130 |
| Thailand | 3,694 | 0 | -3,694 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 3,461 | 0 | -3,461 |
| France | 1,587 | 0 | -1,587 |
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) | 552,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,126 |
| 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) | 268,957 | 283,513 | +14,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,790 | 59,336 | +7,546 |
| 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 | 600,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,942 |
| 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 | 306,673 | 294,146 | -12,527 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,563 | 24,122 | +14,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,587 | 20,355 | +16,768 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 2,002 | +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