Import/export HS code 290941: 2,2′-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
A chemical used as a solvent and in the production of plastics, resins, and antifreeze
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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 | 8,460,571 |
| Belgium | 4,675,961 |
| United States | 4,228,540 |
| Netherlands | 1,724,182 |
| China | 1,232,287 |
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 | 1,826,541 | 6,634,030 | +4,807,489 |
| Belgium | 2,223,835 | 2,452,126 | +228,291 |
| United States | 4,179,712 | 48,828 | -4,130,884 |
| Netherlands | 966,565 | 757,617 | -208,948 |
| China | 603,164 | 629,123 | +25,959 |
| Turkey | 127,885 | 65,339 | -62,546 |
| India | 81,224 | 85,950 | +4,726 |
| Poland | 87,034 | 0 | -87,034 |
| France | 48,182 | 37,112 | -11,070 |
| Finland | 1,093 | 52,367 | +51,274 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,377,703 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,303,960 |
| Belgium | 1,427,091 |
| China | 693,665 |
| Germany | 241,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,258,074 | 7,119,629 | +861,555 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,100,688 | 2,203,272 | +102,584 |
| Belgium | 848,228 | 578,863 | -269,365 |
| China | 216,865 | 476,800 | +259,935 |
| Germany | 134,894 | 107,033 | -27,861 |
| Netherlands | 138,331 | 57,598 | -80,733 |
| Turkey | 127,885 | 65,339 | -62,546 |
| India | 81,224 | 85,950 | +4,726 |
| Taiwan | 122,545 | 0 | -122,545 |
| Poland | 87,034 | 0 | -87,034 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,468,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,388,742 |
| Other | 1,986,330 |
| Air transport | 74,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,516,907 | 8,951,486 | +3,434,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,604,989 | 1,783,753 | -821,236 |
| Other | 1,986,320 | 10 | -1,986,310 |
| Air transport | 38,578 | 35,876 | -2,702 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 12,804,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,113,678 |
| 000 | 1,986,330 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,814,343 |
| Felixstowe | 1,112,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4,668,029 | 8,136,624 | +3,468,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 979,925 | 1,133,753 | +153,828 |
| 000 | 1,986,320 | 10 | -1,986,310 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,264,635 | 549,708 | -714,927 |
| Felixstowe | 631,465 | 480,860 | -150,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 203,743 | 203,244 | -499 |
| Southampton | 89,956 | 81,841 | -8,115 |
| Dover | 126,292 | 30,686 | -95,606 |
| Hull | 105,148 | 30,389 | -74,759 |
| Thamesport | 50,403 | 38,904 | -11,499 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 447,626 |
| Ireland | 194,559 |
| Netherlands | 23,604 |
| Sweden | 12,420 |
| Italy | 4,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 303,876 | 143,750 | -160,126 |
| Ireland | 99,857 | 94,702 | -5,155 |
| Netherlands | 13,189 | 10,415 | -2,774 |
| Sweden | 4,000 | 8,420 | +4,420 |
| Italy | 2,223 | 1,781 | -442 |
| Germany | 816 | 2,840 | +2,024 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,695 | +1,695 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| United States | 918 | 0 | -918 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 24,558 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 14,512 | 10,046 | -4,466 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 457,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 204,377 |
| Other | 25,337 |
| Air transport | 2,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,794 | 148,279 | -160,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,794 | 103,583 | +2,789 |
| Other | 15,291 | 10,046 | -5,245 |
| Air transport | 1,093 | 1,695 | +602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 187,644 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 138,500 |
| Southampton | 122,400 |
| Heysham | 76,457 |
| Holyhead | 65,452 |
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 Gateway Port | 187,644 | 0 | -187,644 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 35,500 | 103,000 | +67,500 |
| Southampton | 81,650 | 40,750 | -40,900 |
| Heysham | 38,291 | 38,166 | -125 |
| Holyhead | 31,856 | 33,596 | +1,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,621 | 14,269 | +648 |
| 000 | 15,291 | 10,046 | -5,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,897 | 9,880 | -2,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,000 | 8,420 | +4,420 |
| Milford | 897 | 3,014 | +2,117 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used as a solvent and in the production of plastics, resins, and antifreeze