Import/export HS code 290949: Various ethers
Other unspecified ethers, used in various chemical and industrial applications
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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 | 38,126,931 |
| Germany | 21,007,886 |
| Netherlands | 18,990,909 |
| Taiwan | 9,025,003 |
| India | 7,808,592 |
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 | 22,064,702 | 16,062,229 | -6,002,473 |
| Germany | 10,303,993 | 10,703,893 | +399,900 |
| Netherlands | 9,519,537 | 9,471,372 | -48,165 |
| Taiwan | 3,468,962 | 5,556,041 | +2,087,079 |
| India | 4,192,347 | 3,616,245 | -576,102 |
| France | 2,738,072 | 2,350,595 | -387,477 |
| South Korea | 1,992,608 | 2,508,283 | +515,675 |
| Switzerland | 1,345,090 | 901,115 | -443,975 |
| China | 836,934 | 1,103,257 | +266,323 |
| Japan | 830,897 | 824,413 | -6,484 |
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 | 25,752,947 |
| Belgium | 19,865,489 |
| Netherlands | 12,904,944 |
| Taiwan | 10,070,541 |
| India | 9,197,687 |
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 | 13,814,624 | 11,938,323 | -1,876,301 |
| Belgium | 10,686,133 | 9,179,356 | -1,506,777 |
| Netherlands | 6,923,644 | 5,981,300 | -942,344 |
| Taiwan | 4,073,917 | 5,996,624 | +1,922,707 |
| India | 4,708,090 | 4,489,597 | -218,493 |
| United States | 4,344,806 | 3,960,047 | -384,759 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,651,665 | 2,872,588 | -1,779,077 |
| France | 3,601,770 | 2,873,523 | -728,247 |
| South Korea | 2,115,183 | 3,123,092 | +1,007,909 |
| Japan | 1,387,826 | 1,118,832 | -268,994 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 77,173,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,047,935 |
| Air transport | 1,442,291 |
| Other | 324,120 |
| Road transport | 70,103 |
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) | 39,636,325 | 37,537,434 | -2,098,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,497,802 | 16,550,133 | -1,947,669 |
| Air transport | 711,264 | 731,027 | +19,763 |
| Other | 228,742 | 95,378 | -133,364 |
| Road transport | 49,670 | 20,433 | -29,237 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 39,384,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,268,147 |
| Felixstowe | 18,342,584 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,166,649 |
| Southampton | 4,544,605 |
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 | 22,005,239 | 17,379,153 | -4,626,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,054,666 | 13,213,481 | +1,158,815 |
| Felixstowe | 8,080,079 | 10,262,505 | +2,182,426 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,481,535 | 3,685,114 | -796,421 |
| Southampton | 2,554,217 | 1,990,388 | -563,829 |
| Dover | 1,413,888 | 1,423,437 | +9,549 |
| Hull | 1,262,749 | 1,015,713 | -247,036 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,548,219 | 627,436 | -920,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 868,989 | 1,165,813 | +296,824 |
| Thamesport | 872,970 | 765,740 | -107,230 |
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
|
58 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
32 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
6 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 39 |
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 46 |
| 2026-02 | 43 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 118 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 108 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 100 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 99 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 89 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 63 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 61 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 60 |
| SOLUTIA UK LIMITED | 59 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 14,943,232 |
| Germany | 2,095,310 |
| United States | 1,689,181 |
| France | 1,525,317 |
| South Korea | 1,443,980 |
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 | 8,003,943 | 6,939,289 | -1,064,654 |
| Germany | 1,104,734 | 990,576 | -114,158 |
| United States | 1,040,216 | 648,965 | -391,251 |
| France | 923,754 | 601,563 | -322,191 |
| South Korea | 761,860 | 682,120 | -79,740 |
| Libya | 1,161,232 | 158,568 | -1,002,664 |
| Spain | 624,315 | 371,641 | -252,674 |
| Philippines | 345,665 | 486,180 | +140,515 |
| Italy | 385,557 | 223,815 | -161,742 |
| India | 504,974 | 56,646 | -448,328 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 163,823 |
| Netherlands | 1,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 88,104 | 75,719 | -12,385 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,194 | +1,194 |
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) | 22,900,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,226,088 |
| Air transport | 989,245 |
| Other | 165,017 |
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) | 13,095,527 | 9,804,883 | -3,290,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,386,921 | 2,839,167 | -547,754 |
| Air transport | 544,642 | 444,603 | -100,039 |
| Other | 88,104 | 76,913 | -11,191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,528,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,001,799 |
| Southampton | 2,322,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,050,617 |
| Hull | 1,376,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,403,604 | 7,124,658 | -1,278,946 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,956,118 | 2,045,681 | -910,437 |
| Southampton | 975,197 | 1,347,595 | +372,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,482,697 | 567,920 | -914,777 |
| Hull | 952,343 | 424,625 | -527,718 |
| Liverpool Docks | 714,989 | 179,540 | -535,449 |
| Felixstowe | 198,385 | 600,820 | +402,435 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 419,047 | 173,770 | -245,277 |
| Manchester Airport | 76,147 | 225,211 | +149,064 |
| London | 216,255 | 15,555 | -200,700 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290949
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unspecified ethers, used in various chemical and industrial applications