Import/export HS code 29094980: Various ethers
Other unspecified ethers, used in various chemical and industrial applications
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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 | 38,182,442 |
| Germany | 18,698,498 |
| Netherlands | 18,147,778 |
| Taiwan | 8,214,727 |
| India | 7,500,446 |
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 | 24,255,199 | 13,927,243 | -10,327,956 |
| Germany | 10,435,114 | 8,263,384 | -2,171,730 |
| Netherlands | 10,576,620 | 7,571,158 | -3,005,462 |
| Taiwan | 4,480,864 | 3,733,863 | -747,001 |
| India | 4,246,432 | 3,254,014 | -992,418 |
| France | 2,921,144 | 1,698,645 | -1,222,499 |
| South Korea | 2,155,606 | 1,788,488 | -367,118 |
| Switzerland | 1,591,005 | 761,431 | -829,574 |
| China | 865,851 | 930,704 | +64,853 |
| Japan | 791,088 | 713,963 | -77,125 |
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 | 24,893,755 |
| Belgium | 18,541,858 |
| Netherlands | 12,065,702 |
| Taiwan | 9,201,935 |
| India | 8,562,929 |
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 | 15,663,885 | 9,229,870 | -6,434,015 |
| Belgium | 11,006,284 | 7,535,574 | -3,470,710 |
| Netherlands | 6,461,945 | 5,603,757 | -858,188 |
| Taiwan | 4,943,533 | 4,258,402 | -685,131 |
| India | 4,612,566 | 3,950,363 | -662,203 |
| United States | 5,478,085 | 2,922,013 | -2,556,072 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,684,698 | 2,467,015 | -3,217,683 |
| France | 3,579,916 | 2,373,700 | -1,206,216 |
| South Korea | 2,316,108 | 2,150,951 | -165,157 |
| Japan | 1,422,994 | 945,204 | -477,790 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 72,267,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,746,474 |
| Air transport | 1,441,960 |
| Other | 384,638 |
| Road transport | 71,614 |
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) | 42,282,264 | 29,985,503 | -12,296,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,142,644 | 13,603,830 | -6,538,814 |
| Air transport | 1,049,899 | 392,061 | -657,838 |
| Other | 266,398 | 118,240 | -148,158 |
| Road transport | 34,967 | 36,647 | +1,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 38,098,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,098,091 |
| Felixstowe | 17,447,566 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,003,390 |
| Southampton | 4,379,015 |
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 | 24,363,052 | 13,735,635 | -10,627,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,760,072 | 10,338,019 | -1,422,053 |
| Felixstowe | 9,456,221 | 7,991,345 | -1,464,876 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,372,665 | 3,630,725 | -741,940 |
| Southampton | 2,629,256 | 1,749,759 | -879,497 |
| Dover | 1,676,590 | 1,021,456 | -655,134 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,780,576 | 527,211 | -1,253,365 |
| Hull | 1,417,944 | 825,217 | -592,727 |
| Liverpool Docks | 750,315 | 1,113,611 | +363,296 |
| Thamesport | 823,187 | 907,052 | +83,865 |
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 | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 113 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 105 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 96 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 94 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 84 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 59 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 56 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 55 |
| SOLUTIA UK LIMITED | 54 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | 14,863,268 |
| Germany | 1,993,723 |
| United States | 1,798,407 |
| Libya | 1,589,977 |
| South Korea | 1,389,956 |
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 | 7,478,480 | 7,384,788 | -93,692 |
| Germany | 1,036,567 | 957,156 | -79,411 |
| United States | 1,607,268 | 191,139 | -1,416,129 |
| Libya | 1,320,108 | 269,869 | -1,050,239 |
| South Korea | 745,014 | 644,942 | -100,072 |
| France | 719,822 | 653,052 | -66,770 |
| Spain | 820,223 | 404,996 | -415,227 |
| Philippines | 340,736 | 397,098 | +56,362 |
| India | 329,302 | 308,759 | -20,543 |
| Ireland | 237,669 | 268,727 | +31,058 |
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 | 152,774 |
| Netherlands | 597 |
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 | 85,728 | 67,046 | -18,682 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 597 | +597 |
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) | 22,176,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,935,840 |
| Air transport | 863,418 |
| Other | 153,371 |
| Road transport | 4,300 |
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) | 12,017,161 | 10,159,028 | -1,858,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,426,977 | 2,508,863 | -1,918,114 |
| Air transport | 520,268 | 343,150 | -177,118 |
| Other | 85,728 | 67,643 | -18,085 |
| Road transport | 4,300 | 0 | -4,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,525,451 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,587,768 |
| Southampton | 2,419,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,046,103 |
| Hull | 1,325,656 |
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 | 7,821,298 | 7,704,153 | -117,145 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,916,473 | 1,671,295 | -1,245,178 |
| Southampton | 1,408,380 | 1,011,389 | -396,991 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,097,025 | 949,078 | -147,947 |
| Hull | 793,283 | 532,373 | -260,910 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,087,702 | 150,719 | -936,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 390,424 | 221,060 | -169,364 |
| Felixstowe | 83,788 | 323,881 | +240,093 |
| London | 381,930 | 7,230 | -374,700 |
| Dover | 273,714 | 85,495 | -188,219 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29094980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unspecified ethers, used in various chemical and industrial applications