Import/export HS code 29094980: 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 | 38,424,868 |
| Germany | 20,099,534 |
| Netherlands | 19,232,312 |
| Taiwan | 9,149,106 |
| India | 8,062,063 |
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 | 23,211,785 | 15,213,083 | -7,998,702 |
| Germany | 10,327,912 | 9,771,622 | -556,290 |
| Netherlands | 9,967,800 | 9,264,512 | -703,288 |
| Taiwan | 3,961,541 | 5,187,565 | +1,226,024 |
| India | 4,095,806 | 3,966,257 | -129,549 |
| France | 2,802,484 | 2,132,052 | -670,432 |
| South Korea | 2,227,193 | 2,194,152 | -33,041 |
| Switzerland | 1,356,630 | 974,352 | -382,278 |
| China | 818,882 | 1,068,753 | +249,871 |
| Japan | 787,509 | 773,099 | -14,410 |
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 | 25,732,795 |
| Belgium | 19,489,957 |
| Netherlands | 12,812,154 |
| Taiwan | 10,188,517 |
| India | 9,395,324 |
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 | 14,623,495 | 11,109,300 | -3,514,195 |
| Belgium | 11,064,551 | 8,425,406 | -2,639,145 |
| Netherlands | 6,610,556 | 6,201,598 | -408,958 |
| Taiwan | 4,559,885 | 5,628,632 | +1,068,747 |
| India | 4,549,719 | 4,845,605 | +295,886 |
| United States | 4,676,964 | 3,730,127 | -946,837 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,077,812 | 2,786,822 | -2,290,990 |
| France | 3,741,114 | 2,872,514 | -868,600 |
| South Korea | 2,396,180 | 2,714,382 | +318,202 |
| Japan | 1,370,000 | 1,036,803 | -333,197 |
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 |
| 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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 76,191,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,711,647 |
| Air transport | 1,238,911 |
| Other | 333,537 |
| 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) | 40,697,368 | 35,493,878 | -5,203,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,682,487 | 16,029,160 | -3,653,327 |
| Air transport | 557,523 | 681,388 | +123,865 |
| Other | 224,519 | 109,018 | -115,501 |
| 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 | 39,227,037 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,407,696 |
| Felixstowe | 18,770,580 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,396,413 |
| Southampton | 4,390,134 |
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 | 23,068,940 | 16,158,097 | -6,910,843 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,369,088 | 12,038,608 | -330,480 |
| Felixstowe | 8,625,478 | 10,145,102 | +1,519,624 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,530,186 | 3,866,227 | -663,959 |
| Southampton | 2,541,425 | 1,848,709 | -692,716 |
| Dover | 1,405,557 | 1,273,480 | -132,077 |
| Hull | 1,235,207 | 1,065,097 | -170,110 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,567,435 | 660,976 | -906,459 |
| Liverpool Docks | 861,446 | 1,209,302 | +347,856 |
| Thamesport | 829,156 | 817,537 | -11,619 |
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 46 |
| 2026-02 | 43 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-12 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 117 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 108 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 99 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 88 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 62 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 60 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 59 |
| SOLUTIA UK LIMITED | 58 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 15,304,946 |
| Germany | 2,099,697 |
| United States | 1,940,941 |
| France | 1,611,374 |
| Libya | 1,319,800 |
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 | 7,714,750 | 7,590,196 | -124,554 |
| Germany | 900,659 | 1,199,038 | +298,379 |
| United States | 1,413,434 | 527,507 | -885,927 |
| France | 1,040,256 | 571,118 | -469,138 |
| Libya | 1,049,931 | 269,869 | -780,062 |
| South Korea | 761,860 | 514,705 | -247,155 |
| Spain | 777,755 | 348,177 | -429,578 |
| Philippines | 344,556 | 446,551 | +101,995 |
| India | 506,483 | 101,953 | -404,530 |
| Ireland | 328,599 | 198,002 | -130,597 |
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 | 170,908 |
| 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 | 94,990 | 75,918 | -19,072 |
| 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) | 23,345,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,412,377 |
| Air transport | 1,009,127 |
| Other | 172,102 |
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) | 12,864,033 | 10,481,881 | -2,382,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,718,341 | 2,694,036 | -1,024,305 |
| Air transport | 489,964 | 519,163 | +29,199 |
| Other | 94,990 | 77,112 | -17,878 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,011,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,941,546 |
| Southampton | 2,385,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,029,785 |
| Hull | 1,461,856 |
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 | 8,179,385 | 7,831,948 | -347,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,924,840 | 2,016,706 | -908,134 |
| Southampton | 1,121,827 | 1,264,007 | +142,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,503,089 | 526,696 | -976,393 |
| Hull | 1,017,948 | 443,908 | -574,040 |
| Liverpool Docks | 928,745 | 191,541 | -737,204 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 432,020 | 214,695 | -217,325 |
| Felixstowe | 87,084 | 534,930 | +447,846 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,314 | 288,334 | +277,020 |
| London | 253,734 | 11,325 | -242,409 |
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