Import/export HS code 290950: Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their derivatives
Chemicals used in the production of resins, plastics, and other industrial materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,242,208 |
| France | 884,982 |
| Netherlands | 856,322 |
| Indonesia | 854,427 |
| India | 602,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 699,734 | 542,474 | -157,260 |
| France | 514,958 | 370,024 | -144,934 |
| Netherlands | 385,177 | 471,145 | +85,968 |
| Indonesia | 512,081 | 342,346 | -169,735 |
| India | 397,864 | 205,133 | -192,731 |
| Belgium | 361,111 | 208,305 | -152,806 |
| China | 194,303 | 353,179 | +158,876 |
| United States | 83,632 | 260,118 | +176,486 |
| Spain | 149,747 | 144,305 | -5,442 |
| Germany | 170,867 | 107,197 | -63,670 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,281,392 |
| Madagascar | 1,086,060 |
| Japan | 972,307 |
| China | 947,224 |
| India | 884,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 714,549 | 566,843 | -147,706 |
| Madagascar | 616,448 | 469,612 | -146,836 |
| Japan | 532,015 | 440,292 | -91,723 |
| China | 343,504 | 603,720 | +260,216 |
| India | 506,373 | 378,223 | -128,150 |
| Belgium | 493,085 | 374,352 | -118,733 |
| Switzerland | 101,716 | 62,262 | -39,454 |
| France | 74,963 | 69,240 | -5,723 |
| South Korea | 0 | 139,022 | +139,022 |
| United States | 68,111 | 54,437 | -13,674 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,103,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,074,692 |
| Air transport | 1,370,020 |
| Road transport | 159,427 |
| Other | 41,399 |
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) | 1,794,822 | 1,308,491 | -486,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,200,320 | 874,372 | -325,948 |
| Air transport | 543,223 | 826,797 | +283,574 |
| Road transport | 0 | 159,427 | +159,427 |
| Other | 3,233 | 38,166 | +34,933 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,244,419 |
| Felixstowe | 1,141,854 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 838,284 |
| Hull | 830,197 |
| Thamesport | 493,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 696,888 | 547,531 | -149,357 |
| Felixstowe | 775,391 | 366,463 | -408,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 407,200 | 431,084 | +23,884 |
| Hull | 477,125 | 353,072 | -124,053 |
| Thamesport | 266,104 | 227,001 | -39,103 |
| 499 | 0 | 450,685 | +450,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,918 | 230,157 | +102,239 |
| Harwich | 160,403 | 128,978 | -31,425 |
| Southampton | 126,189 | 22,831 | -103,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,051 | 108,986 | +80,935 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 90 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 75 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 66 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 64 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 64 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 40 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 31 |
| KUMAR ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,135,656 |
| Germany | 339,950 |
| Netherlands | 264,265 |
| United States | 208,899 |
| United Arab Emirates | 161,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 140,563 | 1,995,093 | +1,854,530 |
| Germany | 178,813 | 161,137 | -17,676 |
| Netherlands | 126,172 | 138,093 | +11,921 |
| United States | 88,214 | 120,685 | +32,471 |
| United Arab Emirates | 138,525 | 23,243 | -115,282 |
| Indonesia | 72,025 | 54,808 | -17,217 |
| Turkey | 101,625 | 16,781 | -84,844 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 89,437 | 11,726 | -77,711 |
| Brazil | 19,847 | 67,339 | +47,492 |
| Spain | 58,314 | 26,415 | -31,899 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,975,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 903,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,656 |
| Road transport | 9,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 585,542 | 2,390,151 | +1,804,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 472,522 | 430,743 | -41,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 322,184 | 83,472 | -238,712 |
| Road transport | 9,798 | 0 | -9,798 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,345,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 715,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 315,986 |
| ZLC | 252,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 248,936 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 246,739 | 2,098,807 | +1,852,068 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,757 | 365,217 | +14,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,715 | 54,271 | -207,444 |
| ZLC | 136,534 | 115,589 | -20,945 |
| London Stansted Airport | 157,203 | 91,733 | -65,470 |
| Southampton | 59,360 | 29,201 | -30,159 |
| Dover | 80,125 | 5,283 | -74,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,658 | 28,605 | -6,053 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,761 | 45,967 | +38,206 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,057 | 9,849 | -18,208 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the production of resins, plastics, and other industrial materials