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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* 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 | 1,256,502 |
| France | 928,512 |
| Indonesia | 878,824 |
| Netherlands | 867,404 |
| India | 652,484 |
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 | 698,440 | 558,062 | -140,378 |
| France | 608,145 | 320,367 | -287,778 |
| Indonesia | 502,772 | 376,052 | -126,720 |
| Netherlands | 473,490 | 393,914 | -79,576 |
| India | 423,788 | 228,696 | -195,092 |
| Belgium | 340,363 | 199,601 | -140,762 |
| China | 174,390 | 341,924 | +167,534 |
| United States | 68,770 | 268,438 | +199,668 |
| Spain | 153,713 | 130,268 | -23,445 |
| Germany | 92,817 | 92,416 | -401 |
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 | 1,309,917 |
| Madagascar | 1,089,205 |
| India | 972,222 |
| Belgium | 910,967 |
| China | 905,888 |
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 | 727,549 | 582,368 | -145,181 |
| Madagascar | 613,277 | 475,928 | -137,349 |
| India | 554,390 | 417,832 | -136,558 |
| Belgium | 583,087 | 327,880 | -255,207 |
| China | 311,740 | 594,148 | +282,408 |
| Japan | 476,270 | 381,217 | -95,053 |
| Switzerland | 106,897 | 63,295 | -43,602 |
| South Korea | 0 | 139,022 | +139,022 |
| France | 71,571 | 65,717 | -5,854 |
| United States | 72,889 | 50,792 | -22,097 |
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 | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 3,101,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,092,292 |
| Air transport | 1,347,746 |
| 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) | 1,779,712 | 1,322,015 | -457,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,269,948 | 822,344 | -447,604 |
| Air transport | 546,825 | 800,921 | +254,096 |
| 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 | 1,260,147 |
| Felixstowe | 1,159,624 |
| Hull | 884,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 826,555 |
| Thamesport | 483,034 |
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 | 701,452 | 558,695 | -142,757 |
| Felixstowe | 736,710 | 422,914 | -313,796 |
| Hull | 577,767 | 306,600 | -271,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 421,281 | 405,274 | -16,007 |
| Thamesport | 280,642 | 202,392 | -78,250 |
| 499 | 0 | 450,685 | +450,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 205,901 | 145,716 | -60,185 |
| Harwich | 171,810 | 117,571 | -54,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,051 | 108,986 | +80,935 |
| London | 37,909 | 92,944 | +55,035 |
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
|
15 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 91 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 75 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 65 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 64 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 40 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 32 |
| 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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,125,992 |
| Germany | 321,566 |
| Netherlands | 253,265 |
| United States | 203,195 |
| United Arab Emirates | 155,575 |
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 | 137,932 | 1,988,060 | +1,850,128 |
| Germany | 167,241 | 154,325 | -12,916 |
| Netherlands | 117,287 | 135,978 | +18,691 |
| United States | 76,994 | 126,201 | +49,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 132,332 | 23,243 | -109,089 |
| Indonesia | 60,357 | 53,252 | -7,105 |
| Turkey | 87,023 | 20,566 | -66,457 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 89,437 | 11,726 | -77,711 |
| Brazil | 14,658 | 68,537 | +53,879 |
| Singapore | 46,245 | 36,152 | -10,093 |
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 | 2,923,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 850,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 390,866 |
| 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 | 539,182 | 2,384,467 | +1,845,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 414,183 | 436,350 | +22,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 306,196 | 84,670 | -221,526 |
| 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 | 2,307,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 670,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 307,582 |
| ZLC | 249,522 |
| London Stansted Airport | 245,510 |
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 | 205,278 | 2,102,012 | +1,896,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 302,453 | 367,808 | +65,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 252,113 | 55,469 | -196,644 |
| ZLC | 142,962 | 106,560 | -36,402 |
| London Stansted Airport | 148,228 | 97,282 | -50,946 |
| Southampton | 52,974 | 29,201 | -23,773 |
| Dover | 67,975 | 5,283 | -62,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,773 | 26,490 | -10,283 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,409 | 40,558 | +35,149 |
| 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