Import/export HS code 290960: Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their derivatives
Chemicals used as initiators in polymerization processes and in the production of plastics and resins
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,728,245 |
| Netherlands | 3,818,704 |
| France | 2,458,851 |
| Italy | 785,800 |
| Turkey | 404,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,791,689 | 1,936,556 | -855,133 |
| Netherlands | 1,959,281 | 1,859,423 | -99,858 |
| France | 1,177,776 | 1,281,075 | +103,299 |
| Italy | 383,224 | 402,576 | +19,352 |
| Turkey | 71,577 | 332,858 | +261,281 |
| China | 203,697 | 119,031 | -84,666 |
| Poland | 161,513 | 143,801 | -17,712 |
| Belgium | 153,830 | 65,225 | -88,605 |
| Central African Republic | 0 | 45,038 | +45,038 |
| India | 12,509 | 21,586 | +9,077 |
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 | 6,661,202 |
| Belgium | 2,119,507 |
| Turkey | 1,081,510 |
| China | 1,048,316 |
| Italy | 839,366 |
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 | 3,297,408 | 3,363,794 | +66,386 |
| Belgium | 1,256,032 | 863,475 | -392,557 |
| Turkey | 488,504 | 593,006 | +104,502 |
| China | 580,145 | 468,171 | -111,974 |
| Italy | 418,008 | 421,358 | +3,350 |
| Poland | 489,430 | 293,081 | -196,349 |
| United States | 237,294 | 13,952 | -223,342 |
| South Korea | 85,475 | 78,755 | -6,720 |
| Netherlands | 43,653 | 67,429 | +23,776 |
| India | 12,509 | 21,586 | +9,077 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 11,696,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,390,614 |
| Air transport | 52,934 |
| Other | 36,368 |
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) | 6,406,200 | 5,290,335 | -1,115,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,547 | 890,067 | +389,520 |
| Air transport | 14,853 | 38,081 | +23,228 |
| Other | 18,727 | 17,641 | -1,086 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,573,100 |
| Harwich | 3,555,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,905,925 |
| London | 1,171,309 |
| Eurotunnel | 839,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,487,566 | 2,085,534 | -402,032 |
| Harwich | 2,087,291 | 1,467,713 | -619,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 803,066 | 1,102,859 | +299,793 |
| London | 537,415 | 633,894 | +96,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 392,030 | 447,192 | +55,162 |
| Dover | 215,338 | 317,740 | +102,402 |
| Killingholme | 203,758 | 0 | -203,758 |
| Southampton | 72,833 | 0 | -72,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,494 | 0 | -64,494 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 56,211 | +56,211 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| ACO TECHNOLOGIES PLC | 41 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 34 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 34 |
| INOVYN CHLORVINYLS LIMITED | 32 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 26 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 22 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 20 |
| SCOTT BADER UK LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 419,183 |
| France | 375,358 |
| Belgium | 309,262 |
| China | 195,465 |
| Netherlands | 169,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 206,155 | 213,028 | +6,873 |
| France | 261,135 | 114,223 | -146,912 |
| Belgium | 109,611 | 199,651 | +90,040 |
| China | 136,170 | 59,295 | -76,875 |
| Netherlands | 146,694 | 22,606 | -124,088 |
| Italy | 0 | 57,589 | +57,589 |
| Germany | 14,142 | 39,303 | +25,161 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,102 | 12,548 | -5,554 |
| Malta | 13,736 | 15,023 | +1,287 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,146 | 10,232 | -4,914 |
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) | 1,055,222 |
| Air transport | 765,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,045 |
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) | 563,733 | 491,489 | -72,244 |
| Air transport | 435,840 | 329,807 | -106,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,627 | 12,418 | +791 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 320,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 298,918 |
| Heysham | 213,012 |
| ZLC | 209,966 |
| Holyhead | 133,835 |
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 | 185,187 | 135,495 | -49,692 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,947 | 172,971 | +47,024 |
| Heysham | 93,981 | 119,031 | +25,050 |
| ZLC | 150,671 | 59,295 | -91,376 |
| Holyhead | 84,469 | 49,366 | -35,103 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,687 | 28,006 | -70,681 |
| Manchester Airport | 97,969 | 27,590 | -70,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,050 | 97,679 | +93,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,327 | 44,631 | +14,304 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 39,668 | 26,480 | -13,188 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290960
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used as initiators in polymerization processes and in the production of plastics and resins