Import/export HS code 291010: Ethylene oxide
A chemical called ethylene oxide, used in making plastics, detergents, and sterilizing medical equipment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,457,368 |
| Germany | 6,574,930 |
| Belgium | 1,619,073 |
| United States | 1,040,753 |
| South Korea | 89,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,694,722 | 5,762,646 | -932,076 |
| Germany | 3,644,936 | 2,929,994 | -714,942 |
| Belgium | 743,704 | 875,369 | +131,665 |
| United States | 276,918 | 763,835 | +486,917 |
| South Korea | 38,846 | 50,589 | +11,743 |
| France | 80,729 | 2,430 | -78,299 |
| Poland | 7,432 | 0 | -7,432 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,322,810 |
| Germany | 7,739,040 |
| United States | 1,044,323 |
| Belgium | 817,947 |
| South Korea | 89,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,935,544 | 5,387,266 | -548,278 |
| Germany | 4,483,732 | 3,255,308 | -1,228,424 |
| United States | 276,918 | 767,405 | +490,487 |
| Belgium | 342,168 | 475,779 | +133,611 |
| South Korea | 38,846 | 50,589 | +11,743 |
| Poland | 7,432 | 0 | -7,432 |
| France | 1,111 | 0 | -1,111 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 19,894,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,126,114 |
| Other | 850,052 |
| Air transport | 1,218 |
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) | 10,775,273 | 9,119,493 | -1,655,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,478 | 815,636 | +505,158 |
| Other | 401,536 | 448,516 | +46,980 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,218 | +1,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 18,928,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,059,751 |
| 000 | 850,052 |
| Felixstowe | 748,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 10,746,988 | 8,181,623 | -2,565,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 297,134 | 762,617 | +465,483 |
| 000 | 401,536 | 448,516 | +46,980 |
| Felixstowe | 3,326 | 745,315 | +741,989 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 203,982 | +203,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 26,795 | +26,795 |
| Southampton | 7,306 | 10,652 | +3,346 |
| Dover | 7,176 | 1,715 | -5,461 |
| London | 7,998 | 0 | -7,998 |
| Killingholme | 7,432 | 0 | -7,432 |
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 | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 763,141 |
| Australia | 316,472 |
| France | 110,123 |
| South Africa | 94,843 |
| Germany | 56,135 |
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 | 361,263 | 401,878 | +40,615 |
| Australia | 229,217 | 87,255 | -141,962 |
| France | 53,329 | 56,794 | +3,465 |
| South Africa | 68,756 | 26,087 | -42,669 |
| Germany | 17,612 | 38,523 | +20,911 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 46,940 | +46,940 |
| Spain | 24,920 | 21,460 | -3,460 |
| Greece | 17,530 | 21,811 | +4,281 |
| Latvia | 12,128 | 27,128 | +15,000 |
| Rwanda | 10,095 | 25,561 | +15,466 |
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) | 796,344 |
| Air transport | 676,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,814 |
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) | 373,121 | 423,223 | +50,102 |
| Air transport | 300,042 | 376,306 | +76,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,556 | 49,258 | -158,298 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 615,967 |
| London Stansted Airport | 419,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 247,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 232,838 |
| Dover | 100,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 280,850 | 335,117 | +54,267 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,178 | 199,346 | -20,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 207,556 | 39,759 | -167,797 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,583 | 158,255 | +83,672 |
| Dover | 46,380 | 54,408 | +8,028 |
| Harwich | 32,669 | 27,920 | -4,749 |
| ZLC | 4,137 | 16,847 | +12,710 |
| Heysham | 13,222 | 0 | -13,222 |
| Southampton | 0 | 9,499 | +9,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,778 | +5,778 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical called ethylene oxide, used in making plastics, detergents, and sterilizing medical equipment