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 | 11,727,953 |
| Germany | 6,471,519 |
| Belgium | 1,464,732 |
| United States | 1,157,610 |
| France | 80,729 |
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 | 6,555,875 | 5,172,078 | -1,383,797 |
| Germany | 3,902,244 | 2,569,275 | -1,332,969 |
| Belgium | 694,827 | 769,905 | +75,078 |
| United States | 397,285 | 760,325 | +363,040 |
| France | 80,729 | 0 | -80,729 |
| South Korea | 38,846 | 34,446 | -4,400 |
| China | 11,198 | 0 | -11,198 |
| 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 | 10,593,395 |
| Germany | 7,636,769 |
| United States | 1,157,610 |
| Belgium | 728,811 |
| South Korea | 73,292 |
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 | 6,097,789 | 4,495,606 | -1,602,183 |
| Germany | 4,439,948 | 3,196,821 | -1,243,127 |
| United States | 397,285 | 760,325 | +363,040 |
| Belgium | 316,558 | 412,253 | +95,695 |
| South Korea | 38,846 | 34,446 | -4,400 |
| China | 11,198 | 0 | -11,198 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 18,972,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,224,398 |
| Other | 784,847 |
| Air transport | 12,416 |
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) | 10,868,124 | 8,104,680 | -2,763,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 430,845 | 793,553 | +362,708 |
| Other | 378,269 | 406,578 | +28,309 |
| Air transport | 11,198 | 1,218 | -9,980 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 18,929,123 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,176,608 |
| 000 | 784,847 |
| Southampton | 17,958 |
| Felixstowe | 16,468 |
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 | 10,837,298 | 8,091,825 | -2,745,473 |
| Liverpool Docks | 417,501 | 759,107 | +341,606 |
| 000 | 378,269 | 406,578 | +28,309 |
| Southampton | 7,306 | 10,652 | +3,346 |
| Felixstowe | 3,326 | 13,142 | +9,816 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,198 | 0 | -11,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,140 | +11,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,652 | +10,652 |
| Dover | 7,176 | 1,715 | -5,461 |
| London | 7,998 | 0 | -7,998 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 669,858 |
| Australia | 265,473 |
| France | 114,199 |
| South Africa | 68,756 |
| Germany | 53,374 |
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 | 374,744 | 295,114 | -79,630 |
| Australia | 221,962 | 43,511 | -178,451 |
| France | 64,169 | 50,030 | -14,139 |
| South Africa | 42,404 | 26,352 | -16,052 |
| Germany | 14,812 | 38,562 | +23,750 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 46,940 | +46,940 |
| Spain | 23,273 | 20,050 | -3,223 |
| Rwanda | 10,095 | 25,561 | +15,466 |
| Latvia | 9,388 | 25,019 | +15,631 |
| Italy | 13,467 | 20,809 | +7,342 |
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) | 713,965 |
| Air transport | 613,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,055 |
| Road transport | 2,060 |
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) | 388,469 | 325,496 | -62,973 |
| Air transport | 288,875 | 324,199 | +35,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,556 | 9,499 | -198,057 |
| Road transport | 2,060 | 0 | -2,060 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 538,563 |
| London Stansted Airport | 383,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 214,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 207,556 |
| Dover | 100,662 |
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 | 289,560 | 249,003 | -40,557 |
| London Stansted Airport | 221,633 | 162,294 | -59,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,690 | 150,289 | +85,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 207,556 | 0 | -207,556 |
| Dover | 53,018 | 47,644 | -5,374 |
| Harwich | 32,669 | 27,920 | -4,749 |
| ZLC | 3,468 | 9,758 | +6,290 |
| Heysham | 13,222 | 0 | -13,222 |
| Southampton | 0 | 9,499 | +9,499 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,144 | 929 | -215 |
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