Import/export HS code 291020: Propylene oxide
A chemical known as propylene oxide, used in making foams, solvents, and other industrial products
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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 | 17,055,182 |
| Germany | 1,476,515 |
| Belgium | 699,443 |
| Italy | 51,580 |
| Switzerland | 1,821 |
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 | 10,190,586 | 6,864,596 | -3,325,990 |
| Germany | 60,825 | 1,415,690 | +1,354,865 |
| Belgium | 529,328 | 170,115 | -359,213 |
| Italy | 51,580 | 0 | -51,580 |
| Switzerland | 896 | 925 | +29 |
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 | 17,055,182 |
| Germany | 1,559,551 |
| Belgium | 527,310 |
| Italy | 51,580 |
| Switzerland | 925 |
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 | 10,190,586 | 6,864,596 | -3,325,990 |
| Germany | 142,387 | 1,417,164 | +1,274,777 |
| Belgium | 394,995 | 132,315 | -262,680 |
| Italy | 51,580 | 0 | -51,580 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 925 | +925 |
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 | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,231,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,961,673 |
| Other | 89,993 |
| Air transport | 1,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,849,693 | 4,381,361 | -1,468,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,928,959 | 4,032,714 | -896,245 |
| Other | 53,667 | 36,326 | -17,341 |
| Air transport | 896 | 925 | +29 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 10,696,883 |
| Thamesport | 6,446,324 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,083,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 880,896 |
| 000 | 89,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5,723,096 | 4,973,787 | -749,309 |
| Thamesport | 3,642,161 | 2,804,163 | -837,998 |
| Middlesbrough | 966,185 | 117,650 | -848,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 418,119 | 462,777 | +44,658 |
| 000 | 53,667 | 36,326 | -17,341 |
| Harwich | 29,091 | 21,703 | -7,388 |
| Hull | 0 | 33,995 | +33,995 |
| London Stansted Airport | 896 | 925 | +29 |
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
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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+ | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 52,403 |
| Netherlands | 34,746 |
| Germany | 29,347 |
| Italy | 4,392 |
| Ireland | 3,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 52,403 | 0 | -52,403 |
| Netherlands | 34,746 | 0 | -34,746 |
| Germany | 29,347 | 0 | -29,347 |
| Italy | 4,392 | 0 | -4,392 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,114 | +3,114 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,114 | +1,114 |
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) | 84,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,746 |
| Air transport | 5,506 |
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) | 81,750 | 3,114 | -78,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,746 | 0 | -34,746 |
| Air transport | 4,392 | 1,114 | -3,278 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 81,750 |
| Thamesport | 34,746 |
| ZLC | 4,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,114 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,114 |
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 | 81,750 | 0 | -81,750 |
| Thamesport | 34,746 | 0 | -34,746 |
| ZLC | 4,392 | 0 | -4,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 3,114 | +3,114 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,114 | +1,114 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical known as propylene oxide, used in making foams, solvents, and other industrial products