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 | 18,151,202 |
| Germany | 1,292,141 |
| Belgium | 742,294 |
| Italy | 51,580 |
| Switzerland | 896 |
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 | 10,330,639 | 7,820,563 | -2,510,076 |
| Germany | 26,123 | 1,266,018 | +1,239,895 |
| Belgium | 537,872 | 204,422 | -333,450 |
| Italy | 25,507 | 26,073 | +566 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 896 | +896 |
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 | 18,151,202 |
| Germany | 1,375,177 |
| Belgium | 557,834 |
| Italy | 51,580 |
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 | 10,330,639 | 7,820,563 | -2,510,076 |
| Germany | 106,789 | 1,268,388 | +1,161,599 |
| Belgium | 407,174 | 150,660 | -256,514 |
| Italy | 25,507 | 26,073 | +566 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 10,667,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,466,954 |
| Other | 102,320 |
| Air transport | 896 |
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) | 6,073,398 | 4,594,545 | -1,478,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,796,711 | 4,670,243 | -126,468 |
| Other | 50,032 | 52,288 | +2,256 |
| Air transport | 0 | 896 | +896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 11,107,077 |
| Thamesport | 6,863,579 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,168,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 880,896 |
| 000 | 102,320 |
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 | 5,593,909 | 5,513,168 | -80,741 |
| Thamesport | 3,825,681 | 3,037,898 | -787,783 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,016,687 | 151,345 | -865,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,217 | 506,679 | +132,462 |
| 000 | 50,032 | 52,288 | +2,256 |
| Harwich | 59,615 | 21,703 | -37,912 |
| Hull | 0 | 33,995 | +33,995 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 896 | +896 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 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