Import/export HS code 291030: Epichlorohydrin
A chemical called epichlorohydrin, used in making epoxy resins, adhesives, and coatings
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,006,334 |
| Czechia | 485,043 |
| China | 126,679 |
| India | 31,901 |
| United States | 9,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 623,236 | 383,098 | -240,138 |
| Czechia | 252,965 | 232,078 | -20,887 |
| China | 2,543 | 124,136 | +121,593 |
| India | 13,972 | 17,929 | +3,957 |
| United States | 2,954 | 6,180 | +3,226 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,952 | +4,952 |
| Belgium | 1,674 | 1,861 | +187 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,006,334 |
| Czechia | 520,876 |
| China | 96,790 |
| India | 31,901 |
| United States | 9,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 623,236 | 383,098 | -240,138 |
| Czechia | 254,639 | 266,237 | +11,598 |
| China | 0 | 96,790 | +96,790 |
| India | 13,972 | 17,929 | +3,957 |
| United States | 2,954 | 6,180 | +3,226 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,543 | 0 | -2,543 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 1,118,214 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 488,578 |
| Air transport | 60,786 |
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) | 639,751 | 478,463 | -161,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,639 | 233,939 | -20,700 |
| Air transport | 2,954 | 57,832 | +54,878 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,006,334 |
| Dover | 485,043 |
| Felixstowe | 95,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,485 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 623,236 | 383,098 | -240,138 |
| Dover | 252,965 | 232,078 | -20,887 |
| Felixstowe | 16,515 | 79,297 | +62,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 25,485 | +25,485 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 17,929 | +17,929 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 16,203 | +16,203 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,954 | 6,180 | +3,226 |
| 499 | 0 | 5,012 | +5,012 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 4,952 | +4,952 |
| Harwich | 1,674 | 0 | -1,674 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 811,260 |
| France | 224,176 |
| Germany | 100,402 |
| India | 24,531 |
| Spain | 4,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 276,192 | 535,068 | +258,876 |
| France | 9,969 | 214,207 | +204,238 |
| Germany | 40,458 | 59,944 | +19,486 |
| India | 0 | 24,531 | +24,531 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,320 | +4,320 |
| Sweden | 0 | 3,352 | +3,352 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,204 | +1,204 |
| Portugal | 0 | 900 | +900 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 835,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 327,525 |
| Air transport | 6,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,192 | 559,599 | +283,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,427 | 277,098 | +226,671 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,829 | +6,829 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 580,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 320,685 |
| Tyne | 230,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,531 |
| Dover | 6,840 |
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 | 276,192 | 304,178 | +27,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,457 | 273,228 | +225,771 |
| Tyne | 0 | 230,890 | +230,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 24,531 | +24,531 |
| Dover | 2,970 | 3,870 | +900 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,625 | +5,625 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 1,204 | +1,204 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical called epichlorohydrin, used in making epoxy resins, adhesives, and coatings