Import/export HS code 291030: Epichlorohydrin
A chemical called epichlorohydrin, used in making epoxy resins, adhesives, and coatings
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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 | 1,029,259 |
| Czechia | 531,550 |
| India | 141,718 |
| China | 129,275 |
| 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 | 587,881 | 441,378 | -146,503 |
| Czechia | 252,965 | 278,585 | +25,620 |
| India | 13,972 | 127,746 | +113,774 |
| China | 2,543 | 126,732 | +124,189 |
| United States | 9,134 | 0 | -9,134 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,952 | +4,952 |
| Belgium | 1,674 | 1,861 | +187 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1,268 | +1,268 |
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 | 1,029,259 |
| Czechia | 567,383 |
| India | 141,718 |
| China | 99,386 |
| 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 | 587,881 | 441,378 | -146,503 |
| Czechia | 254,639 | 312,744 | +58,105 |
| India | 13,972 | 127,746 | +113,774 |
| China | 0 | 99,386 | +99,386 |
| United States | 9,134 | 0 | -9,134 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,543 | 0 | -2,543 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1,268 | +1,268 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,250,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 535,085 |
| Air transport | 64,650 |
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) | 604,396 | 646,560 | +42,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,639 | 280,446 | +25,807 |
| Air transport | 9,134 | 55,516 | +46,382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,029,259 |
| Dover | 531,550 |
| Middlesbrough | 127,746 |
| Felixstowe | 95,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,753 |
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 | 587,881 | 441,378 | -146,503 |
| Dover | 252,965 | 278,585 | +25,620 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 127,746 | +127,746 |
| Felixstowe | 16,515 | 79,297 | +62,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 26,753 | +26,753 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 17,499 | +17,499 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,134 | 0 | -9,134 |
| 499 | 0 | 6,312 | +6,312 |
| 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
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 753,641 |
| France | 224,176 |
| Germany | 92,031 |
| 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 | 389,397 | 364,244 | -25,153 |
| France | 216,584 | 7,592 | -208,992 |
| Germany | 42,659 | 49,372 | +6,713 |
| India | 0 | 24,531 | +24,531 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,320 | +4,320 |
| Sweden | 3,352 | 0 | -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) | 778,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 319,154 |
| 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) | 389,397 | 388,775 | -622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 262,595 | 56,559 | -206,036 |
| 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 | 522,751 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,314 |
| 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 | 389,397 | 133,354 | -256,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 258,140 | 54,174 | -203,966 |
| Tyne | 0 | 230,890 | +230,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 24,531 | +24,531 |
| Dover | 4,455 | 2,385 | -2,070 |
| 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