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 | 849,052 |
| Czechia | 559,301 |
| China | 99,846 |
| Thailand | 66,012 |
| India | 31,901 |
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 | 595,412 | 253,640 | -341,772 |
| Czechia | 400,129 | 159,172 | -240,957 |
| China | 2,543 | 97,303 | +94,760 |
| Thailand | 66,012 | 0 | -66,012 |
| India | 13,972 | 17,929 | +3,957 |
| United States | 2,954 | 6,180 | +3,226 |
| Belgium | 1,674 | 1,861 | +187 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,380 | +3,380 |
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 | 849,052 |
| Czechia | 593,562 |
| China | 69,957 |
| Thailand | 66,012 |
| India | 31,901 |
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 | 595,412 | 253,640 | -341,772 |
| Czechia | 401,803 | 191,759 | -210,044 |
| China | 0 | 69,957 | +69,957 |
| Thailand | 66,012 | 0 | -66,012 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 1,026,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 562,836 |
| Air transport | 32,381 |
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) | 677,939 | 349,005 | -328,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 401,803 | 161,033 | -240,770 |
| Air transport | 2,954 | 29,427 | +26,473 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 849,052 |
| Dover | 522,691 |
| Felixstowe | 95,812 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,610 |
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 | 595,412 | 253,640 | -341,772 |
| Dover | 363,519 | 159,172 | -204,347 |
| Felixstowe | 16,515 | 79,297 | +62,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,012 | 0 | -66,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,610 | 0 | -36,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 19,867 | +19,867 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 17,929 | +17,929 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,954 | 6,180 | +3,226 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 3,380 | +3,380 |
| 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 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 723,837 |
| Switzerland | 398,400 |
| France | 222,691 |
| Germany | 120,326 |
| 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 | 447,645 | +171,453 |
| Switzerland | 398,400 | 0 | -398,400 |
| France | 7,568 | 215,123 | +207,555 |
| Germany | 71,275 | 49,051 | -22,224 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,320 | +4,320 |
| Sweden | 0 | 3,352 | +3,352 |
| South Korea | 1,854 | 0 | -1,854 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 728,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 723,837 |
| Air transport | 24,907 |
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) | 461,019 | 267,121 | -193,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,192 | 447,645 | +171,453 |
| Air transport | 18,078 | 6,829 | -11,249 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 492,947 |
| Dover | 403,755 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,385 |
| Tyne | 230,890 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,078 |
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 | 216,755 | -59,437 |
| Dover | 401,370 | 2,385 | -398,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,649 | 264,736 | +205,087 |
| Tyne | 0 | 230,890 | +230,890 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,078 | 0 | -18,078 |
| 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