Import/export HS code 291469: Various quinones
Other quinone-based chemicals used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 409,913 |
| Japan | 295,662 |
| Netherlands | 245,005 |
| Poland | 91,753 |
| China | 72,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 361,337 | 48,576 | -312,761 |
| Japan | 147,483 | 148,179 | +696 |
| Netherlands | 194,551 | 50,454 | -144,097 |
| Poland | 0 | 91,753 | +91,753 |
| China | 14,753 | 58,161 | +43,408 |
| United States | 27,858 | 12,285 | -15,573 |
| France | 0 | 31,480 | +31,480 |
| Hungary | 12,569 | 17,529 | +4,960 |
| Belgium | 22,971 | 0 | -22,971 |
| Germany | 6,001 | 11,965 | +5,964 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 569,047 |
| India | 422,004 |
| China | 122,761 |
| Poland | 91,753 |
| United States | 44,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 365,005 | 204,042 | -160,963 |
| India | 368,653 | 53,351 | -315,302 |
| China | 42,321 | 80,440 | +38,119 |
| Poland | 0 | 91,753 | +91,753 |
| United States | 32,569 | 11,679 | -20,890 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,566 | +28,566 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,448 | +11,448 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,022 | +5,022 |
| Germany | 2,244 | 0 | -2,244 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,065 | +2,065 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 915,409 |
| Air transport | 352,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,949 |
| Other | 1,310 |
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) | 668,452 | 246,957 | -421,495 |
| Air transport | 118,510 | 234,203 | +115,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,743 | 7,206 | -18,537 |
| Other | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 482,617 |
| Southampton | 295,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,948 |
| Harwich | 116,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 86,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 439,702 | 42,915 | -396,787 |
| Southampton | 147,483 | 148,179 | +696 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,415 | 146,533 | +139,118 |
| Harwich | 69,753 | 46,765 | -22,988 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,311 | 44,504 | +2,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,078 | 21,202 | -1,876 |
| Belfast Airport | 41,942 | 0 | -41,942 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,764 | 21,964 | +18,200 |
| Dover | 17,838 | 2,807 | -15,031 |
| London | 10,126 | 0 | -10,126 |
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
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 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.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 24 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 22 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 17 |
| JOHN HOGG TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 11 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 11 |
| GEE LAWSON LIMITED | 11 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 10 |
| NUTRACEUTICALS GROUP EUROPE LTD | 10 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 5,692,197 |
| France | 207,549 |
| Brazil | 127,529 |
| Spain | 78,976 |
| South Africa | 72,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,924,926 | 2,767,271 | -157,655 |
| France | 91,032 | 116,517 | +25,485 |
| Brazil | 0 | 127,529 | +127,529 |
| Spain | 37,114 | 41,862 | +4,748 |
| South Africa | 37,973 | 34,501 | -3,472 |
| Belgium | 47,670 | 14,210 | -33,460 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,776 | 38,582 | +16,806 |
| Poland | 17,688 | 18,468 | +780 |
| Italy | 14,253 | 9,908 | -4,345 |
| Turkey | 17,697 | 5,260 | -12,437 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,344 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,608 | 2,736 | +1,128 |
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) | 5,989,096 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 414,547 |
| Air transport | 61,411 |
| Other | 4,344 |
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) | 2,996,747 | 2,992,349 | -4,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 230,179 | 184,368 | -45,811 |
| Air transport | 26,986 | 34,425 | +7,439 |
| Other | 1,608 | 2,736 | +1,128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,981,794 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,840,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 381,949 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,529 |
| Felixstowe | 38,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 398,984 | 2,582,810 | +2,183,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,597,763 | 243,203 | -2,354,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 230,179 | 151,770 | -78,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 127,529 | +127,529 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 38,807 | +38,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,308 | 27,411 | +18,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 30,460 | +30,460 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,555 | 7,014 | +459 |
| 000 | 1,608 | 2,736 | +1,128 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,841 | 0 | -3,841 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291469
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other quinone-based chemicals used in various industries