Import/export HS code 291479: Various quinones
Other quinone-based chemicals used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,885,219 |
| United States | 5,918,328 |
| India | 4,493,119 |
| Poland | 2,659,338 |
| Germany | 811,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,214,602 | 7,670,617 | -3,543,985 |
| United States | 4,234,506 | 1,683,822 | -2,550,684 |
| India | 2,495,854 | 1,997,265 | -498,589 |
| Poland | 1,038,220 | 1,621,118 | +582,898 |
| Germany | 473,855 | 338,130 | -135,725 |
| France | 381,898 | 228,495 | -153,403 |
| Italy | 160,020 | 336,243 | +176,223 |
| Belgium | 363,306 | 57,047 | -306,259 |
| Sweden | 153,905 | 261,851 | +107,946 |
| Netherlands | 62,062 | 43,982 | -18,080 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 25,343,006 |
| India | 4,439,489 |
| United States | 3,350,302 |
| Italy | 674,703 |
| Belgium | 336,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,629,640 | 11,713,366 | -1,916,274 |
| India | 2,656,388 | 1,783,101 | -873,287 |
| United States | 3,334,074 | 16,228 | -3,317,846 |
| Italy | 338,460 | 336,243 | -2,217 |
| Belgium | 332,912 | 4,049 | -328,863 |
| United Kingdom | 371 | 263,998 | +263,627 |
| Switzerland | 154,868 | 0 | -154,868 |
| South Korea | 65,738 | 76,278 | +10,540 |
| Poland | 86,172 | 21,578 | -64,594 |
| Ukraine | 17,430 | 35,368 | +17,938 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 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) | 27,637,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,151,809 |
| Air transport | 2,141,790 |
| Other | 102,410 |
| Road transport | 27,334 |
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) | 16,665,731 | 10,971,630 | -5,694,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,371,389 | 2,780,420 | +409,031 |
| Air transport | 1,617,081 | 524,709 | -1,092,372 |
| Other | 58,304 | 44,106 | -14,198 |
| Road transport | 27,334 | 0 | -27,334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,406,061 |
| Southampton | 3,459,777 |
| Dover | 2,271,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,088,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,126,789 |
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 | 12,571,672 | 8,834,389 | -3,737,283 |
| Southampton | 2,028,149 | 1,431,628 | -596,521 |
| Dover | 1,010,993 | 1,260,313 | +249,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,081,302 | 6,724 | -2,074,578 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 766,065 | 360,724 | -405,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,528 | 889,772 | +717,244 |
| Thamesport | 431,800 | 281,895 | -149,905 |
| Manchester Airport | 611,387 | 6,632 | -604,755 |
| Harwich | 217,597 | 370,361 | +152,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 331,472 | 255,979 | -75,493 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,190,903 |
| Sweden | 586,403 |
| Saudi Arabia | 559,237 |
| Turkey | 554,541 |
| Switzerland | 308,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 620,028 | 570,875 | -49,153 |
| Sweden | 280,323 | 306,080 | +25,757 |
| Saudi Arabia | 539,164 | 20,073 | -519,091 |
| Turkey | 214,698 | 339,843 | +125,145 |
| Switzerland | 238,317 | 70,078 | -168,239 |
| United States | 62,422 | 170,169 | +107,747 |
| Spain | 155,100 | 15,033 | -140,067 |
| Kuwait | 118,500 | 17,500 | -101,000 |
| Netherlands | 111,605 | 12,544 | -99,061 |
| South Africa | 21,715 | 74,615 | +52,900 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 739 |
| XI | 129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 411 | 328 | -83 |
| XI | 102 | 27 | -75 |
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) | 2,938,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,191,572 |
| Air transport | 444,728 |
| Other | 868 |
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) | 1,594,586 | 1,343,833 | -250,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 787,146 | 404,426 | -382,720 |
| Air transport | 320,459 | 124,269 | -196,190 |
| Other | 513 | 355 | -158 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,740,085 |
| London Gateway Port | 760,787 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 187,106 |
| Southampton | 132,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,464,445 | 1,275,640 | -188,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 593,551 | 167,236 | -426,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 182,472 | 33,961 | -148,511 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,089 | 146,017 | +104,928 |
| Southampton | 49,502 | 82,790 | +33,288 |
| Manchester Airport | 85,920 | 30,288 | -55,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,004 | 54,312 | -5,692 |
| Felixstowe | 92,699 | 0 | -92,699 |
| Tyne | 76,886 | 0 | -76,886 |
| ZLC | 19,857 | 43,976 | +24,119 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291479
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other quinone-based chemicals used in various industries