Import/export HS code 291632: Benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride
Chemicals used in acne treatments, plastics, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,680,089 |
| Netherlands | 3,287,253 |
| Germany | 2,619,904 |
| France | 1,587,013 |
| Belgium | 941,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,175,594 | 2,504,495 | -671,099 |
| Netherlands | 2,152,125 | 1,135,128 | -1,016,997 |
| Germany | 1,431,814 | 1,188,090 | -243,724 |
| France | 949,419 | 637,594 | -311,825 |
| Belgium | 457,903 | 483,662 | +25,759 |
| South Korea | 220,086 | 468,489 | +248,403 |
| Poland | 233,113 | 448,112 | +214,999 |
| United States | 15,568 | 32,833 | +17,265 |
| Canada | 0 | 38,820 | +38,820 |
| Denmark | 21,719 | 3,470 | -18,249 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,790,041 |
| Poland | 3,776,475 |
| Mexico | 2,696,494 |
| Germany | 909,643 |
| South Korea | 692,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,223,855 | 2,566,186 | -657,669 |
| Poland | 2,093,069 | 1,683,406 | -409,663 |
| Mexico | 1,638,056 | 1,058,438 | -579,618 |
| Germany | 422,157 | 487,486 | +65,329 |
| South Korea | 223,611 | 468,489 | +244,878 |
| China | 396,496 | 187,623 | -208,873 |
| Belgium | 306,363 | 268,414 | -37,949 |
| United States | 243,789 | 82,785 | -161,004 |
| France | 89,645 | 50,941 | -38,704 |
| Canada | 0 | 38,820 | +38,820 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,402,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 967,646 |
| Air transport | 236,748 |
| Other | 16,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,189,584 | 6,213,111 | -1,976,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,195 | 568,451 | +169,256 |
| Air transport | 70,164 | 166,584 | +96,420 |
| Other | 7,413 | 8,901 | +1,488 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,199,100 |
| Felixstowe | 3,282,726 |
| Harwich | 2,491,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,813,045 |
| Killingholme | 434,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,527,737 | 2,671,363 | -856,374 |
| Felixstowe | 1,759,208 | 1,523,518 | -235,690 |
| Harwich | 1,555,388 | 935,820 | -619,568 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,037,237 | 775,808 | -261,429 |
| Killingholme | 314,343 | 119,841 | -194,502 |
| Hull | 120,916 | 232,862 | +111,946 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,753 | 229,541 | +182,788 |
| London | 101,813 | 156,030 | +54,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,051 | 30,359 | -82,692 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 105,437 | +105,437 |
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
|
20 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
7 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| U-POL LIMITED | 52 |
| CHEMFIX PRODUCTS LIMITED | 51 |
| WESTWOOD LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 51 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 47 |
| TRIFLEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 43 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 40 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 40 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 37 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 354,652 |
| Denmark | 321,022 |
| Australia | 179,700 |
| Poland | 102,592 |
| United Arab Emirates | 84,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 165,619 | 189,033 | +23,414 |
| Denmark | 307,426 | 13,596 | -293,830 |
| Australia | 59,814 | 119,886 | +60,072 |
| Poland | 35,288 | 67,304 | +32,016 |
| United Arab Emirates | 84,066 | 0 | -84,066 |
| Saudi Arabia | 78,486 | 0 | -78,486 |
| Romania | 32,272 | 6,852 | -25,420 |
| Italy | 0 | 37,222 | +37,222 |
| Spain | 7,679 | 27,098 | +19,419 |
| Belgium | 6,985 | 27,601 | +20,616 |
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 | 139 |
| Italy | 137 |
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 | 0 | 139 | +139 |
| Italy | 31 | 106 | +75 |
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) | 759,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 661,514 |
| Air transport | 49,893 |
| Other | 739 |
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) | 591,574 | 168,121 | -423,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,144 | 376,370 | +91,226 |
| Air transport | 18,152 | 31,741 | +13,589 |
| Other | 346 | 393 | +47 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 361,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,527 |
| Heysham | 170,747 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,297 |
| Southampton | 153,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 325,018 | 36,449 | -288,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,455 | 117,072 | +40,617 |
| Heysham | 37,666 | 133,081 | +95,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,673 | 102,624 | +42,951 |
| Southampton | 153,464 | 0 | -153,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,349 | 22,003 | -96,346 |
| Harwich | 52,740 | 69,165 | +16,425 |
| Felixstowe | 30,293 | 7,419 | -22,874 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,678 | 28,932 | +21,254 |
| Holyhead | 9,258 | 24,727 | +15,469 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291632
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in acne treatments, plastics, and industrial applications