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 | 5,798,996 |
| Netherlands | 3,323,149 |
| Germany | 2,946,276 |
| France | 1,671,586 |
| Belgium | 1,041,751 |
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 | 3,079,151 | 2,719,845 | -359,306 |
| Netherlands | 2,002,134 | 1,321,015 | -681,119 |
| Germany | 1,573,434 | 1,372,842 | -200,592 |
| France | 1,008,199 | 663,387 | -344,812 |
| Belgium | 565,176 | 476,575 | -88,601 |
| Poland | 309,769 | 488,647 | +178,878 |
| South Korea | 296,830 | 396,055 | +99,225 |
| United States | 18,336 | 33,305 | +14,969 |
| Canada | 0 | 38,820 | +38,820 |
| Denmark | 0 | 25,189 | +25,189 |
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 | 5,878,958 |
| Poland | 4,044,336 |
| Mexico | 2,784,908 |
| Germany | 1,114,207 |
| South Korea | 696,410 |
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 | 3,101,510 | 2,777,448 | -324,062 |
| Poland | 2,138,813 | 1,905,523 | -233,290 |
| Mexico | 1,618,470 | 1,166,438 | -452,032 |
| Germany | 617,878 | 496,329 | -121,549 |
| South Korea | 300,355 | 396,055 | +95,700 |
| Belgium | 416,870 | 276,471 | -140,399 |
| China | 288,674 | 276,037 | -12,637 |
| United States | 246,893 | 113,080 | -133,813 |
| France | 102,641 | 45,118 | -57,523 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +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) | 15,161,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 979,101 |
| Air transport | 255,622 |
| Other | 16,722 |
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) | 8,341,165 | 6,819,931 | -1,521,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 452,899 | 526,202 | +73,303 |
| Air transport | 59,942 | 195,680 | +135,738 |
| Other | 7,407 | 9,315 | +1,908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,578,461 |
| Felixstowe | 3,430,115 |
| Harwich | 2,442,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,941,908 |
| Killingholme | 583,234 |
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 | 3,612,698 | 2,965,763 | -646,935 |
| Felixstowe | 1,744,403 | 1,685,712 | -58,691 |
| Harwich | 1,544,482 | 898,081 | -646,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,018,698 | 923,210 | -95,488 |
| Killingholme | 422,355 | 160,879 | -261,476 |
| London | 145,090 | 201,513 | +56,423 |
| Hull | 121,317 | 201,666 | +80,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,450 | 169,243 | +126,793 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,238 | 33,646 | -96,592 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,515 | 104,283 | +97,768 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 353,625 |
| Denmark | 321,022 |
| Australia | 188,638 |
| Poland | 90,591 |
| 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 | 171,541 | 182,084 | +10,543 |
| Denmark | 240,505 | 80,517 | -159,988 |
| Australia | 72,174 | 116,464 | +44,290 |
| Poland | 35,591 | 55,000 | +19,409 |
| United Arab Emirates | 84,066 | 0 | -84,066 |
| Saudi Arabia | 78,486 | 0 | -78,486 |
| Italy | 0 | 37,222 | +37,222 |
| Spain | 4,896 | 29,881 | +24,985 |
| Romania | 18,137 | 14,135 | -4,002 |
| Belgium | 9,324 | 21,746 | +12,422 |
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 | 95 |
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 | 25 | 70 | +45 |
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) | 771,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 648,238 |
| Air transport | 46,471 |
| Other | 697 |
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) | 523,766 | 248,003 | -275,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 291,812 | 356,426 | +64,614 |
| Air transport | 17,152 | 29,319 | +12,167 |
| Other | 340 | 357 | +17 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 363,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,527 |
| Heysham | 165,923 |
| Southampton | 165,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,926 |
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 | 261,783 | 102,211 | -159,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,455 | 117,072 | +40,617 |
| Heysham | 44,850 | 121,073 | +76,223 |
| Southampton | 165,824 | 0 | -165,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,331 | 98,595 | +40,264 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,320 | 27,741 | -86,579 |
| Harwich | 38,605 | 66,302 | +27,697 |
| Felixstowe | 31,275 | 7,419 | -23,856 |
| Holyhead | 12,031 | 24,084 | +12,053 |
| Dover | 7,208 | 28,102 | +20,894 |
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