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 | 5,441,545 |
| Netherlands | 3,078,610 |
| Germany | 2,942,681 |
| France | 1,598,118 |
| Belgium | 960,939 |
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 | 3,201,633 | 2,239,912 | -961,721 |
| Netherlands | 1,691,095 | 1,387,515 | -303,580 |
| Germany | 1,687,676 | 1,255,005 | -432,671 |
| France | 889,680 | 708,438 | -181,242 |
| Belgium | 554,516 | 406,423 | -148,093 |
| Poland | 415,651 | 381,781 | -33,870 |
| South Korea | 296,789 | 396,904 | +100,115 |
| Canada | 0 | 38,820 | +38,820 |
| United States | 18,367 | 17,919 | -448 |
| 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 | 5,439,767 |
| Poland | 3,732,430 |
| Mexico | 2,678,105 |
| Germany | 1,231,878 |
| Belgium | 722,776 |
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 | 3,159,203 | 2,280,564 | -878,639 |
| Poland | 1,960,718 | 1,771,712 | -189,006 |
| Mexico | 1,477,002 | 1,201,103 | -275,899 |
| Germany | 716,992 | 514,886 | -202,106 |
| Belgium | 522,205 | 200,571 | -321,634 |
| South Korea | 300,314 | 396,904 | +96,590 |
| China | 247,800 | 256,482 | +8,682 |
| United States | 276,228 | 85,129 | -191,099 |
| France | 91,801 | 55,363 | -36,438 |
| 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 14,475,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 902,553 |
| Air transport | 239,046 |
| Other | 15,106 |
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) | 8,301,144 | 6,174,822 | -2,126,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 407,297 | 495,256 | +87,959 |
| Air transport | 47,943 | 191,103 | +143,160 |
| Other | 7,662 | 7,444 | -218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,231,261 |
| Felixstowe | 3,332,326 |
| Harwich | 2,153,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,071,582 |
| Killingholme | 703,470 |
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 | 3,799,645 | 2,431,616 | -1,368,029 |
| Felixstowe | 1,578,238 | 1,754,088 | +175,850 |
| Harwich | 1,217,338 | 936,169 | -281,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,188,847 | 882,735 | -306,112 |
| Killingholme | 542,591 | 160,879 | -381,712 |
| London | 117,166 | 109,470 | -7,696 |
| Hull | 91,862 | 115,935 | +24,073 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,753 | 127,147 | +67,394 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,688 | 47,313 | -49,375 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| U-POL LIMITED | 47 |
| CHEMFIX PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| WESTWOOD LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 46 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 43 |
| TRIFLEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 43 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 39 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 33 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 321,022 |
| Ireland | 308,992 |
| Australia | 172,463 |
| United Arab Emirates | 99,045 |
| Saudi Arabia | 78,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 102,836 | 218,186 | +115,350 |
| Ireland | 148,038 | 160,954 | +12,916 |
| Australia | 104,310 | 68,153 | -36,157 |
| United Arab Emirates | 78,917 | 20,128 | -58,789 |
| Saudi Arabia | 78,486 | 0 | -78,486 |
| Poland | 40,757 | 35,722 | -5,035 |
| Italy | 0 | 37,222 | +37,222 |
| Romania | 18,137 | 14,135 | -4,002 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,400 | 0 | -30,400 |
| Sweden | 17,899 | 4,209 | -13,690 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 37 |
| XI | 10 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 37 | +37 |
| XI | 0 | 10 | +10 |
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) | 746,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 547,687 |
| Air transport | 64,826 |
| Other | 489 |
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) | 450,387 | 295,960 | -154,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,968 | 318,719 | +89,751 |
| Air transport | 26,551 | 38,275 | +11,724 |
| Other | 200 | 289 | +89 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 362,874 |
| Southampton | 180,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,135 |
| Liverpool Docks | 135,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,799 |
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 | 121,733 | 241,141 | +119,408 |
| Southampton | 160,675 | 20,128 | -140,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,346 | 50,789 | -61,557 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,606 | 60,526 | -14,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,770 | 68,029 | +7,259 |
| Heysham | 51,623 | 66,939 | +15,316 |
| Harwich | 35,792 | 48,560 | +12,768 |
| Holyhead | 21,609 | 18,708 | -2,901 |
| Felixstowe | 28,137 | 6,595 | -21,542 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 33,188 | +33,188 |
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