Import/export HS code 291733: Dinonyl or didecyl orthophthalates
Chemicals used as plasticizers in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,261,193 |
| Netherlands | 8,587,987 |
| Belgium | 6,870,730 |
| Sweden | 4,114,979 |
| South Korea | 324,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,861,009 | 7,400,184 | -2,460,825 |
| Netherlands | 5,263,929 | 3,324,058 | -1,939,871 |
| Belgium | 3,535,188 | 3,335,542 | -199,646 |
| Sweden | 2,667,422 | 1,447,557 | -1,219,865 |
| South Korea | 135,802 | 188,909 | +53,107 |
| Turkey | 0 | 54,280 | +54,280 |
| Spain | 32,900 | 0 | -32,900 |
| France | 465 | 31,766 | +31,301 |
| United States | 0 | 30,476 | +30,476 |
| Taiwan | 26,307 | 0 | -26,307 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,466,340 |
| Netherlands | 14,004,220 |
| Sweden | 4,304,861 |
| South Korea | 1,299,996 |
| Belgium | 928,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,439,696 | 7,026,644 | -2,413,052 |
| Netherlands | 7,963,864 | 6,040,356 | -1,923,508 |
| Sweden | 2,698,743 | 1,606,118 | -1,092,625 |
| South Korea | 471,719 | 828,277 | +356,558 |
| Belgium | 718,203 | 210,702 | -507,501 |
| Czechia | 71,079 | 0 | -71,079 |
| Taiwan | 26,307 | 0 | -26,307 |
| United States | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 20,607,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,483,880 |
| Other | 233,080 |
| Air transport | 11,858 |
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) | 11,141,751 | 9,465,299 | -1,676,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,242,503 | 6,241,377 | -4,001,126 |
| Other | 133,485 | 99,595 | -33,890 |
| Air transport | 5,357 | 6,501 | +1,144 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,559,982 |
| London | 7,820,216 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,746,687 |
| Hull | 6,629,332 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 546,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,692,507 | 6,867,475 | -825,032 |
| London | 4,931,932 | 2,888,284 | -2,043,648 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,186,156 | 2,560,531 | -1,625,625 |
| Hull | 3,852,768 | 2,776,564 | -1,076,204 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 299,844 | 246,798 | -53,046 |
| Felixstowe | 166,124 | 178,656 | +12,532 |
| 000 | 133,485 | 99,595 | -33,890 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,624 | 35,774 | -34,850 |
| Dover | 65,581 | 34,954 | -30,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,760 | 0 | -87,760 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 48 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 48 |
| IKO PLC | 44 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 43 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 37 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 36 |
| POLYFLOR LIMITED | 35 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 30 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 26 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 25,734 |
| Sweden | 10,390 |
| Norway | 9,465 |
| Italy | 2,344 |
| United States | 2,329 |
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 | 17,083 | 8,651 | -8,432 |
| Sweden | 10,390 | 0 | -10,390 |
| Norway | 7,740 | 1,725 | -6,015 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,344 | +2,344 |
| United States | 2,329 | 0 | -2,329 |
| Belgium | 798 | 0 | -798 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 52 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 52 | +52 |
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) | 37,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,210 |
| Other | 52 |
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) | 25,130 | 12,668 | -12,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,210 | 0 | -13,210 |
| Other | 0 | 52 | +52 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 25,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,855 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,329 |
| 000 | 52 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 17,083 | 8,599 | -8,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,130 | 1,725 | -16,405 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 798 | 2,344 | +1,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,329 | 0 | -2,329 |
| 000 | 0 | 52 | +52 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291733
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used as plasticizers in plastics and industrial applications