Import/export HS code 29173935: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate (DOTP)
A chemical used as a plasticizer 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,731,846 |
| Netherlands | 4,367,208 |
| South Korea | 2,019,940 |
| Poland | 1,808,021 |
| China | 993,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,409,777 | 3,322,069 | -87,708 |
| Netherlands | 2,145,703 | 2,221,505 | +75,802 |
| South Korea | 1,912,332 | 107,608 | -1,804,724 |
| Poland | 403,998 | 1,404,023 | +1,000,025 |
| China | 954,446 | 39,048 | -915,398 |
| Belgium | 293,755 | 512,605 | +218,850 |
| France | 336,794 | 400,504 | +63,710 |
| United States | 178,891 | 547,696 | +368,805 |
| Switzerland | 27,181 | 201,332 | +174,151 |
| Canada | 149,206 | 0 | -149,206 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,077,398 |
| United States | 4,802,531 |
| South Korea | 2,503,000 |
| Poland | 1,866,647 |
| France | 1,547,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,553,997 | 3,523,401 | -30,596 |
| United States | 2,196,275 | 2,606,256 | +409,981 |
| South Korea | 2,241,621 | 261,379 | -1,980,242 |
| Poland | 403,998 | 1,462,649 | +1,058,651 |
| France | 634,050 | 913,254 | +279,204 |
| China | 901,456 | 48,600 | -852,856 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 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) | 10,492,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,222,615 |
| Road transport | 30,816 |
| Air transport | 959 |
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) | 7,945,806 | 2,546,740 | -5,399,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,984,632 | 6,237,983 | +4,253,351 |
| Road transport | 0 | 30,816 | +30,816 |
| Air transport | 959 | 0 | -959 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,225,766 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,080,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,067,045 |
| Hull | 2,916,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,668,559 |
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 | 2,941,288 | 2,284,478 | -656,810 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,801,119 | 2,279,554 | +478,435 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,030,704 | 1,036,341 | -994,363 |
| Hull | 1,598,043 | 1,318,065 | -279,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 888,666 | 779,893 | -108,773 |
| London | 291,128 | 516,930 | +225,802 |
| Belfast Port | 132,201 | 472,865 | +340,664 |
| Southampton | 156,300 | 0 | -156,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,058 | 70,911 | +42,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 28,570 | 20,611 | -7,959 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,324 |
| Japan | 12,038 |
| Belgium | 1,864 |
| Switzerland | 1,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,324 | 0 | -28,324 |
| Japan | 12,038 | 0 | -12,038 |
| Belgium | 1,864 | 0 | -1,864 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,633 | +1,633 |
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) | 30,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,038 |
| Air transport | 1,633 |
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) | 30,188 | 0 | -30,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,038 | 0 | -12,038 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,633 | +1,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 28,324 |
| Southampton | 12,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,864 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 28,324 | 0 | -28,324 |
| Southampton | 12,038 | 0 | -12,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,864 | 0 | -1,864 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,633 | +1,633 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29173935
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used as a plasticizer in plastics and industrial applications