Import/export HS code 291990: Various phosphoric esters
Miscellaneous phosphoric esters, used in various industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 15,791,749 |
| Germany | 3,942,625 |
| United States | 3,699,947 |
| Netherlands | 2,050,057 |
| Canada | 1,979,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,220,440 | 7,571,309 | -649,131 |
| Germany | 1,752,272 | 2,190,353 | +438,081 |
| United States | 2,663,628 | 1,036,319 | -1,627,309 |
| Netherlands | 1,396,830 | 653,227 | -743,603 |
| Canada | 1,148,918 | 830,916 | -318,002 |
| Italy | 487,214 | 1,316,676 | +829,462 |
| Belgium | 1,418,081 | 118,752 | -1,299,329 |
| France | 1,017,918 | 348,897 | -669,021 |
| Czechia | 2,305 | 473,332 | +471,027 |
| Spain | 37,358 | 281,838 | +244,480 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,183,593 |
| United States | 6,357,389 |
| Germany | 5,442,983 |
| France | 807,210 |
| Switzerland | 778,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,297,791 | 8,885,802 | -411,989 |
| United States | 4,042,435 | 2,314,954 | -1,727,481 |
| Germany | 2,915,080 | 2,527,903 | -387,177 |
| France | 716,091 | 91,119 | -624,972 |
| Switzerland | 392,593 | 385,871 | -6,722 |
| Japan | 434,441 | 316,186 | -118,255 |
| Czechia | 3,765 | 474,702 | +470,937 |
| India | 163,312 | 147,388 | -15,924 |
| Italy | 151,161 | 101,408 | -49,753 |
| Netherlands | 70,735 | 63,917 | -6,818 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 18,882,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,340,292 |
| Air transport | 6,668,710 |
| Other | 70,577 |
| Road transport | 21,440 |
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) | 9,991,563 | 8,890,984 | -1,100,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,233,755 | 4,106,537 | -127,218 |
| Air transport | 4,226,274 | 2,442,436 | -1,783,838 |
| Other | 50,947 | 19,630 | -31,317 |
| Road transport | 9,764 | 11,676 | +1,912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,848,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,207,052 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,532,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,169,732 |
| Dover | 2,121,526 |
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 | 7,456,429 | 6,391,758 | -1,064,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,207,130 | 999,922 | -1,207,208 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,635,433 | 897,469 | -737,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 985,421 | 1,184,311 | +198,890 |
| Dover | 960,075 | 1,161,451 | +201,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 886,840 | 874,219 | -12,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 783,320 | 420,385 | -362,935 |
| Eurotunnel | 560,640 | 618,344 | +57,704 |
| London | 915,395 | 180,227 | -735,168 |
| Hull | 431,074 | 438,410 | +7,336 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 116 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 84 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 73 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 65 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 55 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 48 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,952,289 |
| United States | 3,049,470 |
| Germany | 1,974,551 |
| France | 1,394,258 |
| Netherlands | 1,182,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,775,616 | 7,176,673 | +2,401,057 |
| United States | 846,558 | 2,202,912 | +1,356,354 |
| Germany | 838,572 | 1,135,979 | +297,407 |
| France | 858,391 | 535,867 | -322,524 |
| Netherlands | 605,496 | 577,055 | -28,441 |
| Switzerland | 366,423 | 429,203 | +62,780 |
| Italy | 414,128 | 329,732 | -84,396 |
| Singapore | 399,451 | 205,365 | -194,086 |
| Brazil | 229,684 | 219,533 | -10,151 |
| Spain | 200,505 | 213,351 | +12,846 |
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) | 17,837,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,170,518 |
| Air transport | 692,128 |
| Other | 115 |
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) | 7,354,682 | 10,482,935 | +3,128,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,178,548 | 2,991,970 | -186,578 |
| Air transport | 370,494 | 321,634 | -48,860 |
| Other | 115 | 0 | -115 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 12,515,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,202,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,358,486 |
| Southampton | 2,185,447 |
| Felixstowe | 1,822,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,788,010 | 7,727,288 | +2,939,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,686,808 | 1,516,054 | -170,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,082,889 | 1,275,597 | +192,708 |
| Southampton | 1,486,056 | 699,391 | -786,665 |
| Felixstowe | 272,911 | 1,549,288 | +1,276,377 |
| Hull | 260,151 | 193,722 | -66,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 224,947 | 214,152 | -10,795 |
| Dover | 281,843 | 19,522 | -262,321 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 222,686 | 0 | -222,686 |
| Heysham | 165,325 | 32,923 | -132,402 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous phosphoric esters, used in various industrial applications