Import/export HS code 2920: Chemical esters
Chemical compounds made from non-metal acids, excluding hydrogen halides, and their modified forms like halogenated or nitrated versions
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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 | 29,137,692 |
| France | 13,212,635 |
| Belgium | 8,145,858 |
| China | 7,290,421 |
| Netherlands | 6,911,970 |
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 | 13,524,107 | 15,613,585 | +2,089,478 |
| France | 5,948,385 | 7,264,250 | +1,315,865 |
| Belgium | 4,541,223 | 3,604,635 | -936,588 |
| China | 4,291,136 | 2,999,285 | -1,291,851 |
| Netherlands | 3,080,543 | 3,831,427 | +750,884 |
| India | 1,762,176 | 1,729,816 | -32,360 |
| United States | 1,199,275 | 1,212,424 | +13,149 |
| Switzerland | 333,573 | 333,268 | -305 |
| Japan | 183,438 | 343,545 | +160,107 |
| Poland | 342,531 | 72,760 | -269,771 |
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 | 29,573,297 |
| France | 12,477,902 |
| China | 10,185,816 |
| Belgium | 9,834,622 |
| India | 3,540,398 |
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 | 13,862,326 | 15,710,971 | +1,848,645 |
| France | 5,365,237 | 7,112,665 | +1,747,428 |
| China | 5,645,193 | 4,540,623 | -1,104,570 |
| Belgium | 5,087,665 | 4,746,957 | -340,708 |
| India | 1,741,558 | 1,798,840 | +57,282 |
| United States | 1,526,983 | 1,432,371 | -94,612 |
| Japan | 508,714 | 707,069 | +198,355 |
| South Korea | 337,233 | 609,960 | +272,727 |
| United Kingdom | 494,988 | 129,412 | -365,576 |
| Poland | 356,235 | 211,006 | -145,229 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
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 | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,446,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,007,186 |
| Air transport | 2,544,579 |
| Other | 936,560 |
| Road transport | 57,372 |
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) | 18,435,301 | 22,010,715 | +3,575,414 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,118,292 | 14,888,894 | -229,398 |
| Air transport | 1,190,801 | 1,353,778 | +162,977 |
| Other | 919,636 | 16,924 | -902,712 |
| Road transport | 13,328 | 44,044 | +30,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,358,566 |
| London | 16,614,328 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,440,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,408,266 |
| Hull | 6,094,997 |
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 | 10,220,846 | 11,137,720 | +916,874 |
| London | 7,868,321 | 8,746,007 | +877,686 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,613,165 | 3,827,164 | +1,213,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,237,524 | 3,170,742 | -66,782 |
| Hull | 2,865,429 | 3,229,568 | +364,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,698,559 | 1,327,251 | -371,308 |
| Killingholme | 975,691 | 1,769,036 | +793,345 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,637,391 | 1,102,164 | -535,227 |
| Dover | 1,235,332 | 1,105,053 | -130,279 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 696,911 | 950,751 | +253,840 |
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 | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
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+ | 68 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,916,568 |
| Germany | 2,449,379 |
| China | 861,108 |
| Ireland | 768,344 |
| France | 738,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,298,348 | 1,618,220 | -680,128 |
| Germany | 1,411,867 | 1,037,512 | -374,355 |
| China | 775,770 | 85,338 | -690,432 |
| Ireland | 367,507 | 400,837 | +33,330 |
| France | 312,543 | 425,663 | +113,120 |
| Switzerland | 546,543 | 95,706 | -450,837 |
| Netherlands | 291,314 | 94,959 | -196,355 |
| Belgium | 49,403 | 332,815 | +283,412 |
| Canada | 942 | 370,295 | +369,353 |
| South Korea | 216,583 | 78,356 | -138,227 |
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 | 8,480 |
| Ireland | 1,829 |
| New Zealand | 119 |
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 | 8,480 | +8,480 |
| Ireland | 348 | 1,481 | +1,133 |
| New Zealand | 79 | 40 | -39 |
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) | 5,815,852 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,152,583 |
| Air transport | 1,311,364 |
| Other | 10,512 |
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) | 3,673,892 | 2,141,960 | -1,531,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,776,545 | 2,376,038 | -400,507 |
| Air transport | 508,311 | 803,053 | +294,742 |
| Other | 511 | 10,001 | +9,490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,185,913 |
| Southampton | 2,362,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,618,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 877,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 812,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,820,706 | 1,365,207 | -455,499 |
| Southampton | 1,570,609 | 792,366 | -778,243 |
| Liverpool Docks | 706,234 | 911,922 | +205,688 |
| Immingham Docks | 560,040 | 317,865 | -242,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 635,136 | 177,519 | -457,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 266,241 | 518,826 | +252,585 |
| Felixstowe | 575,235 | 99,598 | -475,637 |
| Middlesbrough | 172,669 | 426,327 | +253,658 |
| Holyhead | 216,664 | 254,036 | +37,372 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,313 | 88,393 | -40,920 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from non-metal acids, excluding hydrogen halides, and their modified forms like halogenated or nitrated versions