Import/export HS code 29209010: Sulfuric and carbonic esters
Chemical compounds derived from sulfuric or carbonic acid, including their modified forms
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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 | 24,505,551 |
| China | 4,118,073 |
| Netherlands | 2,924,191 |
| Belgium | 963,037 |
| United States | 853,019 |
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 | 12,292,312 | 12,213,239 | -79,073 |
| China | 2,296,009 | 1,822,064 | -473,945 |
| Netherlands | 1,172,024 | 1,752,167 | +580,143 |
| Belgium | 726,752 | 236,285 | -490,467 |
| United States | 499,515 | 353,504 | -146,011 |
| India | 432,155 | 118,069 | -314,086 |
| Japan | 36,155 | 343,545 | +307,390 |
| Sweden | 0 | 368,568 | +368,568 |
| Hungary | 85,980 | 233,183 | +147,203 |
| France | 265,879 | 52,644 | -213,235 |
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 | 25,048,397 |
| China | 6,417,959 |
| United States | 945,312 |
| Japan | 899,075 |
| India | 609,058 |
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 | 12,518,695 | 12,529,702 | +11,007 |
| China | 3,413,633 | 3,004,326 | -409,307 |
| United States | 509,209 | 436,103 | -73,106 |
| Japan | 268,579 | 630,496 | +361,917 |
| India | 426,326 | 182,732 | -243,594 |
| Hungary | 317,820 | 233,183 | -84,637 |
| United Kingdom | 327,713 | 121,465 | -206,248 |
| Sweden | 0 | 368,568 | +368,568 |
| Switzerland | 23,209 | 134,241 | +111,032 |
| Belgium | 66,826 | 32,493 | -34,333 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 23,024,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,570,076 |
| Air transport | 1,184,393 |
| Other | 57,977 |
| Road transport | 37,115 |
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) | 11,869,104 | 11,155,362 | -713,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,487,681 | 6,082,395 | +594,714 |
| Air transport | 654,552 | 529,841 | -124,711 |
| Other | 49,422 | 8,555 | -40,867 |
| Road transport | 15,889 | 21,226 | +5,337 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,614,580 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,413,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,868,024 |
| Killingholme | 2,262,936 |
| Hull | 1,435,552 |
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 | 9,296,981 | 8,317,599 | -979,382 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,808,144 | 3,605,158 | +797,014 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,512,920 | 1,355,104 | -157,816 |
| Killingholme | 1,041,276 | 1,221,660 | +180,384 |
| Hull | 658,712 | 776,840 | +118,128 |
| Dover | 762,370 | 339,047 | -423,323 |
| Eurotunnel | 356,371 | 646,192 | +289,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 551,014 | 387,341 | -163,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,928 | 127,297 | -175,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,386 | 265,945 | +122,559 |
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
|
31 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 110 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 82 |
| MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL UK LIMITED | 55 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 53 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 44 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 44 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 41 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 37 |
| MC IONIC SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,207,803 |
| Germany | 1,087,005 |
| Ireland | 781,739 |
| France | 520,322 |
| Switzerland | 470,726 |
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 | 813,337 | 394,466 | -418,871 |
| Germany | 531,970 | 555,035 | +23,065 |
| Ireland | 364,166 | 417,573 | +53,407 |
| France | 199,036 | 321,286 | +122,250 |
| Switzerland | 419,111 | 51,615 | -367,496 |
| Canada | 0 | 364,609 | +364,609 |
| Belgium | 92,773 | 196,999 | +104,226 |
| Netherlands | 210,163 | 33,074 | -177,089 |
| Czechia | 0 | 193,945 | +193,945 |
| South Korea | 172,880 | 0 | -172,880 |
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 | 35 |
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 | 35 | 0 | -35 |
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) | 2,984,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,820,227 |
| Air transport | 907,705 |
| Other | 10,344 |
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) | 1,491,993 | 1,492,941 | +948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,145,129 | 675,098 | -470,031 |
| Air transport | 362,307 | 545,398 | +183,091 |
| Other | 383 | 9,961 | +9,578 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,444,821 |
| Liverpool Docks | 834,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 682,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 650,048 |
| Holyhead | 531,446 |
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 | 761,440 | 683,381 | -78,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 422,440 | 411,928 | -10,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 464,696 | 217,398 | -247,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,776 | 456,272 | +262,496 |
| Holyhead | 223,899 | 307,547 | +83,648 |
| Middlesbrough | 102,779 | 411,066 | +308,287 |
| Felixstowe | 319,476 | 57,085 | -262,391 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,182 | 15,237 | -163,945 |
| Heysham | 86,948 | 25,697 | -61,251 |
| Manchester Airport | 81,849 | 7,361 | -74,488 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29209010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds derived from sulfuric or carbonic acid, including their modified forms