Import/export HS code 29209070: Various chemical derivatives
Other chemical derivatives not listed elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,982,389 |
| Belgium | 6,908,029 |
| Germany | 4,288,357 |
| Netherlands | 3,401,139 |
| China | 1,000,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,141,556 | 6,840,833 | +1,699,277 |
| Belgium | 3,590,705 | 3,317,324 | -273,381 |
| Germany | 2,347,312 | 1,941,045 | -406,267 |
| Netherlands | 1,582,652 | 1,818,487 | +235,835 |
| China | 95,732 | 905,060 | +809,328 |
| United States | 215,237 | 618,818 | +403,581 |
| India | 7,868 | 208,558 | +200,690 |
| Switzerland | 75,693 | 35,091 | -40,602 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,458 | +55,458 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,255 | 16,358 | +15,103 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,983,215 |
| Belgium | 9,720,133 |
| Germany | 4,223,474 |
| China | 1,117,654 |
| United States | 1,096,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,160,427 | 6,822,788 | +1,662,361 |
| Belgium | 5,009,919 | 4,710,214 | -299,705 |
| Germany | 2,374,042 | 1,849,432 | -524,610 |
| China | 123,003 | 994,651 | +871,648 |
| United States | 280,623 | 815,931 | +535,308 |
| India | 9,387 | 212,919 | +203,532 |
| Poland | 0 | 129,807 | +129,807 |
| Switzerland | 70,924 | 56,219 | -14,705 |
| Netherlands | 6,690 | 98,634 | +91,944 |
| South Korea | 0 | 55,458 | +55,458 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +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) | 23,120,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,862,169 |
| Air transport | 816,756 |
| Road transport | 20,257 |
| Other | 6,100 |
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) | 9,714,575 | 13,405,980 | +3,691,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,221,939 | 1,640,230 | -1,581,709 |
| Air transport | 124,782 | 691,974 | +567,192 |
| Road transport | 0 | 20,257 | +20,257 |
| Other | 0 | 6,100 | +6,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 16,083,006 |
| Hull | 4,009,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,175,082 |
| Felixstowe | 2,238,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,417,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 7,531,449 | 8,551,557 | +1,020,108 |
| Hull | 1,724,002 | 2,285,849 | +561,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,488,455 | 1,686,627 | +198,172 |
| Felixstowe | 748,677 | 1,489,388 | +740,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 986,468 | 430,952 | -555,516 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,825 | 530,053 | +509,228 |
| Dover | 179,829 | 292,821 | +112,992 |
| Southampton | 141,417 | 13,924 | -127,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,009 | 64,711 | +18,702 |
| Killingholme | 53,030 | 54,421 | +1,391 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 86 |
| ORTHENE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 61 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| CLARIANT SE | 47 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 41 |
| INOVYN CHLORVINYLS LIMITED | 38 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 30 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 26 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 501,433 |
| Germany | 187,395 |
| United Arab Emirates | 167,498 |
| South Africa | 101,882 |
| Switzerland | 80,052 |
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 | 180,143 | 321,290 | +141,147 |
| Germany | 105,599 | 81,796 | -23,803 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120,107 | 47,391 | -72,716 |
| South Africa | 52,391 | 49,491 | -2,900 |
| Switzerland | 38,079 | 41,973 | +3,894 |
| France | 42,182 | 33,159 | -9,023 |
| Sweden | 39,471 | 12,489 | -26,982 |
| Netherlands | 28,494 | 16,725 | -11,769 |
| Ireland | 17,869 | 14,916 | -2,953 |
| Belgium | 4,250 | 22,273 | +18,023 |
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) | 714,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,739 |
| Air transport | 280,899 |
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) | 366,578 | 347,720 | -18,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 178,472 | 160,267 | -18,205 |
| Air transport | 111,640 | 169,259 | +57,619 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 370,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,454 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 146,313 |
| Dover | 113,150 |
| Manchester Airport | 88,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 157,680 | 213,120 | +55,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,006 | 53,448 | -138,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,072 | 98,241 | +50,169 |
| Dover | 64,347 | 48,803 | -15,544 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,356 | 25,693 | -36,663 |
| Southampton | 0 | 79,726 | +79,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,117 | 2,852 | -70,265 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,932 | 39,266 | +20,334 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,195 | 48,403 | +39,208 |
| ZLC | 5,067 | 47,555 | +42,488 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29209070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical derivatives not listed elsewhere