Import/export HS code 292121: Ethylenediamine and its salts
A chemical used in making adhesives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,309,944 |
| Netherlands | 1,309,346 |
| China | 605,279 |
| Canada | 362,010 |
| Germany | 296,751 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 801,855 | 508,089 | -293,766 |
| Netherlands | 751,391 | 557,955 | -193,436 |
| China | 345,431 | 259,848 | -85,583 |
| Canada | 70,278 | 291,732 | +221,454 |
| Germany | 147,771 | 148,980 | +1,209 |
| Belgium | 132,706 | 93,848 | -38,858 |
| Japan | 81,570 | 55,682 | -25,888 |
| France | 41,807 | 5,778 | -36,029 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 37,924 | +37,924 |
| Italy | 5,245 | 25,019 | +19,774 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,083,041 |
| Sweden | 623,459 |
| China | 607,226 |
| Belgium | 587,004 |
| Canada | 374,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 581,496 | 501,545 | -79,951 |
| Sweden | 427,517 | 195,942 | -231,575 |
| China | 345,431 | 261,795 | -83,636 |
| Belgium | 318,194 | 268,810 | -49,384 |
| Canada | 70,278 | 304,697 | +234,419 |
| United States | 135,011 | 4,178 | -130,833 |
| Japan | 81,570 | 55,682 | -25,888 |
| Poland | 38,856 | 9,356 | -29,500 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 41,596 | +41,596 |
| Italy | 5,245 | 25,019 | +19,774 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,831,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,249,647 |
| Other | 686,485 |
| Air transport | 661,009 |
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) | 1,142,062 | 689,862 | -452,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 689,506 | 560,141 | -129,365 |
| Other | 374,338 | 312,147 | -62,191 |
| Air transport | 187,423 | 473,586 | +286,163 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,150,486 |
| Felixstowe | 827,007 |
| 000 | 686,485 |
| Hull | 530,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 425,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 744,252 | 406,234 | -338,018 |
| Felixstowe | 449,154 | 377,853 | -71,301 |
| 000 | 374,338 | 312,147 | -62,191 |
| Hull | 296,626 | 234,292 | -62,334 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,587 | 269,076 | +112,489 |
| Harwich | 169,361 | 134,056 | -35,305 |
| Bristol Airport | 0 | 91,475 | +91,475 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 66,839 | +66,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,838 | 0 | -60,838 |
| London | 50,735 | 5,291 | -45,444 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EOC UK LIMITED | 32 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 31 |
| PROKOL POLYMERS UK LTD | 28 |
| KEYSER & MACKAY UK LTD | 28 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 23 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 23 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 18 |
| DOFF PORTLAND LIMITED | 17 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 833,432 |
| Philippines | 228,320 |
| Belgium | 65,308 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 51,456 |
| Viet Nam | 47,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 279,321 | 554,111 | +274,790 |
| Philippines | 163,320 | 65,000 | -98,320 |
| Belgium | 39,717 | 25,591 | -14,126 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,539 | 33,917 | +16,378 |
| Viet Nam | 47,815 | 0 | -47,815 |
| Brazil | 30,979 | 0 | -30,979 |
| Nigeria | 14,024 | 5,622 | -8,402 |
| Senegal | 17,236 | 0 | -17,236 |
| Japan | 10,932 | 3,597 | -7,335 |
| India | 6,340 | 7,319 | +979 |
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) | 962,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 342,881 |
| Air transport | 115,380 |
| Other | 87 |
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) | 351,959 | 611,038 | +259,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,901 | 110,980 | -120,921 |
| Air transport | 93,570 | 21,810 | -71,760 |
| Other | 87 | 0 | -87 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 858,153 |
| Southampton | 254,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,832 |
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 | 290,162 | 567,991 | +277,829 |
| Southampton | 165,458 | 89,097 | -76,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,420 | 5,622 | -54,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,717 | 20,235 | -19,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,250 | 10,582 | -37,668 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,320 | 7,873 | -37,447 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,403 | 0 | -19,403 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 16,261 | +16,261 |
| Dover | 0 | 8,676 | +8,676 |
| Hull | 0 | 8,030 | +8,030 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making adhesives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals