Import/export HS code 292121: Ethylenediamine and its salts
A chemical used in making adhesives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,289,096 |
| Sweden | 1,193,112 |
| China | 600,989 |
| Canada | 353,027 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 813,370 | 475,726 | -337,644 |
| Sweden | 715,375 | 477,737 | -237,638 |
| China | 341,329 | 259,660 | -81,669 |
| Canada | 61,295 | 291,732 | +230,437 |
| Germany | 195,558 | 101,193 | -94,365 |
| Belgium | 86,227 | 131,043 | +44,816 |
| Japan | 81,212 | 44,164 | -37,048 |
| France | 43,208 | 4,377 | -38,831 |
| Malaysia | 9,190 | 28,734 | +19,544 |
| 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 | 1,065,332 |
| China | 602,936 |
| Belgium | 577,753 |
| Sweden | 535,905 |
| Canada | 365,992 |
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 | 650,144 | 415,188 | -234,956 |
| China | 341,329 | 261,607 | -79,722 |
| Belgium | 324,120 | 253,633 | -70,487 |
| Sweden | 341,328 | 194,577 | -146,751 |
| Canada | 74,260 | 291,732 | +217,472 |
| United States | 135,011 | 4,178 | -130,833 |
| Japan | 81,212 | 44,164 | -37,048 |
| Malaysia | 9,190 | 32,406 | +23,216 |
| Poland | 28,970 | 8,090 | -20,880 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,736,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,233,008 |
| Other | 657,207 |
| Air transport | 634,277 |
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) | 1,120,508 | 615,648 | -504,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 700,520 | 532,488 | -168,032 |
| Other | 374,047 | 283,160 | -90,887 |
| Air transport | 191,658 | 442,619 | +250,961 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,055,500 |
| Felixstowe | 860,177 |
| 000 | 657,207 |
| Hull | 527,247 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 404,804 |
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 | 666,140 | 389,360 | -276,780 |
| Felixstowe | 501,921 | 358,256 | -143,665 |
| 000 | 374,047 | 283,160 | -90,887 |
| Hull | 338,693 | 188,554 | -150,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,246 | 257,558 | +110,312 |
| Harwich | 156,494 | 132,790 | -23,704 |
| Bristol Airport | 0 | 91,475 | +91,475 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 66,839 | +66,839 |
| London | 50,735 | 5,291 | -45,444 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 41,946 | +41,946 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EOC UK LIMITED | 33 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 31 |
| KEYSER & MACKAY UK LTD | 29 |
| PROKOL POLYMERS UK LTD | 28 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 23 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 23 |
| DOFF PORTLAND LIMITED | 18 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 18 |
| 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+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 831,470 |
| Philippines | 228,320 |
| Belgium | 64,042 |
| 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 | 407,027 | 424,443 | +17,416 |
| Philippines | 163,320 | 65,000 | -98,320 |
| Belgium | 46,789 | 17,253 | -29,536 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,195 | 16,261 | -18,934 |
| Viet Nam | 47,815 | 0 | -47,815 |
| Brazil | 30,979 | 0 | -30,979 |
| Nigeria | 14,024 | 6,726 | -7,298 |
| Senegal | 17,236 | 0 | -17,236 |
| Singapore | 4,615 | 12,565 | +7,950 |
| Germany | 2,991 | 12,610 | +9,619 |
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) | 959,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 343,985 |
| Air transport | 125,573 |
| 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) | 480,822 | 478,828 | -1,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,096 | 96,889 | -150,207 |
| Air transport | 97,940 | 27,633 | -70,307 |
| Other | 87 | 0 | -87 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 856,956 |
| Southampton | 254,555 |
| Manchester Airport | 67,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,686 |
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 | 412,837 | 444,119 | +31,282 |
| Southampton | 180,653 | 73,902 | -106,751 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,320 | 22,666 | -22,654 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,420 | 5,622 | -54,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,789 | 11,897 | -34,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,265 | 4,967 | -44,298 |
| 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