Import/export HS code 292910: Isocyanates
Chemicals used to make polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives
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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 | 35,971,410 |
| Belgium | 14,781,197 |
| Netherlands | 13,983,901 |
| Hungary | 5,427,500 |
| China | 5,426,857 |
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 | 14,318,359 | 21,653,051 | +7,334,692 |
| Belgium | 12,221,205 | 2,559,992 | -9,661,213 |
| Netherlands | 9,617,536 | 4,366,365 | -5,251,171 |
| Hungary | 2,145,860 | 3,281,640 | +1,135,780 |
| China | 3,790,043 | 1,636,814 | -2,153,229 |
| Spain | 543,833 | 422,382 | -121,451 |
| Poland | 444,978 | 484,889 | +39,911 |
| Japan | 572,928 | 293,502 | -279,426 |
| South Korea | 530,183 | 242,572 | -287,611 |
| Singapore | 235,579 | 378,146 | +142,567 |
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 | 22,927,843 |
| United States | 16,114,214 |
| China | 8,839,115 |
| Hungary | 8,354,197 |
| South Korea | 6,970,575 |
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 | 13,830,982 | 9,096,861 | -4,734,121 |
| United States | 8,936,473 | 7,177,741 | -1,758,732 |
| China | 6,289,816 | 2,549,299 | -3,740,517 |
| Hungary | 4,953,202 | 3,400,995 | -1,552,207 |
| South Korea | 1,590,178 | 5,380,397 | +3,790,219 |
| Belgium | 2,588,958 | 1,877,202 | -711,756 |
| Netherlands | 1,748,449 | 1,354,554 | -393,895 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,171,099 | 1,209,339 | +38,240 |
| Japan | 717,261 | 543,141 | -174,120 |
| Poland | 459,641 | 502,182 | +42,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| South East Wales | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 5 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,960,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,235,270 |
| Other | 3,701,087 |
| Road transport | 309,632 |
| Air transport | 257,113 |
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) | 22,959,260 | 17,001,179 | -5,958,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,536,113 | 16,699,157 | -3,836,956 |
| Other | 1,816,051 | 1,885,036 | +68,985 |
| Road transport | 22,812 | 286,820 | +264,008 |
| Air transport | 146,287 | 110,826 | -35,461 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 33,865,769 |
| Hull | 10,207,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,783,918 |
| Felixstowe | 5,799,973 |
| Belfast Port | 4,531,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 17,249,267 | 16,616,502 | -632,765 |
| Hull | 6,669,420 | 3,538,366 | -3,131,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,980,515 | 3,803,403 | -1,177,112 |
| Felixstowe | 3,250,031 | 2,549,942 | -700,089 |
| Belfast Port | 3,479,518 | 1,051,965 | -2,427,553 |
| London | 1,876,587 | 2,548,170 | +671,583 |
| Dover | 2,318,346 | 1,589,914 | -728,432 |
| 000 | 1,816,051 | 1,885,036 | +68,985 |
| Harwich | 1,070,909 | 655,132 | -415,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 711,143 | 295,067 | -416,076 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 68 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| INCOREZ LIMITED | 44 |
| NOTEDOME LIMITED | 40 |
| GAVBIZ LTD | 38 |
| THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED | 35 |
| NIPPON PAINT AUTOMOTIVE (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,386,761 |
| Italy | 1,113,704 |
| Spain | 854,286 |
| Brazil | 788,806 |
| Germany | 744,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 797,857 | 588,904 | -208,953 |
| Italy | 570,658 | 543,046 | -27,612 |
| Spain | 405,229 | 449,057 | +43,828 |
| Brazil | 46,558 | 742,248 | +695,690 |
| Germany | 157,389 | 587,063 | +429,674 |
| Poland | 326,692 | 265,578 | -61,114 |
| Kenya | 360,450 | 206,625 | -153,825 |
| Ireland | 227,744 | 303,936 | +76,192 |
| United States | 411,858 | 99,051 | -312,807 |
| France | 247,954 | 248,774 | +820 |
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 | 1,184 |
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 | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
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) | 7,399,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,261,665 |
| Air transport | 314,059 |
| Other | 1,184 |
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) | 3,718,479 | 3,681,210 | -37,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,242,097 | 2,019,568 | -222,529 |
| Air transport | 158,296 | 155,763 | -2,533 |
| Other | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,086,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,377,273 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,271,732 |
| Dover | 738,920 |
| Felixstowe | 537,894 |
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 | 2,283,167 | 1,802,971 | -480,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,053,058 | 1,324,215 | +271,157 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,228,184 | 1,043,548 | -184,636 |
| Dover | 75,436 | 663,484 | +588,048 |
| Felixstowe | 514,254 | 23,640 | -490,614 |
| Southampton | 75,056 | 299,855 | +224,799 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,476 | 132,828 | -58,648 |
| Holyhead | 67,893 | 211,879 | +143,986 |
| Hull | 160,676 | 42,416 | -118,260 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,806 | 61,317 | -46,489 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used to make polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives