Import/export HS code 2931: Various organo-inorganic compounds
Chemicals that contain both organic and inorganic elements
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 42,632,322 |
| Netherlands | 23,778,173 |
| Germany | 21,453,470 |
| United States | 9,526,477 |
| Belgium | 6,342,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 22,729,505 | 19,902,817 | -2,826,688 |
| Netherlands | 13,027,788 | 10,750,385 | -2,277,403 |
| Germany | 11,355,265 | 10,098,205 | -1,257,060 |
| United States | 5,248,097 | 4,278,380 | -969,717 |
| Belgium | 2,559,336 | 3,782,962 | +1,223,626 |
| France | 1,986,901 | 2,822,300 | +835,399 |
| Canada | 2,173,553 | 2,246,363 | +72,810 |
| Denmark | 2,926,828 | 1,142,193 | -1,784,635 |
| India | 1,844,140 | 1,322,017 | -522,123 |
| Hungary | 837,332 | 2,171,876 | +1,334,544 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 58,551,462 |
| Germany | 21,918,784 |
| United States | 16,983,028 |
| Poland | 10,246,179 |
| Italy | 4,063,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 29,990,912 | 28,560,550 | -1,430,362 |
| Germany | 11,210,571 | 10,708,213 | -502,358 |
| United States | 9,058,687 | 7,924,341 | -1,134,346 |
| Poland | 5,806,802 | 4,439,377 | -1,367,425 |
| Italy | 2,395,008 | 1,668,399 | -726,609 |
| India | 1,956,687 | 1,461,580 | -495,107 |
| Singapore | 1,041,410 | 1,249,311 | +207,901 |
| France | 1,058,535 | 1,002,414 | -56,121 |
| United Kingdom | 1,132,695 | 900,033 | -232,662 |
| Netherlands | 954,960 | 707,398 | -247,562 |
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 | 28 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
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 | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Essex | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 6 | -1 |
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) | 63,530,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,855,708 |
| Air transport | 17,131,392 |
| Other | 1,335,832 |
| Road transport | 704,943 |
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) | 32,939,241 | 30,591,453 | -2,347,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,398,758 | 23,456,950 | -2,941,808 |
| Air transport | 9,120,349 | 8,011,043 | -1,109,306 |
| Other | 788,208 | 547,624 | -240,584 |
| Road transport | 151,092 | 553,851 | +402,759 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 35,741,938 |
| Southampton | 18,098,214 |
| Dover | 17,395,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,794,159 |
| Harwich | 5,971,685 |
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 | 20,894,824 | 14,847,114 | -6,047,710 |
| Southampton | 8,150,874 | 9,947,340 | +1,796,466 |
| Dover | 9,048,721 | 8,346,390 | -702,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,583,444 | 7,210,715 | +627,271 |
| Harwich | 2,757,222 | 3,214,463 | +457,241 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,532,966 | 2,329,901 | -1,203,065 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,227,939 | 2,205,956 | -1,021,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,720,694 | 2,523,010 | +802,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,634,206 | 1,417,536 | -216,670 |
| London | 1,705,614 | 1,105,506 | -600,108 |
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
|
103 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
78 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
29 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 71 |
| 2026-04 | 79 |
| 2026-03 | 81 |
| 2026-02 | 86 |
| 2026-01 | 72 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 125 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 125 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 122 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 118 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 115 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 92 |
| MANCHESTER ORGANICS LIMITED | 87 |
| SYENSQO SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 78 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 74 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 69 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 146 |
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 52,533,399 |
| Switzerland | 37,657,619 |
| United States | 37,321,071 |
| Germany | 32,406,647 |
| Netherlands | 25,849,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 30,951,897 | 21,581,502 | -9,370,395 |
| Switzerland | 21,795,525 | 15,862,094 | -5,933,431 |
| United States | 22,711,754 | 14,609,317 | -8,102,437 |
| Germany | 18,194,538 | 14,212,109 | -3,982,429 |
| Netherlands | 14,626,756 | 11,222,427 | -3,404,329 |
| Brazil | 3,700,596 | 5,266,815 | +1,566,219 |
| France | 2,823,349 | 3,812,765 | +989,416 |
| Italy | 3,596,070 | 2,625,344 | -970,726 |
| Spain | 3,163,307 | 2,639,169 | -524,138 |
| Thailand | 2,750,711 | 979,312 | -1,771,399 |
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 | 27,261 |
| Slovakia | 12,427 |
| Ireland | 163 |
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 | 9,426 | 17,835 | +8,409 |
| Slovakia | 3,210 | 9,217 | +6,007 |
| Ireland | 0 | 163 | +163 |
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) | 125,978,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,318,653 |
| Air transport | 22,773,525 |
| Other | 42,887 |
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) | 73,083,250 | 52,895,363 | -20,187,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,650,859 | 44,667,794 | -16,983,065 |
| Air transport | 12,275,294 | 10,498,231 | -1,777,063 |
| Other | 14,839 | 28,048 | +13,209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,372,499 |
| Hull | 54,069,234 |
| Southampton | 35,712,842 |
| London | 23,661,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,427,159 |
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 | 37,016,130 | 32,356,369 | -4,659,761 |
| Hull | 30,258,049 | 23,811,185 | -6,446,864 |
| Southampton | 23,976,761 | 11,736,081 | -12,240,680 |
| London | 13,955,727 | 9,705,908 | -4,249,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,881,114 | 8,546,045 | -3,335,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,164,167 | 4,669,652 | -2,494,515 |
| ZLC | 3,691,230 | 5,487,435 | +1,796,205 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,476,078 | 840,953 | -4,635,125 |
| Thamesport | 2,316,246 | 2,820,224 | +503,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,670,629 | 2,451,819 | +781,190 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 293110 – Tetramethyl lead and tetraethyl lead
- 293120 – Tributyltin compounds
- 293141 – Dimethyl methylphosphonate
- 293142 – Dimethyl propylphosphonate
- 293143 – Diethyl ethylphosphonate
- 293144 – Methylphosphonic acid
- 293145 – Salt of methylphosphonic acid and urea
- 293146 – Trioxatriphosphinane trioxide
- 293147 – Dioxaphosphinane methylphosphonate
- 293148 – Diphosphaspiro undecane dioxide
- 293149 – Various phosphonate compounds
- 293151 – Methylphosphonic dichloride
- 293152 – Propylphosphonic dichloride
- 293153 – Chloropropyl nitrotrifluoromethylphenyl methylphosphonothionate
- 293154 – Trichlorfon
- 293159 – Various phosphonate compounds
- 293190 – Various organo-inorganic compounds
Quick facts
HS code: 2931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals that contain both organic and inorganic elements