Import/export HS code 293190: Various organo-inorganic compounds
Various chemicals containing 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 | 21,329,872 |
| Netherlands | 19,433,221 |
| Germany | 16,412,017 |
| United States | 8,797,353 |
| Belgium | 5,634,726 |
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 | 13,323,728 | 8,006,144 | -5,317,584 |
| Netherlands | 10,519,864 | 8,913,357 | -1,606,507 |
| Germany | 8,613,141 | 7,798,876 | -814,265 |
| United States | 4,810,784 | 3,986,569 | -824,215 |
| Belgium | 2,014,452 | 3,620,274 | +1,605,822 |
| Canada | 2,607,422 | 2,396,270 | -211,152 |
| France | 1,997,803 | 2,177,017 | +179,214 |
| Denmark | 2,869,890 | 1,282,429 | -1,587,461 |
| Hungary | 1,082,129 | 2,415,627 | +1,333,498 |
| India | 1,619,796 | 1,195,260 | -424,536 |
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 | 32,696,194 |
| United States | 16,930,462 |
| Germany | 16,595,401 |
| Poland | 11,405,526 |
| India | 2,963,484 |
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 | 18,410,203 | 14,285,991 | -4,124,212 |
| United States | 8,861,762 | 8,068,700 | -793,062 |
| Germany | 8,472,182 | 8,123,219 | -348,963 |
| Poland | 6,468,959 | 4,936,567 | -1,532,392 |
| India | 1,653,361 | 1,310,123 | -343,238 |
| Singapore | 943,443 | 1,472,844 | +529,401 |
| Italy | 1,207,293 | 969,691 | -237,602 |
| United Kingdom | 934,444 | 954,004 | +19,560 |
| France | 1,010,419 | 846,219 | -164,200 |
| Netherlands | 940,928 | 662,578 | -278,350 |
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 | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
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 | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 9 | +7 |
| South East Wales | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +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) | 41,231,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,374,865 |
| Air transport | 15,667,718 |
| Other | 1,124,598 |
| Road transport | 643,100 |
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) | 23,228,493 | 18,002,960 | -5,225,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,190,940 | 19,183,925 | -2,007,015 |
| Air transport | 8,132,038 | 7,535,680 | -596,358 |
| Other | 690,659 | 433,939 | -256,720 |
| Road transport | 125,752 | 517,348 | +391,596 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,092,507 |
| Dover | 17,031,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,528,672 |
| Southampton | 8,850,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,204,092 |
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 | 14,433,040 | 9,659,467 | -4,773,573 |
| Dover | 8,354,771 | 8,677,112 | +322,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,823,981 | 4,704,691 | -119,290 |
| Southampton | 4,964,620 | 3,885,969 | -1,078,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,702,568 | 2,501,524 | -1,201,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,941,553 | 1,982,171 | -959,382 |
| Harwich | 2,237,959 | 1,827,435 | -410,524 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,571,288 | 1,582,842 | +11,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,382,989 | 1,762,111 | +379,122 |
| London | 1,483,022 | 931,869 | -551,153 |
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 | 84 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Scientific research and development | 26 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 63 |
| 2026-03 | 57 |
| 2026-02 | 73 |
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-12 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 124 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 116 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 111 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 88 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 74 |
| MANCHESTER ORGANICS LIMITED | 73 |
| EMOLECULES, INC | 63 |
| ACTIVATE SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED | 61 |
| EPIVALENCE LTD | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 130 |
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 42,599,702 |
| Switzerland | 39,727,139 |
| Germany | 30,924,197 |
| United States | 24,576,254 |
| Netherlands | 22,704,323 |
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 | 20,112,678 | 22,487,024 | +2,374,346 |
| Switzerland | 22,686,337 | 17,040,802 | -5,645,535 |
| Germany | 16,576,137 | 14,348,060 | -2,228,077 |
| United States | 12,858,655 | 11,717,599 | -1,141,056 |
| Netherlands | 13,020,113 | 9,684,210 | -3,335,903 |
| Brazil | 4,058,372 | 5,080,017 | +1,021,645 |
| France | 2,380,736 | 2,571,613 | +190,877 |
| Argentina | 1,713,635 | 575,000 | -1,138,635 |
| Spain | 1,241,059 | 1,013,116 | -227,943 |
| Turkey | 1,543,777 | 707,032 | -836,745 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 10,979 |
| XI | 752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 2,646 | 8,333 | +5,687 |
| XI | 752 | 0 | -752 |
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) | 96,017,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,197,330 |
| Air transport | 20,653,072 |
| Other | 15,455 |
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) | 50,050,480 | 45,967,292 | -4,083,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,983,954 | 35,213,376 | -6,770,578 |
| Air transport | 11,085,851 | 9,567,221 | -1,518,630 |
| Other | 5,105 | 10,350 | +5,245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 57,901,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,921,198 |
| Southampton | 16,707,098 |
| London | 16,154,344 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,375,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 30,635,207 | 27,266,722 | -3,368,485 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,567,999 | 26,353,199 | +1,785,200 |
| Southampton | 10,454,319 | 6,252,779 | -4,201,540 |
| London | 9,328,208 | 6,826,136 | -2,502,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,339,426 | 6,035,947 | -303,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,132,083 | 3,938,213 | -2,193,870 |
| ZLC | 2,901,195 | 5,615,619 | +2,714,424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,649,211 | 1,126,302 | -4,522,909 |
| Thamesport | 1,727,737 | 2,676,988 | +949,251 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,319,936 | 1,535,398 | +215,462 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemicals containing both organic and inorganic elements