Import/export HS code 29322020: gamma-Butyrolactone
A chemical used in making plastics, cleaning agents, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,266,271 |
| Switzerland | 391,157 |
| Netherlands | 304,088 |
| India | 93,436 |
| France | 25,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 898,894 | 367,377 | -531,517 |
| Switzerland | 373,126 | 18,031 | -355,095 |
| Netherlands | 150,090 | 153,998 | +3,908 |
| India | 70,844 | 22,592 | -48,252 |
| France | 25,810 | 0 | -25,810 |
| China | 0 | 22,598 | +22,598 |
| United States | 0 | 10,503 | +10,503 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,012 | +1,012 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,631,870 |
| Saudi Arabia | 364,971 |
| India | 116,034 |
| Germany | 1,012 |
| Switzerland | 988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,235,959 | 395,911 | -840,048 |
| Saudi Arabia | 210,973 | 153,998 | -56,975 |
| India | 70,844 | 45,190 | -25,654 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,012 | +1,012 |
| Switzerland | 988 | 0 | -988 |
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 | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 1,542,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 548,122 |
| Air transport | 24,595 |
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) | 1,164,743 | 377,415 | -787,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 350,450 | 197,672 | -152,778 |
| Air transport | 3,571 | 21,024 | +17,453 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 873,628 |
| Middlesbrough | 729,479 |
| London | 134,015 |
| Killingholme | 104,119 |
| Felixstowe | 100,181 |
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 | 571,119 | 302,509 | -268,610 |
| Middlesbrough | 729,479 | 0 | -729,479 |
| London | 106,272 | 27,743 | -78,529 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 104,119 | +104,119 |
| Felixstowe | 68,261 | 31,920 | -36,341 |
| Purfleet | 40,062 | 26,918 | -13,144 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 28,972 | +28,972 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,246 | +15,246 |
| Dover | 0 | 13,923 | +13,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 12,995 | +12,995 |
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
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 16 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 11 |
| ORANGE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 8 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 6 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 4 |
| GELPKE & BATE LIMITED | 4 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 3 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 90,199 |
| Netherlands | 21,883 |
| Spain | 14,319 |
| Czechia | 8,650 |
| Belgium | 6,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 34,565 | 55,634 | +21,069 |
| Netherlands | 16,550 | 5,333 | -11,217 |
| Spain | 14,319 | 0 | -14,319 |
| Czechia | 8,650 | 0 | -8,650 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,747 | +6,747 |
| Israel | 6,043 | 0 | -6,043 |
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) | 125,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,593 |
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) | 57,534 | 67,714 | +10,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,593 | 0 | -22,593 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,915 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,043 |
| Dover | 5,333 |
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 | 57,534 | 62,381 | +4,847 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,550 | 0 | -16,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,043 | 0 | -6,043 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,333 | +5,333 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29322020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making plastics, cleaning agents, and pharmaceuticals