Import/export HS code 293361: Melamine
A chemical used in plastics, adhesives, or industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 20,310,567 |
| United States | 10,813,505 |
| Germany | 9,166,173 |
| Netherlands | 8,262,283 |
| Japan | 2,716,245 |
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 | 11,169,835 | 9,140,732 | -2,029,103 |
| United States | 6,605,063 | 4,208,442 | -2,396,621 |
| Germany | 4,687,009 | 4,479,164 | -207,845 |
| Netherlands | 4,154,213 | 4,108,070 | -46,143 |
| Japan | 1,458,867 | 1,257,378 | -201,489 |
| Austria | 376,370 | 1,508,710 | +1,132,340 |
| France | 306,161 | 257,795 | -48,366 |
| Singapore | 0 | 132,858 | +132,858 |
| Spain | 8,124 | 95,994 | +87,870 |
| Belgium | 26,410 | 62,645 | +36,235 |
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 | 23,500,754 |
| United States | 10,784,759 |
| Netherlands | 7,445,763 |
| Germany | 4,407,680 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2,768,143 |
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 | 12,745,727 | 10,755,027 | -1,990,700 |
| United States | 6,576,317 | 4,208,442 | -2,367,875 |
| Netherlands | 3,453,309 | 3,992,454 | +539,145 |
| Germany | 2,023,637 | 2,384,043 | +360,406 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1,078,925 | 1,689,218 | +610,293 |
| Japan | 1,458,867 | 1,257,378 | -201,489 |
| Austria | 1,092,851 | 656,906 | -435,945 |
| Qatar | 322,787 | 157,655 | -165,132 |
| Spain | 0 | 91,426 | +91,426 |
| India | 10,901 | 42,969 | +32,068 |
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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 35,855,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,155,662 |
| Air transport | 42,220 |
| Road transport | 2,026 |
| Other | 7 |
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) | 19,865,511 | 15,989,561 | -3,875,950 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,904,848 | 9,250,814 | +345,966 |
| Air transport | 30,094 | 12,126 | -17,968 |
| Road transport | 2,026 | 0 | -2,026 |
| Other | 0 | 7 | +7 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 16,146,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,167,665 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,277,983 |
| Felixstowe | 4,689,348 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,444,584 |
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 | 8,363,704 | 7,783,283 | -580,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,989,756 | 6,177,909 | +188,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,383,112 | 3,894,871 | -2,488,241 |
| Felixstowe | 2,574,157 | 2,115,191 | -458,966 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,557,502 | 1,887,082 | +329,580 |
| Dover | 1,192,310 | 1,394,119 | +201,809 |
| Killingholme | 1,072,061 | 1,334,353 | +262,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 398,092 | 257,317 | -140,775 |
| Purfleet | 410,320 | 171,531 | -238,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 383,595 | 0 | -383,595 |
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
|
14 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CARPENTER LIMITED | 54 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 52 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 51 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 44 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 41 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| STRANDFOAM UK LIMITED | 27 |
| ALFRECELL LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 380,560 |
| United States | 365,857 |
| Indonesia | 67,600 |
| Norway | 53,047 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 88,000 | 292,560 | +204,560 |
| United States | 365,857 | 0 | -365,857 |
| Indonesia | 67,600 | 0 | -67,600 |
| Norway | 0 | 53,047 | +53,047 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,250 | 31,130 | +21,880 |
| Spain | 0 | 12,828 | +12,828 |
| China | 5,979 | 5,046 | -933 |
| India | 0 | 8,353 | +8,353 |
| Singapore | 0 | 5,453 | +5,453 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,204 | +3,204 |
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) | 542,586 |
| Air transport | 399,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,062 |
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) | 164,850 | 377,736 | +212,886 |
| Air transport | 377,446 | 21,948 | -355,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 17,062 | +17,062 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 366,900 |
| Southampton | 318,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,733 |
| Felixstowe | 85,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 365,857 | 1,043 | -364,814 |
| Southampton | 155,600 | 162,606 | +7,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,250 | 76,483 | +67,233 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 85,600 | +85,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 53,047 | +53,047 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 17,701 | +17,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 17,062 | +17,062 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,589 | 0 | -11,589 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,204 | +3,204 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293361
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in plastics, adhesives, or industrial products