Import/export HS code 293371: 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)
A chemical used in making nylon or other industrial products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,663,168 |
| Germany | 2,937,795 |
| Netherlands | 1,247,625 |
| United Arab Emirates | 181,992 |
| France | 47,530 |
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 | 4,387,469 | 2,275,699 | -2,111,770 |
| Germany | 665,907 | 2,271,888 | +1,605,981 |
| Netherlands | 940,649 | 306,976 | -633,673 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 181,992 | +181,992 |
| France | 47,530 | 0 | -47,530 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,939 | +2,939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,204,061 |
| Germany | 914,396 |
| Netherlands | 777,661 |
| China | 181,992 |
| Spain | 2,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,113,180 | 4,090,881 | -1,022,299 |
| Germany | 457,690 | 456,706 | -984 |
| Netherlands | 470,685 | 306,976 | -163,709 |
| China | 0 | 181,992 | +181,992 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,939 | +2,939 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,958,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,115,914 |
| Air transport | 6,296 |
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) | 4,220,723 | 2,738,116 | -1,482,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,820,832 | 2,295,082 | +474,250 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,296 | +6,296 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,018,869 |
| London | 1,692,334 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,510,779 |
| Harwich | 1,449,304 |
| Felixstowe | 671,142 |
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 | 2,862,732 | 2,156,137 | -706,595 |
| London | 1,056,501 | 635,833 | -420,668 |
| Middlesbrough | 914,096 | 596,683 | -317,413 |
| Harwich | 79,994 | 1,369,310 | +1,289,316 |
| Felixstowe | 665,884 | 5,258 | -660,626 |
| Dover | 261,468 | 3,674 | -257,794 |
| Southampton | 0 | 181,992 | +181,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,323 | 1,803 | -87,520 |
| Hull | 37,627 | 38,132 | +505 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,955 | 0 | -52,955 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NYLACAST LIMITED | 13 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 12 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 9 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 6 |
| JAMES WALKER & CO. LIMITED | 5 |
| LANXESS SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 4 |
| PREFERE RESINS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| UBE URETHANES UK LTD. | 2 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 2 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 568,831 |
| Belgium | 35,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 224,885 | 343,946 | +119,061 |
| Belgium | 35,865 | 0 | -35,865 |
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) | 568,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,865 |
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) | 224,885 | 343,946 | +119,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,865 | 0 | -35,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 320,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,627 |
| Southampton | 53,179 |
| Middlesbrough | 35,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 53,199 | 266,826 | +213,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,507 | 77,120 | -41,387 |
| Southampton | 53,179 | 0 | -53,179 |
| Middlesbrough | 35,865 | 0 | -35,865 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293371
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making nylon or other industrial products