Import/export HS code 29342020: Benzothiazole-based chemicals
Includes Di(benzothiazol-2-yl)disulphide and mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) and its salts, used in various industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 229,081 |
| China | 210,077 |
| Netherlands | 146,336 |
| Japan | 57,154 |
| Spain | 45,569 |
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 | 220,788 | 8,293 | -212,495 |
| China | 117,087 | 92,990 | -24,097 |
| Netherlands | 99,930 | 46,406 | -53,524 |
| Japan | 37,224 | 19,930 | -17,294 |
| Spain | 35,604 | 9,965 | -25,639 |
| France | 23,237 | 6,829 | -16,408 |
| Germany | 11,170 | 8,058 | -3,112 |
| Italy | 2,312 | 0 | -2,312 |
| United States | 0 | 944 | +944 |
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 | 342,421 |
| China | 210,077 |
| Japan | 57,154 |
| India | 53,961 |
| Spain | 48,929 |
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 | 300,304 | 42,117 | -258,187 |
| China | 117,087 | 92,990 | -24,097 |
| Japan | 37,224 | 19,930 | -17,294 |
| India | 34,324 | 19,637 | -14,687 |
| Spain | 35,604 | 13,325 | -22,279 |
| France | 19,463 | 4,472 | -14,991 |
| Italy | 2,312 | 0 | -2,312 |
| Germany | 1,034 | 0 | -1,034 |
| United States | 0 | 944 | +944 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 408,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 321,478 |
| Air transport | 11,230 |
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) | 296,751 | 111,308 | -185,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,927 | 79,551 | -162,376 |
| Air transport | 8,674 | 2,556 | -6,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 256,529 |
| Felixstowe | 110,316 |
| Southampton | 79,061 |
| Hull | 59,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,466 |
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 | 203,068 | 53,461 | -149,607 |
| Felixstowe | 18,938 | 91,378 | +72,440 |
| Southampton | 59,131 | 19,930 | -39,201 |
| Hull | 59,523 | 0 | -59,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,466 | 0 | -52,466 |
| Dover | 35,930 | 11,048 | -24,882 |
| Killingholme | 38,433 | 0 | -38,433 |
| Portsmouth | 25,774 | 6,749 | -19,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,776 | 0 | -23,776 |
| Harwich | 13,895 | 8,293 | -5,602 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 18 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 14 |
| SOZIO UK LIMITED | 12 |
| CHAT INVESTMENTS LIMITED | 7 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 7 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 6 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
| CHEMIPAT LIMITED | 4 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 3 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 36,897 |
| Turkey | 1,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 23,312 | 13,585 | -9,727 |
| Turkey | 1,248 | 0 | -1,248 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 35,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,477 | 13,585 | -7,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,835 | 0 | -1,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,248 | 0 | -1,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 20,346 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,716 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,835 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 8,631 | 11,715 | +3,084 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,846 | 1,870 | -10,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,835 | 0 | -1,835 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,248 | 0 | -1,248 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29342020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes Di(benzothiazol-2-yl)disulphide and mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) and its salts, used in various industrial applications