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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* 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 | 198,462 |
| Netherlands | 165,135 |
| Japan | 92,313 |
| Spain | 55,224 |
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 | 161,212 | 67,869 | -93,343 |
| China | 100,787 | 97,675 | -3,112 |
| Netherlands | 104,798 | 60,337 | -44,461 |
| Japan | 72,383 | 19,930 | -52,453 |
| Spain | 35,654 | 19,570 | -16,084 |
| France | 31,741 | 3,360 | -28,381 |
| Germany | 12,974 | 4,840 | -8,134 |
| 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 | 367,724 |
| China | 201,520 |
| Japan | 92,313 |
| Spain | 58,584 |
| India | 43,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 251,698 | 116,026 | -135,672 |
| China | 103,845 | 97,675 | -6,170 |
| Japan | 72,383 | 19,930 | -52,453 |
| Spain | 35,654 | 22,930 | -12,724 |
| India | 28,002 | 15,986 | -12,016 |
| France | 27,967 | 0 | -27,967 |
| Italy | 2,312 | 0 | -2,312 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,034 | +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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 431,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 347,273 |
| Air transport | 17,510 |
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) | 286,696 | 144,907 | -141,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 220,211 | 127,062 | -93,149 |
| Air transport | 14,954 | 2,556 | -12,398 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 268,637 |
| Southampton | 114,220 |
| Felixstowe | 96,063 |
| Hull | 59,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,104 |
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 | 174,546 | 94,091 | -80,455 |
| Southampton | 94,290 | 19,930 | -74,360 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 96,063 | +96,063 |
| Hull | 31,014 | 28,509 | -2,505 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,104 | 0 | -55,104 |
| Dover | 37,883 | 13,127 | -24,756 |
| Portsmouth | 32,375 | 9,803 | -22,572 |
| Killingholme | 38,433 | 0 | -38,433 |
| 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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 17 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 14 |
| SOZIO UK LIMITED | 12 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 7 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 6 |
| CHAT INVESTMENTS 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 94,158 |
| Germany | 2,733 |
| Belgium | 2,647 |
| Turkey | 2,496 |
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 | 71,295 | 22,863 | -48,432 |
| Germany | 2,733 | 0 | -2,733 |
| Belgium | 2,647 | 0 | -2,647 |
| Turkey | 1,248 | 1,248 | +0 |
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 | 97,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,835 |
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 | 74,840 | 22,863 | -51,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,248 | 1,248 | +0 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,835 | 0 | -1,835 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 70,767 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,289 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 67,182 | 3,585 | -63,597 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,011 | 19,278 | +14,267 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,647 | 0 | -2,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,248 | 1,248 | +0 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,835 | 0 | -1,835 |
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