Import/export HS code 381231: TMQ oligomer mixtures
A type of stabiliser for rubber, made from a specific chemical compound (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 208,240 |
| Netherlands | 21,239 |
| Italy | 17,745 |
| France | 14,046 |
| China | 13,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 103,760 | 104,480 | +720 |
| Netherlands | 21,239 | 0 | -21,239 |
| Italy | 8,472 | 9,273 | +801 |
| France | 14,046 | 0 | -14,046 |
| China | 0 | 13,208 | +13,208 |
| South Africa | 3,831 | 4,600 | +769 |
| United States | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Spain | 4,708 | 0 | -4,708 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 216,136 |
| China | 30,980 |
| Italy | 17,745 |
| India | 10,841 |
| South Africa | 8,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 111,656 | 104,480 | -7,176 |
| China | 17,772 | 13,208 | -4,564 |
| Italy | 8,472 | 9,273 | +801 |
| India | 10,841 | 0 | -10,841 |
| South Africa | 3,831 | 4,600 | +769 |
| United States | 5,873 | 0 | -5,873 |
| Netherlands | 4,708 | 0 | -4,708 |
| United Kingdom | 908 | 0 | -908 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 222,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,016 |
| Air transport | 14,884 |
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) | 110,191 | 112,531 | +2,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,599 | 11,417 | -35,182 |
| Air transport | 7,271 | 7,613 | +342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 159,818 |
| Dover | 77,163 |
| Killingholme | 13,287 |
| Felixstowe | 11,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,655 |
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 | 74,239 | 85,579 | +11,340 |
| Dover | 50,211 | 26,952 | -23,259 |
| Killingholme | 13,287 | 0 | -13,287 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 11,417 | +11,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,055 | 4,600 | -455 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,472 | 0 | -8,472 |
| Southampton | 5,873 | 0 | -5,873 |
| Portsmouth | 4,708 | 0 | -4,708 |
| London Stansted Airport | 908 | 1,222 | +314 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,791 | +1,791 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 2 |
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 | 118,801 |
| France | 5,337 |
| South Africa | 4,982 |
| Japan | 1,388 |
| Australia | 1,110 |
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 | 118,801 | 0 | -118,801 |
| France | 3,731 | 1,606 | -2,125 |
| South Africa | 0 | 4,982 | +4,982 |
| Japan | 1,388 | 0 | -1,388 |
| Australia | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
| Poland | 967 | 0 | -967 |
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) | 118,801 |
| Air transport | 8,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,337 |
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) | 118,801 | 0 | -118,801 |
| Air transport | 3,465 | 4,982 | +1,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,731 | 1,606 | -2,125 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 118,801 |
| Dover | 5,337 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,982 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 118,801 | 0 | -118,801 |
| Dover | 3,731 | 1,606 | -2,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,982 | +4,982 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,388 | 0 | -1,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
| ZLC | 967 | 0 | -967 |
Quick facts
HS code: 381231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of stabiliser for rubber, made from a specific chemical compound (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline)