Import/export HS code 381590: Various chemical reaction products
Other chemical products used to start, speed up, or control chemical reactions
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 87,078,769 |
| Netherlands | 54,135,415 |
| France | 8,777,732 |
| Italy | 7,499,716 |
| Belgium | 5,981,258 |
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 | 46,478,862 | 40,599,907 | -5,878,955 |
| Netherlands | 24,312,613 | 29,822,802 | +5,510,189 |
| France | 5,003,631 | 3,774,101 | -1,229,530 |
| Italy | 4,172,963 | 3,326,753 | -846,210 |
| Belgium | 3,075,836 | 2,905,422 | -170,414 |
| United States | 1,623,332 | 1,240,624 | -382,708 |
| Switzerland | 1,050,436 | 1,140,611 | +90,175 |
| Sweden | 813,155 | 921,396 | +108,241 |
| Czechia | 895,191 | 594,791 | -300,400 |
| India | 691,221 | 721,504 | +30,283 |
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 | 87,228,132 |
| United States | 52,328,917 |
| Italy | 7,816,219 |
| Netherlands | 4,780,562 |
| Belgium | 4,214,148 |
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 | 39,257,879 | 47,970,253 | +8,712,374 |
| United States | 30,423,748 | 21,905,169 | -8,518,579 |
| Italy | 4,403,024 | 3,413,195 | -989,829 |
| Netherlands | 3,112,662 | 1,667,900 | -1,444,762 |
| Belgium | 2,475,402 | 1,738,746 | -736,656 |
| France | 2,063,035 | 1,811,508 | -251,527 |
| Switzerland | 1,590,839 | 2,168,011 | +577,172 |
| Poland | 1,287,358 | 1,143,762 | -143,596 |
| China | 1,060,353 | 1,028,657 | -31,696 |
| India | 974,743 | 897,911 | -76,832 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 |
| Cheshire | 13 |
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 | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
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) | 115,458,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,983,851 |
| Air transport | 2,893,513 |
| Road transport | 1,295,911 |
| Other | 197,090 |
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) | 52,581,912 | 62,876,288 | +10,294,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,514,869 | 22,468,982 | -14,045,887 |
| Air transport | 1,369,837 | 1,523,676 | +153,839 |
| Road transport | 710,635 | 585,276 | -125,359 |
| Other | 94,419 | 102,671 | +8,252 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 73,931,984 |
| Dover | 27,702,330 |
| London | 17,245,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,617,213 |
| Killingholme | 9,354,656 |
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 | 33,364,333 | 40,567,651 | +7,203,318 |
| Dover | 15,827,148 | 11,875,182 | -3,951,966 |
| London | 9,154,546 | 8,090,753 | -1,063,793 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,667,709 | 4,949,504 | +281,795 |
| Killingholme | 8,659,226 | 695,430 | -7,963,796 |
| ZLC | 3,843,293 | 5,477,003 | +1,633,710 |
| Felixstowe | 4,269,629 | 3,739,153 | -530,476 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,853,213 | 4,592,612 | +1,739,399 |
| Harwich | 1,754,848 | 2,135,353 | +380,505 |
| Hull | 1,706,816 | 1,417,744 | -289,072 |
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 | 80 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 65 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 80 |
| 2026-04 | 84 |
| 2026-03 | 82 |
| 2026-02 | 91 |
| 2026-01 | 87 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 115 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 92 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 76 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 68 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 64 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 63 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 54 |
| NEWGATE SIMMS LIMITED | 53 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 53 |
| KINGSPAN LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 128 |
| 1m-15m | 107 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 69,106,812 |
| United States | 43,303,680 |
| South Korea | 21,733,512 |
| Germany | 21,634,506 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,678,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 47,254,605 | 21,852,207 | -25,402,398 |
| United States | 29,320,058 | 13,983,622 | -15,336,436 |
| South Korea | 14,395,417 | 7,338,095 | -7,057,322 |
| Germany | 10,667,430 | 10,967,076 | +299,646 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,883,394 | 6,795,432 | -2,087,962 |
| India | 4,865,666 | 6,732,216 | +1,866,550 |
| Indonesia | 10,322,203 | 937,150 | -9,385,053 |
| Egypt | 2,948,671 | 7,960,527 | +5,011,856 |
| Netherlands | 2,797,768 | 7,172,374 | +4,374,606 |
| Malaysia | 7,124,751 | 2,126,196 | -4,998,555 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 183,826 |
| China | 308 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 54,020 | 129,806 | +75,786 |
| China | 152 | 156 | +4 |
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) | 192,240,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,058,619 |
| Air transport | 40,945,385 |
| Other | 189,564 |
| Rail transport | 8,476 |
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) | 117,894,649 | 74,346,235 | -43,548,414 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,800,210 | 27,258,409 | +11,458,199 |
| Air transport | 26,548,862 | 14,396,523 | -12,152,339 |
| Other | 57,805 | 131,759 | +73,954 |
| Rail transport | 8,476 | 0 | -8,476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 83,112,834 |
| Southampton | 68,068,183 |
| Felixstowe | 36,345,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,034,571 |
| Hull | 17,955,721 |
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 Gateway Port | 52,055,805 | 31,057,029 | -20,998,776 |
| Southampton | 39,826,673 | 28,241,510 | -11,585,163 |
| Felixstowe | 21,851,212 | 14,494,609 | -7,356,603 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,738,409 | 11,296,162 | -11,442,247 |
| Hull | 9,289,671 | 8,666,050 | -623,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,983,082 | 6,684,074 | +4,700,992 |
| Dover | 2,437,987 | 4,233,308 | +1,795,321 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,978,442 | 1,732,586 | -2,245,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 407,799 | 5,179,525 | +4,771,726 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,882,666 | 2,210,440 | -672,226 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 381590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical products used to start, speed up, or control chemical reactions