Import/export HS code 381590: Various chemical reaction products
Other chemical products used to start, speed up, or control chemical reactions
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- 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 | 78,085,594 |
| Netherlands | 46,000,366 |
| France | 8,255,788 |
| Italy | 7,302,587 |
| Belgium | 4,811,180 |
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 | 47,727,052 | 30,358,542 | -17,368,510 |
| Netherlands | 27,389,937 | 18,610,429 | -8,779,508 |
| France | 5,237,526 | 3,018,262 | -2,219,264 |
| Italy | 4,160,626 | 3,141,961 | -1,018,665 |
| Belgium | 2,533,905 | 2,277,275 | -256,630 |
| United States | 958,957 | 1,306,560 | +347,603 |
| Switzerland | 1,269,333 | 732,827 | -536,506 |
| Czechia | 882,058 | 553,475 | -328,583 |
| Sweden | 814,083 | 370,511 | -443,572 |
| India | 691,221 | 434,104 | -257,117 |
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 | 72,408,551 |
| United States | 49,171,204 |
| Italy | 7,590,691 |
| Netherlands | 4,788,157 |
| Belgium | 3,854,668 |
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 | 41,075,885 | 31,332,666 | -9,743,219 |
| United States | 34,650,840 | 14,520,364 | -20,130,476 |
| Italy | 4,391,727 | 3,198,964 | -1,192,763 |
| Netherlands | 1,195,793 | 3,592,364 | +2,396,571 |
| Belgium | 2,287,779 | 1,566,889 | -720,890 |
| France | 2,048,303 | 1,543,369 | -504,934 |
| Switzerland | 1,609,897 | 1,585,787 | -24,110 |
| Poland | 759,617 | 1,404,073 | +644,456 |
| China | 1,022,945 | 892,118 | -130,827 |
| India | 733,464 | 843,499 | +110,035 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| 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 | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
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) | 102,585,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,009,049 |
| Air transport | 2,530,005 |
| Road transport | 1,208,172 |
| Other | 166,791 |
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) | 59,121,819 | 43,463,375 | -15,658,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,906,686 | 18,102,363 | -14,804,323 |
| Air transport | 1,286,832 | 1,243,173 | -43,659 |
| Road transport | 782,799 | 425,373 | -357,426 |
| Other | 80,615 | 86,176 | +5,561 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 62,208,537 |
| Dover | 25,754,187 |
| London | 14,800,062 |
| Killingholme | 10,882,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,787,761 |
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 | 33,081,803 | 29,126,734 | -3,955,069 |
| Dover | 16,365,226 | 9,388,961 | -6,976,265 |
| London | 11,160,873 | 3,639,189 | -7,521,684 |
| Killingholme | 9,612,644 | 1,270,182 | -8,342,462 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,909,862 | 3,877,899 | -1,031,963 |
| ZLC | 4,177,941 | 3,656,530 | -521,411 |
| Felixstowe | 3,813,637 | 3,250,751 | -562,886 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,053,756 | 2,954,112 | -99,644 |
| Harwich | 1,626,769 | 1,740,323 | +113,554 |
| Hull | 1,779,343 | 1,078,171 | -701,172 |
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 | 79 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 63 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 87 |
| 2025-11 | 73 |
| 2025-10 | 81 |
| 2025-09 | 86 |
| 2025-08 | 81 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 114 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 87 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 63 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 60 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 53 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| NEWGATE SIMMS LIMITED | 48 |
| EMINOX LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 123 |
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 59,101,991 |
| United States | 41,336,815 |
| South Korea | 27,802,556 |
| Germany | 19,806,538 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,760,989 |
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 | 46,152,545 | 12,949,446 | -33,203,099 |
| United States | 26,918,277 | 14,418,538 | -12,499,739 |
| South Korea | 21,016,522 | 6,786,034 | -14,230,488 |
| Germany | 10,486,373 | 9,320,165 | -1,166,208 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,944,459 | 4,816,530 | -4,127,929 |
| Malaysia | 8,086,027 | 3,925,463 | -4,160,564 |
| Egypt | 3,351,697 | 7,341,529 | +3,989,832 |
| Indonesia | 10,216,400 | 163,330 | -10,053,070 |
| India | 5,119,075 | 2,128,693 | -2,990,382 |
| Taiwan | 5,586,806 | 1,068,129 | -4,518,677 |
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 | 116,883 |
| 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 | 54,807 | 62,076 | +7,269 |
| China | 134 | 174 | +40 |
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) | 180,532,758 |
| Air transport | 43,045,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,589,727 |
| Other | 122,505 |
| 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) | 122,871,844 | 57,660,914 | -65,210,930 |
| Air transport | 32,457,384 | 10,587,989 | -21,869,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,816,374 | 18,773,353 | +2,956,979 |
| Other | 59,555 | 62,950 | +3,395 |
| 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 | 82,214,483 |
| Southampton | 55,340,221 |
| Felixstowe | 38,283,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,617,760 |
| Hull | 16,233,190 |
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 | 57,330,484 | 24,883,999 | -32,446,485 |
| Southampton | 34,677,334 | 20,662,887 | -14,014,447 |
| Felixstowe | 26,684,389 | 11,598,755 | -15,085,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,372,296 | 8,245,464 | -19,126,832 |
| Hull | 9,213,830 | 7,019,360 | -2,194,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,148,870 | 5,041,440 | +2,892,570 |
| Dover | 2,403,439 | 2,980,076 | +576,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,973,748 | 1,333,370 | -2,640,378 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,980,374 | 1,577,060 | -1,403,314 |
| Immingham Docks | 500,309 | 1,491,309 | +991,000 |
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