Import/export HS code 38159010: Methanol-based catalyst solution
A catalyst solution containing ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate dissolved in methanol
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 411,847 |
| United States | 203,970 |
| Germany | 134,463 |
| Poland | 84,755 |
| Spain | 69,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 240,766 | 171,081 | -69,685 |
| United States | 100,401 | 103,569 | +3,168 |
| Germany | 0 | 134,463 | +134,463 |
| Poland | 44,709 | 40,046 | -4,663 |
| Spain | 45,117 | 24,496 | -20,621 |
| France | 15,489 | 34,693 | +19,204 |
| Switzerland | 7,022 | 0 | -7,022 |
| Belgium | 0 | 879 | +879 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 514,428 |
| Netherlands | 205,774 |
| Poland | 84,755 |
| Spain | 69,613 |
| Belgium | 34,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 298,467 | 215,961 | -82,506 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 205,774 | +205,774 |
| Poland | 44,709 | 40,046 | -4,663 |
| Spain | 45,117 | 24,496 | -20,621 |
| Belgium | 34,406 | 0 | -34,406 |
| Germany | 0 | 22,950 | +22,950 |
| France | 15,489 | 0 | -15,489 |
| China | 8,294 | 0 | -8,294 |
| Switzerland | 7,022 | 0 | -7,022 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 390,481 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,639 |
| Air transport | 251,611 |
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) | 101,631 | 288,850 | +187,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,126 | 111,513 | -97,613 |
| Air transport | 142,747 | 108,864 | -33,883 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 287,881 |
| 499 | 186,829 |
| Harwich | 146,577 |
| Dover | 72,411 |
| Felixstowe | 69,179 |
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 | 137,044 | 150,837 | +13,793 |
| 499 | 83,260 | 103,569 | +20,309 |
| Harwich | 19,482 | 127,095 | +107,613 |
| Dover | 30,503 | 41,908 | +11,405 |
| Felixstowe | 33,913 | 35,266 | +1,353 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,117 | 0 | -45,117 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,406 | 0 | -34,406 |
| Purfleet | 33,814 | 0 | -33,814 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 24,496 | +24,496 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 16,631 | +16,631 |
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
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Air transport
|
1 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 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+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 31,165 |
| Poland | 22,257 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,559 |
| Philippines | 5,850 |
| Indonesia | 5,218 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 31,165 | 0 | -31,165 |
| Poland | 0 | 22,257 | +22,257 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,357 | 1,202 | -4,155 |
| Philippines | 5,850 | 0 | -5,850 |
| Indonesia | 5,218 | 0 | -5,218 |
| Romania | 2,849 | 0 | -2,849 |
| South Africa | 2,757 | 0 | -2,757 |
| Austria | 2,738 | 0 | -2,738 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 2,635 | +2,635 |
| Germany | 2,366 | 0 | -2,366 |
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 | 58,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,068 |
| Other | 364 |
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 | 52,247 | 6,172 | -46,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 22,257 | +22,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,068 | 0 | -11,068 |
| Other | 364 | 0 | -364 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 36,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,039 |
| Southampton | 5,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 33,531 | 2,635 | -30,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 22,257 | +22,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,114 | 1,202 | -6,912 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,864 | 1,175 | -6,689 |
| Southampton | 5,850 | 0 | -5,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,218 | 0 | -5,218 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,738 | 1,160 | -1,578 |
| 000 | 364 | 0 | -364 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38159010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A catalyst solution containing ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate dissolved in methanol