Import/export HS code 38159090: Various unspecified chemical reaction products
Other chemical products for reactions not included in specific categories
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 | 81,752,878 |
| Netherlands | 48,883,877 |
| France | 8,886,374 |
| Italy | 7,726,837 |
| Belgium | 4,912,993 |
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 | 46,425,213 | 35,327,665 | -11,097,548 |
| Netherlands | 28,854,865 | 20,029,012 | -8,825,853 |
| France | 5,784,123 | 3,102,251 | -2,681,872 |
| Italy | 4,211,588 | 3,515,249 | -696,339 |
| Belgium | 2,385,829 | 2,527,164 | +141,335 |
| United States | 882,516 | 1,271,522 | +389,006 |
| Switzerland | 1,263,017 | 794,811 | -468,206 |
| Sweden | 1,246,497 | 385,233 | -861,264 |
| Czechia | 885,279 | 643,334 | -241,945 |
| India | 208,619 | 916,706 | +708,087 |
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 | 75,930,508 |
| United States | 52,346,244 |
| Italy | 7,984,126 |
| Netherlands | 4,781,441 |
| Belgium | 3,925,407 |
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 | 40,924,219 | 35,006,289 | -5,917,930 |
| United States | 35,618,052 | 16,728,192 | -18,889,860 |
| Italy | 4,426,746 | 3,557,380 | -869,366 |
| Netherlands | 982,086 | 3,799,355 | +2,817,269 |
| Belgium | 2,133,863 | 1,791,544 | -342,319 |
| France | 2,224,333 | 1,590,347 | -633,986 |
| Switzerland | 1,564,442 | 1,683,463 | +119,021 |
| Poland | 706,906 | 1,427,334 | +720,428 |
| China | 1,016,939 | 927,483 | -89,456 |
| Sweden | 1,256,354 | 452,414 | -803,940 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 | 16 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -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) | 109,449,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,409,748 |
| Air transport | 2,389,635 |
| Road transport | 1,208,172 |
| Other | 205,774 |
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) | 61,408,439 | 48,041,458 | -13,366,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,218,356 | 21,191,392 | -10,026,964 |
| Air transport | 1,153,735 | 1,235,900 | +82,165 |
| Road transport | 679,774 | 528,398 | -151,376 |
| Other | 117,409 | 88,365 | -29,044 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 65,439,752 |
| Dover | 27,851,744 |
| London | 15,946,372 |
| Killingholme | 11,037,993 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,218,665 |
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 | 33,162,359 | 32,277,393 | -884,966 |
| Dover | 16,987,395 | 10,864,349 | -6,123,046 |
| London | 11,445,971 | 4,500,401 | -6,945,570 |
| Killingholme | 9,519,340 | 1,518,653 | -8,000,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,237,920 | 3,980,745 | -1,257,175 |
| ZLC | 4,040,079 | 4,264,576 | +224,497 |
| Felixstowe | 3,525,591 | 3,930,365 | +404,774 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,899,234 | 3,367,226 | +467,992 |
| Harwich | 1,510,306 | 1,840,639 | +330,333 |
| Hull | 1,801,622 | 1,137,631 | -663,991 |
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 | 77 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 61 |
| 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 | 84 |
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 81 |
| 2025-09 | 82 |
| 2025-08 | 76 |
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 | 85 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 63 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 60 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 52 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| 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+ | 122 |
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 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 | 61,892,185 |
| United States | 47,428,592 |
| South Korea | 27,805,008 |
| Germany | 20,938,788 |
| Malaysia | 17,680,897 |
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 | 45,523,090 | 16,369,095 | -29,153,995 |
| United States | 31,868,766 | 15,559,826 | -16,308,940 |
| South Korea | 21,006,440 | 6,798,568 | -14,207,872 |
| Germany | 10,829,727 | 10,109,061 | -720,666 |
| Malaysia | 13,755,434 | 3,925,463 | -9,829,971 |
| Indonesia | 13,383,434 | 1,467,944 | -11,915,490 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,367,051 | 5,388,581 | -2,978,470 |
| Egypt | 3,248,407 | 7,444,819 | +4,196,412 |
| India | 5,214,592 | 2,132,846 | -3,081,746 |
| 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 | 118,036 |
| 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 | 54,075 | 63,961 | +9,886 |
| China | 76 | 232 | +156 |
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) | 201,138,170 |
| Air transport | 45,456,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,091,268 |
| Other | 123,663 |
| 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) | 129,799,231 | 71,338,939 | -58,460,292 |
| Air transport | 31,593,527 | 13,863,332 | -17,730,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,346,881 | 20,744,387 | +5,397,506 |
| Other | 58,562 | 65,101 | +6,539 |
| 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 | 91,017,518 |
| Southampton | 55,383,341 |
| Felixstowe | 49,181,788 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,968,523 |
| Hull | 17,589,454 |
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 | 56,713,195 | 34,304,323 | -22,408,872 |
| Southampton | 34,364,852 | 21,018,489 | -13,346,363 |
| Felixstowe | 33,706,745 | 15,475,043 | -18,231,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,622,544 | 11,345,979 | -14,276,565 |
| Hull | 9,868,279 | 7,721,175 | -2,147,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,552,234 | 5,155,456 | +2,603,222 |
| Dover | 1,806,772 | 3,974,626 | +2,167,854 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,960,464 | 1,353,035 | -2,607,429 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,159,591 | 1,734,750 | -1,424,841 |
| Newcastle Airport | 2,207,162 | 243,929 | -1,963,233 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38159090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical products for reactions not included in specific categories