Import/export HS code 382481: Chemical products containing ethylene oxide
Chemical mixtures containing ethylene oxide, used in industrial and chemical processes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 157,511 |
| France | 104,745 |
| Sweden | 22,890 |
| Belgium | 21,319 |
| Netherlands | 3,128 |
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 | 69,063 | 88,448 | +19,385 |
| France | 4,393 | 100,352 | +95,959 |
| Sweden | 17,569 | 5,321 | -12,248 |
| Belgium | 2,558 | 18,761 | +16,203 |
| Netherlands | 3,128 | 0 | -3,128 |
| China | 0 | 2,121 | +2,121 |
| Japan | 1,749 | 0 | -1,749 |
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 | 149,655 |
| France | 104,745 |
| United States | 26,018 |
| Belgium | 13,373 |
| Switzerland | 7,856 |
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 | 67,287 | 82,368 | +15,081 |
| France | 4,393 | 100,352 | +95,959 |
| United States | 20,697 | 5,321 | -15,376 |
| Belgium | 0 | 13,373 | +13,373 |
| Switzerland | 1,776 | 6,080 | +4,304 |
| Italy | 2,558 | 2,751 | +193 |
| China | 0 | 2,121 | +2,121 |
| Japan | 1,749 | 0 | -1,749 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 283,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,485 |
| Air transport | 9,605 |
| Other | 2,637 |
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) | 84,892 | 198,844 | +113,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,043 | 7,442 | -2,601 |
| Air transport | 3,525 | 6,080 | +2,555 |
| Other | 0 | 2,637 | +2,637 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 163,028 |
| Dover | 54,349 |
| London | 40,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,327 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 67,287 | 95,741 | +28,454 |
| Dover | 4,393 | 49,956 | +45,563 |
| London | 0 | 40,038 | +40,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,255 | 8,072 | -15,183 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 10,358 | +10,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,525 | 6,080 | +2,555 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,637 | +2,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,121 | +2,121 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 7 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 6 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 3 |
| VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL CHORLEY & BOLTON LIMITED | 3 |
| NCR LIMITED | 3 |
| N.C.R. LIMITED | 3 |
| ROEMEX LIMITED | 3 |
| SAFAPAC LIMITED | 2 |
| PROCHEM INT LTD | 2 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10,837 |
| Poland | 3,429 |
| Ireland | 1,047 |
| South Africa | 902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10,837 | 0 | -10,837 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,429 | +3,429 |
| Ireland | 1,047 | 0 | -1,047 |
| South Africa | 902 | 0 | -902 |
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) | 10,837 |
| Air transport | 5,364 |
| Other | 14 |
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) | 10,837 | 0 | -10,837 |
| Air transport | 1,935 | 3,429 | +1,494 |
| Other | 14 | 0 | -14 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,837 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,462 |
| Glasgow Airport | 902 |
| 000 | 14 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,837 | 0 | -10,837 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,033 | 3,429 | +2,396 |
| Glasgow Airport | 902 | 0 | -902 |
| 000 | 14 | 0 | -14 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382481
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical mixtures containing ethylene oxide, used in industrial and chemical processes