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.
- 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 | 156,130 |
| France | 109,568 |
| Belgium | 24,095 |
| Sweden | 22,890 |
| China | 2,121 |
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 | 63,028 | 93,102 | +30,074 |
| France | 4,393 | 105,175 | +100,782 |
| Belgium | 5,309 | 18,786 | +13,477 |
| Sweden | 22,890 | 0 | -22,890 |
| 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 | 148,274 |
| France | 109,568 |
| United States | 22,890 |
| Belgium | 16,149 |
| 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 | 60,024 | 88,250 | +28,226 |
| France | 4,393 | 105,175 | +100,782 |
| United States | 22,890 | 0 | -22,890 |
| Belgium | 0 | 16,149 | +16,149 |
| Switzerland | 3,004 | 4,852 | +1,848 |
| Italy | 5,309 | 0 | -5,309 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 282,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,308 |
| 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) | 77,252 | 204,751 | +127,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,364 | 6,944 | -8,420 |
| Air transport | 4,753 | 4,852 | +99 |
| 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 | 164,423 |
| Dover | 59,172 |
| London | 40,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,199 |
| 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 | 60,024 | 104,399 | +44,375 |
| Dover | 4,393 | 54,779 | +50,386 |
| London | 0 | 40,038 | +40,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,199 | 0 | -28,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 10,358 | +10,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,753 | 4,852 | +99 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 4 |
| SAFAPAC LIMITED | 3 |
| VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL CHORLEY & BOLTON LIMITED | 3 |
| NCR LIMITED | 3 |
| N.C.R. LIMITED | 3 |
| ROEMEX LIMITED | 3 |
| 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