Import/export HS code 38249992: Liquid chemical products at 20°C
Chemical products that remain in liquid form at room temperature, used in various industries
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 | 122,467,024 |
| Netherlands | 112,041,066 |
| France | 67,365,731 |
| Belgium | 61,553,714 |
| China | 59,460,819 |
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 | 71,601,881 | 50,865,143 | -20,736,738 |
| Netherlands | 63,681,499 | 48,359,567 | -15,321,932 |
| France | 47,707,588 | 19,658,143 | -28,049,445 |
| Belgium | 33,339,962 | 28,213,752 | -5,126,210 |
| China | 29,883,899 | 29,576,920 | -306,979 |
| United States | 43,558,451 | 13,027,534 | -30,530,917 |
| India | 3,288,393 | 11,556,557 | +8,268,164 |
| Norway | 1,709,797 | 12,283,056 | +10,573,259 |
| Hungary | 9,240,332 | 2,406,830 | -6,833,502 |
| Italy | 3,740,637 | 3,711,350 | -29,287 |
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 | 105,136,889 |
| Germany | 92,912,231 |
| Netherlands | 92,703,862 |
| China | 65,629,949 |
| France | 59,516,304 |
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 | 71,336,496 | 33,800,393 | -37,536,103 |
| Germany | 55,490,593 | 37,421,638 | -18,068,955 |
| Netherlands | 49,597,520 | 43,106,342 | -6,491,178 |
| China | 34,456,462 | 31,173,487 | -3,282,975 |
| France | 44,044,723 | 15,471,581 | -28,573,142 |
| Belgium | 21,789,655 | 15,347,105 | -6,442,550 |
| India | 4,538,227 | 12,964,438 | +8,426,211 |
| Norway | 2,601,358 | 12,228,320 | +9,626,962 |
| Italy | 6,818,802 | 6,959,510 | +140,708 |
| Hungary | 9,305,635 | 2,441,865 | -6,863,770 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 72 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 54 |
| West Yorkshire | 41 |
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 |
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 | 59 | 53 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 | 43 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 33 | 33 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 16 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 16 | -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) | 263,601,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 208,438,602 |
| Other | 57,552,567 |
| Air transport | 24,225,210 |
| Road transport | 3,650,212 |
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) | 157,967,462 | 105,633,688 | -52,333,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,437,710 | 106,000,892 | +3,563,182 |
| Other | 46,693,606 | 10,858,961 | -35,834,645 |
| Air transport | 15,145,485 | 9,079,725 | -6,065,760 |
| Road transport | 1,745,929 | 1,904,283 | +158,354 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 150,995,929 |
| Middlesbrough | 76,550,335 |
| 000 | 57,552,567 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 49,862,157 |
| Dover | 46,980,631 |
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 | 78,878,316 | 72,117,613 | -6,760,703 |
| Middlesbrough | 52,823,725 | 23,726,610 | -29,097,115 |
| 000 | 46,693,606 | 10,858,961 | -35,834,645 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 20,378,646 | 29,483,511 | +9,104,865 |
| Dover | 27,246,502 | 19,734,129 | -7,512,373 |
| Felixstowe | 23,112,500 | 12,158,401 | -10,954,099 |
| London | 11,084,770 | 14,562,793 | +3,478,023 |
| Hull | 7,624,872 | 8,057,340 | +432,468 |
| Killingholme | 10,875,687 | 2,262,180 | -8,613,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,847,910 | 4,780,239 | -3,067,671 |
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 | 214 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 181 |
| Other manufacturing | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 210 |
| 2025-11 | 225 |
| 2025-10 | 202 |
| 2025-09 | 216 |
| 2025-08 | 213 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 105 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 100 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 96 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 92 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 82 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 75 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 71 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 69 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 68 |
| RED SEA AQUATICS (UK) LIMITED | 68 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 313 |
| 1m-15m | 258 |
| 15m-54m | 95 |
| Other | 46 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 72,084,929 |
| Belgium | 60,929,102 |
| United States | 53,923,516 |
| Netherlands | 52,905,122 |
| China | 42,761,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 37,384,682 | 34,700,247 | -2,684,435 |
| Belgium | 35,492,142 | 25,436,960 | -10,055,182 |
| United States | 30,392,722 | 23,530,794 | -6,861,928 |
| Netherlands | 23,009,468 | 29,895,654 | +6,886,186 |
| China | 16,236,584 | 26,524,494 | +10,287,910 |
| Norway | 13,413,558 | 14,755,744 | +1,342,186 |
| Ireland | 13,729,735 | 10,505,384 | -3,224,351 |
| France | 12,298,349 | 11,771,509 | -526,840 |
| India | 7,091,409 | 8,894,716 | +1,803,307 |
| Italy | 7,969,411 | 7,549,690 | -419,721 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 79,114 |
| XI | 32,111 |
| Netherlands | 16,627 |
| Ireland | 10,105 |
| XL | 9,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 43,029 | 36,085 | -6,944 |
| XI | 25,407 | 6,704 | -18,703 |
| Netherlands | 9,656 | 6,971 | -2,685 |
| Ireland | 8,437 | 1,668 | -6,769 |
| XL | 0 | 9,470 | +9,470 |
| China | 2,740 | 3,499 | +759 |
| Portugal | 241 | 5,724 | +5,483 |
| Croatia | 3,117 | 0 | -3,117 |
| Germany | 97 | 191 | +94 |
| Afghanistan | 26 | 206 | +180 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 298,943,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,283,938 |
| Air transport | 25,745,455 |
| Other | 169,363 |
| Rail transport | 106,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,183,580 | 148,760,270 | -1,423,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,896,760 | 115,387,178 | -7,509,582 |
| Air transport | 13,164,934 | 12,580,521 | -584,413 |
| Other | 97,211 | 72,152 | -25,059 |
| Rail transport | 106,284 | 0 | -106,284 |
| Road transport | 76,730 | 0 | -76,730 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 127,694,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,135,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,953,545 |
| Southampton | 49,232,540 |
| Felixstowe | 41,031,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 60,839,257 | 66,855,407 | +6,016,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,480,788 | 48,654,930 | -7,825,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,586,030 | 29,367,515 | +2,781,485 |
| Southampton | 26,731,302 | 22,501,238 | -4,230,064 |
| Felixstowe | 15,271,953 | 25,759,881 | +10,487,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,602,143 | 19,545,210 | -1,056,933 |
| Hull | 19,448,097 | 13,502,016 | -5,946,081 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,130,094 | 9,776,427 | -6,353,667 |
| London | 8,843,255 | 10,711,393 | +1,868,138 |
| Holyhead | 7,877,958 | 5,489,260 | -2,388,698 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249992
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical products that remain in liquid form at room temperature, used in various industries