Import/export HS code 270730: Xylene (Xylol)
A liquid used in making plastics, paints, and chemicals. Often found in mixtures of similar substances
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 29,409,145 |
| Netherlands | 18,790,135 |
| Germany | 11,980,690 |
| United States | 51,355 |
| Poland | 42,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,063,976 | 23,345,169 | +17,281,193 |
| Netherlands | 8,280,484 | 10,509,651 | +2,229,167 |
| Germany | 5,075,479 | 6,905,211 | +1,829,732 |
| United States | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Poland | 42,415 | 0 | -42,415 |
| France | 13,443 | 7,896 | -5,547 |
| Ireland | 0 | 16,010 | +16,010 |
| Portugal | 8,746 | 0 | -8,746 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,087 | +3,087 |
| Denmark | 0 | 877 | +877 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 42,005,167 |
| Germany | 12,668,255 |
| Netherlands | 5,524,725 |
| United States | 51,355 |
| Poland | 42,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,761,231 | 28,243,936 | +14,482,705 |
| Germany | 5,484,256 | 7,183,999 | +1,699,743 |
| Netherlands | 187,895 | 5,336,830 | +5,148,935 |
| United States | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Poland | 42,415 | 0 | -42,415 |
| Ireland | 0 | 16,010 | +16,010 |
| Portugal | 8,746 | 877 | -7,869 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 6,249 | +6,249 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,226,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,038,277 |
| Air transport | 51,355 |
| Rail transport | 4,381 |
| Road transport | 3,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,830,625 | 40,396,074 | +21,565,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 649,537 | 388,740 | -260,797 |
| Air transport | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Rail transport | 4,381 | 0 | -4,381 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,087 | +3,087 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,426,581 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,761,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 905,024 |
| London | 61,602 |
| Prestwick Airport | 49,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,816,569 | 28,610,012 | +23,793,443 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,013,067 | 11,748,864 | -2,264,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,642 | 349,382 | -206,260 |
| London | 19,643 | 41,959 | +22,316 |
| Prestwick Airport | 49,478 | 0 | -49,478 |
| Harwich | 43,471 | 962 | -42,509 |
| Dover | 28,393 | 12,985 | -15,408 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 16,010 | +16,010 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,346 | 0 | -5,346 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 4,640 | +4,640 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 32 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 11 |
| HEMPEL UK LTD. | 8 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 8 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 3 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 235,917 |
| Ireland | 115,134 |
| Norway | 105,165 |
| Sweden | 63,737 |
| Poland | 31,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 140,893 | 95,024 | -45,869 |
| Ireland | 74,548 | 40,586 | -33,962 |
| Norway | 57,460 | 47,705 | -9,755 |
| Sweden | 33,225 | 30,512 | -2,713 |
| Poland | 19,303 | 12,278 | -7,025 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 5,896 | 19,456 | +13,560 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 23,874 | +23,874 |
| Jordan | 0 | 20,972 | +20,972 |
| Ghana | 8,725 | 6,702 | -2,023 |
| Spain | 6,331 | 8,793 | +2,462 |
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) | 399,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,692 |
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) | 211,533 | 188,282 | -23,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,768 | 125,924 | -13,844 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 387,454 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,347 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,660 |
| Holyhead | 47,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,787 |
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 | 222,261 | 165,193 | -57,068 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,427 | 10,920 | -45,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,148 | 23,512 | -3,636 |
| Holyhead | 18,121 | 29,666 | +11,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,490 | 36,297 | +26,807 |
| London | 8,725 | 20,950 | +12,225 |
| Tyne | 0 | 20,972 | +20,972 |
| Harwich | 8,180 | 5,296 | -2,884 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 949 | 0 | -949 |
Quick facts
HS code: 270730
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A liquid used in making plastics, paints, and chemicals. Often found in mixtures of similar substances