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 | 29,937,083 |
| Netherlands | 18,823,789 |
| Germany | 11,539,413 |
| United States | 51,355 |
| Poland | 39,475 |
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 | 5,308,353 | 24,628,730 | +19,320,377 |
| Netherlands | 8,280,484 | 10,543,305 | +2,262,821 |
| Germany | 5,513,845 | 6,025,568 | +511,723 |
| United States | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Poland | 39,475 | 0 | -39,475 |
| 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 | 42,574,871 |
| Germany | 12,218,866 |
| Netherlands | 5,524,725 |
| United States | 51,355 |
| Poland | 39,475 |
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 | 13,047,374 | 29,527,497 | +16,480,123 |
| Germany | 5,879,948 | 6,338,918 | +458,970 |
| Netherlands | 187,895 | 5,336,830 | +5,148,935 |
| United States | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| Poland | 39,475 | 0 | -39,475 |
| Ireland | 0 | 16,010 | +16,010 |
| Portugal | 8,746 | 877 | -7,869 |
| Switzerland | 908 | 5,341 | +4,433 |
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) | 59,359,191 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,027,541 |
| Air transport | 51,355 |
| 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) | 18,559,666 | 40,799,525 | +22,239,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 604,680 | 422,861 | -181,819 |
| Air transport | 51,355 | 0 | -51,355 |
| 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 | 25,894,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 896,912 |
| London | 60,543 |
| 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 | 13,737,468 | 12,156,955 | -1,580,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 513,876 | 383,036 | -130,840 |
| London | 18,584 | 41,959 | +23,375 |
| Prestwick Airport | 49,478 | 0 | -49,478 |
| Harwich | 40,531 | 2,337 | -38,194 |
| Dover | 29,301 | 12,077 | -17,224 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 16,010 | +16,010 |
| Purfleet | 4,640 | 0 | -4,640 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,087 | +3,087 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 9 |
| HEMPEL UK LTD. | 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 | 245,387 |
| Ireland | 110,906 |
| Norway | 110,513 |
| Sweden | 61,160 |
| 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 | 139,468 | 105,919 | -33,549 |
| Ireland | 70,320 | 40,586 | -29,734 |
| Norway | 60,507 | 50,006 | -10,501 |
| Sweden | 32,310 | 28,850 | -3,460 |
| 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 |
| Spain | 7,836 | 9,770 | +1,934 |
| Ghana | 8,725 | 6,702 | -2,023 |
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) | 419,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,489 |
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) | 218,245 | 201,193 | -17,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,040 | 129,449 | -1,591 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 400,574 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,787 |
| Holyhead | 45,199 |
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 | 223,847 | 176,727 | -47,120 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,787 | 10,920 | -43,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,653 | 27,190 | -1,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,490 | 36,297 | +26,807 |
| Holyhead | 15,533 | 29,666 | +14,133 |
| London | 8,725 | 20,950 | +12,225 |
| Tyne | 0 | 20,972 | +20,972 |
| Harwich | 7,301 | 5,296 | -2,005 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,224 | +1,224 |
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