Import/export HS code 271114: Ethylene, propylene, butylene, and butadiene
Gases used in making plastics, synthetic rubber, and other chemicals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 38,349,887 |
| Germany | 28,784,808 |
| France | 10,370,162 |
| Belgium | 2,807,028 |
| China | 1,850,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,984,492 | 34,365,395 | +30,380,903 |
| Germany | 17,056,031 | 11,728,777 | -5,327,254 |
| France | 8,749,548 | 1,620,614 | -7,128,934 |
| Belgium | 1,505,078 | 1,301,950 | -203,128 |
| China | 1,140,167 | 710,719 | -429,448 |
| Italy | 98,841 | 670,028 | +571,187 |
| India | 118,980 | 0 | -118,980 |
| Austria | 21,437 | 11,802 | -9,635 |
| Denmark | 12,781 | 19,251 | +6,470 |
| Ireland | 57 | 6 | -51 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 40,443,085 |
| Germany | 26,602,087 |
| France | 10,333,675 |
| Belgium | 2,797,921 |
| China | 1,853,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,809,903 | 36,633,182 | +32,823,279 |
| Germany | 17,112,771 | 9,489,316 | -7,623,455 |
| France | 8,718,821 | 1,614,854 | -7,103,967 |
| Belgium | 1,496,959 | 1,300,962 | -195,997 |
| China | 1,142,646 | 710,719 | -431,927 |
| Italy | 98,841 | 670,028 | +571,187 |
| United Kingdom | 158,050 | 0 | -158,050 |
| India | 124,706 | 6,212 | -118,494 |
| United States | 23,368 | 988 | -22,380 |
| Denmark | 1,290 | 2,275 | +985 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 82,148,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 923,689 |
| Air transport | 43,293 |
| Other | 63 |
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) | 32,485,059 | 49,663,850 | +17,178,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,640 | 748,049 | +572,409 |
| Air transport | 26,656 | 16,637 | -10,019 |
| Other | 57 | 6 | -51 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 71,108,438 |
| Manchester | 9,402,090 |
| Felixstowe | 1,449,611 |
| London | 683,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,242 |
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 | 27,696,010 | 43,412,428 | +15,716,418 |
| Manchester | 3,809,903 | 5,592,187 | +1,782,284 |
| Felixstowe | 819,855 | 629,756 | -190,099 |
| London | 100,638 | 582,808 | +482,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,038 | 8,204 | -150,834 |
| Dover | 32,035 | 52,555 | +20,520 |
| Harwich | 14,261 | 60,715 | +46,454 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,599 | 20,281 | +682 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,437 | 11,802 | -9,635 |
| Purfleet | 4,703 | 27,659 | +22,956 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL LIMITED | 39 |
| PRAX LINDSEY OIL REFINERY LIMITED | 38 |
| ARCTIC HAYES LIMITED | 34 |
| MARK VITOW LIMITED | 28 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 9 |
| ITW LIMITED | 7 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 6 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| BOLLIN GROUP LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 60,549,382 |
| Belgium | 24,750,960 |
| Poland | 2,325,362 |
| Ireland | 118,941 |
| Belize | 1,962 |
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 | 45,222,560 | 15,326,822 | -29,895,738 |
| Belgium | 13,990,597 | 10,760,363 | -3,230,234 |
| Poland | 2,325,362 | 0 | -2,325,362 |
| Ireland | 68,715 | 50,226 | -18,489 |
| Belize | 0 | 1,962 | +1,962 |
| Romania | 1,774 | 0 | -1,774 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
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) | 87,627,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,625 |
| Air transport | 1,400 |
| Other | 90 |
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) | 61,538,519 | 26,089,147 | -35,449,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,399 | 50,226 | -20,173 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
| Other | 90 | 0 | -90 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 68,291,295 |
| Ellesmere Port | 19,334,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,645 |
| Holyhead | 32,508 |
| Southampton | 1,962 |
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 | 46,440,842 | 21,850,453 | -24,590,389 |
| Ellesmere Port | 15,097,677 | 4,236,732 | -10,860,945 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,687 | 39,958 | -3,729 |
| Holyhead | 23,126 | 9,382 | -13,744 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,962 | +1,962 |
| Milford | 1,812 | 0 | -1,812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,774 | 0 | -1,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
| Heysham | 0 | 886 | +886 |
| 000 | 90 | 0 | -90 |
Quick facts
HS code: 271114
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gases used in making plastics, synthetic rubber, and other chemicals