Import/export HS code 284190: Other
Other chemical compounds not listed in this group
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 | 1,088,610 |
| China | 934,102 |
| Italy | 619,003 |
| Netherlands | 290,217 |
| Chile | 198,094 |
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 | 620,813 | 467,797 | -153,016 |
| China | 2,003 | 932,099 | +930,096 |
| Italy | 325,698 | 293,305 | -32,393 |
| Netherlands | 193,303 | 96,914 | -96,389 |
| Chile | 0 | 198,094 | +198,094 |
| Belgium | 56,192 | 111,969 | +55,777 |
| United States | 58,779 | 52,951 | -5,828 |
| Hungary | 82,916 | 0 | -82,916 |
| France | 29,331 | 42,890 | +13,559 |
| Japan | 53,604 | 8,858 | -44,746 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,525,526 |
| Italy | 623,304 |
| United States | 363,568 |
| Germany | 213,899 |
| Ivory Coast | 198,094 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 300,879 | 1,224,647 | +923,768 |
| Italy | 326,998 | 296,306 | -30,692 |
| United States | 219,227 | 144,341 | -74,886 |
| Germany | 122,883 | 91,016 | -31,867 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 198,094 | +198,094 |
| Slovakia | 98,438 | 51,110 | -47,328 |
| United Kingdom | 93,216 | 17,835 | -75,381 |
| Belgium | 24,328 | 86,497 | +62,169 |
| Japan | 79,357 | 8,858 | -70,499 |
| Hungary | 82,916 | 0 | -82,916 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,941,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,032,319 |
| Air transport | 749,574 |
| Other | 53,944 |
| Road transport | 4,456 |
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) | 987,944 | 953,071 | -34,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,028 | 1,007,291 | +982,263 |
| Air transport | 435,098 | 314,476 | -120,622 |
| Other | 34,407 | 19,537 | -14,870 |
| Road transport | 2,146 | 2,310 | +164 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 938,773 |
| Dover | 694,700 |
| Manchester Airport | 537,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,313 |
| Harwich | 299,879 |
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 | 4,356 | 934,417 | +930,061 |
| Dover | 516,881 | 177,819 | -339,062 |
| Manchester Airport | 338,351 | 199,103 | -139,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,845 | 188,468 | +39,623 |
| Harwich | 91,379 | 208,500 | +117,121 |
| Hull | 41,557 | 201,093 | +159,536 |
| London | 71,447 | 105,902 | +34,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,631 | 61,785 | -22,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,744 | 50,633 | -6,111 |
| 000 | 34,407 | 19,537 | -14,870 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 8,973,699 |
| United States | 7,703,105 |
| France | 7,303,497 |
| Belgium | 4,340,775 |
| Italy | 3,852,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,148,768 | 6,824,931 | +4,676,163 |
| United States | 2,731,156 | 4,971,949 | +2,240,793 |
| France | 3,267,518 | 4,035,979 | +768,461 |
| Belgium | 2,186,193 | 2,154,582 | -31,611 |
| Italy | 252,725 | 3,599,875 | +3,347,150 |
| South Korea | 579,973 | 1,693,555 | +1,113,582 |
| Germany | 878,048 | 1,369,982 | +491,934 |
| China | 609,819 | 619,051 | +9,232 |
| Spain | 377,570 | 366,649 | -10,921 |
| Canada | 288,106 | 279,013 | -9,093 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 42 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12 | 30 | +18 |
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) | 19,898,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,756,917 |
| Air transport | 3,200,984 |
| Other | 42 |
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) | 7,118,365 | 12,780,151 | +5,661,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,027,737 | 11,729,180 | +4,701,443 |
| Air transport | 319,155 | 2,881,829 | +2,562,674 |
| Other | 12 | 30 | +18 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,165,287 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,893,108 |
| Dover | 7,919,181 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,009,555 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,779,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,305,475 | 7,859,812 | +4,554,337 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,378,816 | 6,514,292 | +2,135,476 |
| Dover | 2,456,161 | 5,463,020 | +3,006,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,746,329 | 1,263,226 | -1,483,103 |
| Manchester Airport | 209,260 | 2,569,905 | +2,360,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 757,366 | 1,112,387 | +355,021 |
| Felixstowe | 12,005 | 1,783,256 | +1,771,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 443,121 | 439,052 | -4,069 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,008 | 268,949 | +173,941 |
| Harwich | 46,829 | 25,081 | -21,748 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 284190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical compounds not listed in this group