Import/export HS code 290129: Various Acyclic Hydrocarbons
Other carbon-based chemicals without rings, used in various industrial applications like fuel production and chemical synthesis
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,986,344 |
| Germany | 15,275,335 |
| United States | 10,302,271 |
| Netherlands | 4,383,071 |
| Ireland | 2,635,366 |
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 | 15,712,184 | 10,274,160 | -5,438,024 |
| Germany | 8,154,636 | 7,120,699 | -1,033,937 |
| United States | 7,475,299 | 2,826,972 | -4,648,327 |
| Netherlands | 2,013,373 | 2,369,698 | +356,325 |
| Ireland | 562,003 | 2,073,363 | +1,511,360 |
| China | 225,582 | 2,357,888 | +2,132,306 |
| Italy | 50,637 | 2,224,073 | +2,173,436 |
| Japan | 516,746 | 452,571 | -64,175 |
| Spain | 195,066 | 151,113 | -43,953 |
| Greece | 275,194 | 0 | -275,194 |
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 | 18,044,769 |
| United States | 16,942,641 |
| Germany | 16,166,639 |
| China | 2,689,797 |
| Ireland | 2,582,047 |
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 | 11,767,961 | 6,276,808 | -5,491,153 |
| United States | 10,333,672 | 6,608,969 | -3,724,703 |
| Germany | 8,008,096 | 8,158,543 | +150,447 |
| China | 307,940 | 2,381,857 | +2,073,917 |
| Ireland | 537,010 | 2,045,037 | +1,508,027 |
| Netherlands | 1,079,161 | 1,146,561 | +67,400 |
| Qatar | 999,268 | 595,334 | -403,934 |
| Saudi Arabia | 560,561 | 794,412 | +233,851 |
| Japan | 516,746 | 554,354 | +37,608 |
| Spain | 165,317 | 194,116 | +28,799 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +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) | 55,595,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,689,498 |
| Other | 1,805,424 |
| Air transport | 788,655 |
| Road transport | 14,318 |
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) | 30,821,621 | 24,774,163 | -6,047,458 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,561,160 | 4,128,338 | +567,178 |
| Other | 630,063 | 1,175,361 | +545,298 |
| Air transport | 423,312 | 365,343 | -57,969 |
| Road transport | 14,318 | 0 | -14,318 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,377,130 |
| London | 14,307,216 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,270,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,391,503 |
| Felixstowe | 3,749,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,753,206 | 9,623,924 | -4,129,282 |
| London | 7,316,053 | 6,991,163 | -324,890 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,361,036 | 3,909,271 | -5,451,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,624,380 | 2,767,123 | +1,142,743 |
| Felixstowe | 616,374 | 3,133,596 | +2,517,222 |
| Holyhead | 2,569 | 2,045,469 | +2,042,900 |
| 000 | 630,063 | 1,175,361 | +545,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 545,584 | 67,773 | -477,811 |
| Dover | 237,265 | 216,680 | -20,585 |
| Killingholme | 392,734 | 28,648 | -364,086 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 65 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 57 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ENERGAS LIMITED | 48 |
| S I GROUP - UK, LTD | 45 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| PELI BIOTHERMAL LIMITED | 38 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 36 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,422,867 |
| Germany | 1,079,198 |
| France | 698,118 |
| United States | 546,656 |
| Netherlands | 420,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 727,959 | 694,908 | -33,051 |
| Germany | 807,666 | 271,532 | -536,134 |
| France | 490,666 | 207,452 | -283,214 |
| United States | 339,836 | 206,820 | -133,016 |
| Netherlands | 315,915 | 104,130 | -211,785 |
| Saudi Arabia | 384,454 | 915 | -383,539 |
| Belgium | 222,773 | 88,808 | -133,965 |
| India | 219,999 | 82,571 | -137,428 |
| Sweden | 12,657 | 244,468 | +231,811 |
| Ethiopia | 79,090 | 136,610 | +57,520 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 39 |
| XI | 15 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 39 | 0 | -39 |
| XI | 8 | 7 | -1 |
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) | 4,182,799 |
| Air transport | 2,102,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,848,366 |
| Road transport | 1,400 |
| Other | 54 |
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) | 2,532,969 | 1,649,830 | -883,139 |
| Air transport | 1,318,211 | 784,077 | -534,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,258,235 | 590,131 | -668,104 |
| Road transport | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
| Other | 47 | 7 | -40 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,961,444 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,257,787 |
| East Midlands Airport | 950,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 789,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 743,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,400,717 | 560,727 | -839,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 674,986 | 582,801 | -92,185 |
| East Midlands Airport | 581,602 | 369,360 | -212,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 523,314 | 266,236 | -257,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 488,288 | 254,963 | -233,325 |
| Southampton | 373,925 | 98,772 | -275,153 |
| Hull | 121,295 | 181,578 | +60,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 218,103 | 45,995 | -172,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 126,836 | 116,497 | -10,339 |
| Felixstowe | 102,279 | 129,233 | +26,954 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other carbon-based chemicals without rings, used in various industrial applications like fuel production and chemical synthesis