Import/export HS code 290219: Various cyclic hydrocarbons
Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not listed elsewhere, used in manufacturing and chemical processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,700,299 |
| Germany | 5,574,786 |
| India | 3,433,499 |
| Belgium | 2,810,759 |
| Spain | 2,565,932 |
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 | 4,018,189 | 3,682,110 | -336,079 |
| Germany | 3,155,589 | 2,419,197 | -736,392 |
| India | 149,631 | 3,283,868 | +3,134,237 |
| Belgium | 1,704,521 | 1,106,238 | -598,283 |
| Spain | 1,580,524 | 985,408 | -595,116 |
| China | 1,058,483 | 906,374 | -152,109 |
| Switzerland | 471,824 | 1,407,634 | +935,810 |
| South Korea | 904,661 | 661,574 | -243,087 |
| United States | 613,636 | 811,502 | +197,866 |
| France | 594,437 | 400,952 | -193,485 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,709,427 |
| China | 6,772,396 |
| India | 3,384,626 |
| Netherlands | 3,163,388 |
| South Korea | 3,137,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,069,143 | 3,640,284 | -428,859 |
| China | 2,972,106 | 3,800,290 | +828,184 |
| India | 88,773 | 3,295,853 | +3,207,080 |
| Netherlands | 2,343,056 | 820,332 | -1,522,724 |
| South Korea | 1,830,086 | 1,306,929 | -523,157 |
| Spain | 1,395,151 | 1,001,980 | -393,171 |
| United States | 668,816 | 898,772 | +229,956 |
| France | 473,979 | 231,268 | -242,711 |
| Brazil | 246,943 | 265,062 | +18,119 |
| Hungary | 125,476 | 196,647 | +71,171 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 22,174,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,859,240 |
| Air transport | 1,974,501 |
| Other | 510,032 |
| Road transport | 10,027 |
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) | 10,476,894 | 11,697,415 | +1,220,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,181,633 | 2,677,607 | -504,026 |
| Air transport | 559,423 | 1,415,078 | +855,655 |
| Other | 286,916 | 223,116 | -63,800 |
| Road transport | 6,534 | 3,493 | -3,041 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,918,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,961,749 |
| Felixstowe | 3,633,335 |
| Southampton | 2,819,729 |
| Hull | 2,775,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,534,450 | 3,383,874 | -150,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,669,667 | 2,292,082 | -377,585 |
| Felixstowe | 1,939,315 | 1,694,020 | -245,295 |
| Southampton | 344,616 | 2,475,113 | +2,130,497 |
| Hull | 1,197,311 | 1,578,469 | +381,158 |
| Dover | 961,242 | 1,083,627 | +122,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,274 | 1,148,589 | +1,001,315 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 441,696 | 692,836 | +251,140 |
| Thamesport | 828,729 | 260,851 | -567,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 619,847 | 188,761 | -431,086 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 987,756 |
| Germany | 507,827 |
| United States | 496,496 |
| Ireland | 496,492 |
| China | 335,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 614,454 | 373,302 | -241,152 |
| Germany | 191,227 | 316,600 | +125,373 |
| United States | 358,303 | 138,193 | -220,110 |
| Ireland | 50,100 | 446,392 | +396,292 |
| China | 174,790 | 161,026 | -13,764 |
| Brazil | 242,148 | 32,729 | -209,419 |
| Switzerland | 154,817 | 81,145 | -73,672 |
| Spain | 85,181 | 66,078 | -19,103 |
| Italy | 43,928 | 84,188 | +40,260 |
| Belgium | 51,743 | 75,205 | +23,462 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,177 | 30 | -1,147 |
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) | 2,000,713 |
| Air transport | 1,904,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 810,530 |
| Other | 1,207 |
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) | 600,394 | 1,400,319 | +799,925 |
| Air transport | 1,308,451 | 595,760 | -712,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 583,333 | 227,197 | -356,136 |
| Other | 1,177 | 30 | -1,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,309,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,159,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 578,068 |
| Liverpool Docks | 478,899 |
| London Stansted Airport | 370,518 |
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 | 517,301 | 792,659 | +275,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 922,773 | 236,703 | -686,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 412,808 | 165,260 | -247,548 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,975 | 448,924 | +418,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 211,010 | 159,508 | -51,502 |
| Manchester Airport | 137,336 | 82,609 | -54,727 |
| Felixstowe | 66,560 | 49,157 | -17,403 |
| Southampton | 63,573 | 16,223 | -47,350 |
| ZLC | 15,294 | 63,107 | +47,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,395 | 50,835 | +33,440 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not listed elsewhere, used in manufacturing and chemical processes