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 | 7,825,385 |
| Germany | 5,671,662 |
| Belgium | 2,665,109 |
| Spain | 2,576,149 |
| China | 1,884,517 |
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 | 4,072,988 | 3,752,397 | -320,591 |
| Germany | 3,011,955 | 2,659,707 | -352,248 |
| Belgium | 1,562,434 | 1,102,675 | -459,759 |
| Spain | 1,588,056 | 988,093 | -599,963 |
| China | 1,033,885 | 850,632 | -183,253 |
| Switzerland | 454,238 | 1,348,366 | +894,128 |
| South Korea | 1,281,081 | 390,794 | -890,287 |
| United States | 601,311 | 703,751 | +102,440 |
| India | 147,722 | 1,108,196 | +960,474 |
| France | 687,818 | 414,133 | -273,685 |
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 | 7,741,803 |
| China | 6,666,975 |
| South Korea | 3,317,689 |
| Netherlands | 3,195,778 |
| Spain | 2,417,049 |
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 | 3,894,590 | 3,847,213 | -47,377 |
| China | 2,836,919 | 3,830,056 | +993,137 |
| South Korea | 2,269,819 | 1,047,870 | -1,221,949 |
| Netherlands | 2,300,294 | 895,484 | -1,404,810 |
| Spain | 1,407,955 | 1,009,094 | -398,861 |
| United States | 656,491 | 786,486 | +129,995 |
| India | 88,842 | 1,116,593 | +1,027,751 |
| France | 549,911 | 227,220 | -322,691 |
| Brazil | 198,466 | 313,539 | +115,073 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 19,884,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,010,546 |
| Air transport | 1,972,011 |
| 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) | 10,557,636 | 9,326,689 | -1,230,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,274,458 | 2,736,088 | -538,370 |
| Air transport | 532,884 | 1,439,127 | +906,243 |
| 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 | 6,935,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,024,140 |
| Felixstowe | 3,525,044 |
| Hull | 2,886,890 |
| Dover | 2,068,412 |
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 | 3,555,109 | 3,380,303 | -174,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,986,736 | 2,037,404 | -949,332 |
| Felixstowe | 1,731,920 | 1,793,124 | +61,204 |
| Hull | 1,178,109 | 1,708,781 | +530,672 |
| Dover | 984,243 | 1,084,169 | +99,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 164,794 | 1,148,589 | +983,795 |
| Thamesport | 857,103 | 315,826 | -541,277 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 395,412 | 607,179 | +211,767 |
| Liverpool Docks | 619,847 | 188,761 | -431,086 |
| Middlesbrough | 446,156 | 173,324 | -272,832 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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 | 951,421 |
| Brazil | 638,042 |
| Germany | 520,871 |
| United States | 492,908 |
| Ireland | 445,691 |
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 | 568,676 | 382,745 | -185,931 |
| Brazil | 605,313 | 32,729 | -572,584 |
| Germany | 193,038 | 327,833 | +134,795 |
| United States | 354,912 | 137,996 | -216,916 |
| Ireland | 22,142 | 423,549 | +401,407 |
| China | 177,060 | 161,026 | -16,034 |
| Netherlands | 186,984 | 54,157 | -132,827 |
| Switzerland | 133,597 | 105,614 | -27,983 |
| Spain | 92,992 | 70,677 | -22,315 |
| Italy | 62,194 | 84,188 | +21,994 |
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 | 1,404 |
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 | 1,186 | 218 | -968 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,940,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,931,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,354,360 |
| Other | 1,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,328,820 | 611,889 | -716,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 558,212 | 1,373,136 | +814,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,095,531 | 258,829 | -836,702 |
| Other | 1,186 | 218 | -968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,324,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,196,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 935,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 430,221 |
| London Stansted Airport | 379,248 |
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 | 508,904 | 815,568 | +306,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 956,160 | 239,896 | -716,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 746,359 | 189,625 | -556,734 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,398 | 425,823 | +421,425 |
| London Stansted Airport | 202,161 | 177,087 | -25,074 |
| Manchester Airport | 138,205 | 83,711 | -54,494 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,514 | 55,653 | -74,861 |
| Felixstowe | 72,069 | 50,274 | -21,795 |
| Southampton | 62,145 | 18,774 | -43,371 |
| Harwich | 48,392 | 31,974 | -16,418 |
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