Import/export HS code 290220: Benzene
A basic chemical used to make plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and detergents
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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 | 104,593,669 |
| Germany | 32,517,007 |
| Belgium | 24,773,530 |
| Israel | 12,151,984 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 |
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 | 63,485,143 | 41,108,526 | -22,376,617 |
| Germany | 24,857,864 | 7,659,143 | -17,198,721 |
| Belgium | 12,778,184 | 11,995,346 | -782,838 |
| Israel | 12,151,984 | 0 | -12,151,984 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Spain | 3,208,063 | 0 | -3,208,063 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| United States | 2,694,095 | 0 | -2,694,095 |
| France | 660,438 | 388,113 | -272,325 |
| Switzerland | 2,535 | 20,472 | +17,937 |
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 | 91,619,084 |
| Germany | 35,230,408 |
| Belgium | 31,925,798 |
| Israel | 13,745,024 |
| United States | 8,455,848 |
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 | 47,703,977 | 43,915,107 | -3,788,870 |
| Germany | 28,381,108 | 6,849,300 | -21,531,808 |
| Belgium | 21,532,580 | 10,393,218 | -11,139,362 |
| Israel | 13,745,024 | 0 | -13,745,024 |
| United States | 8,455,848 | 0 | -8,455,848 |
| Turkey | 4,396,473 | 0 | -4,396,473 |
| Georgia | 0 | 3,196,857 | +3,196,857 |
| India | 9,115 | 14,628 | +5,513 |
| China | 11,904 | 3,566 | -8,338 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,505 | +1,505 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 171,057,519 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,524,169 |
| Air transport | 24,728 |
| Road transport | 3,794 |
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) | 123,545,595 | 47,511,924 | -76,033,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 669,697 | 16,854,472 | +16,184,775 |
| Air transport | 18,202 | 6,526 | -11,676 |
| Road transport | 2,535 | 1,259 | -1,276 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 187,232,377 |
| Dover | 1,322,617 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,509 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 123,545,595 | 63,686,782 | -59,858,813 |
| Dover | 644,508 | 678,109 | +33,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,795 | 1,505 | -22,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,202 | 2,307 | -15,895 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 4,219 | +4,219 |
| ZLC | 2,535 | 1,259 | -1,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,394 | 0 | -1,394 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
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+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 216,865,627 |
| France | 61,142,706 |
| Portugal | 25,655,855 |
| Belgium | 11,710,264 |
| Italy | 7,425 |
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 | 120,634,854 | 96,230,773 | -24,404,081 |
| France | 39,522,719 | 21,619,987 | -17,902,732 |
| Portugal | 18,075,670 | 7,580,185 | -10,495,485 |
| Belgium | 7,045,243 | 4,665,021 | -2,380,222 |
| Italy | 5,600 | 1,825 | -3,775 |
| Guyana | 2,400 | 4,903 | +2,503 |
| Germany | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| Singapore | 4,050 | 0 | -4,050 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,314 | 0 | -2,314 |
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) | 315,384,069 |
| Air transport | 9,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,425 |
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) | 185,283,200 | 130,100,869 | -55,182,331 |
| Air transport | 9,545 | 0 | -9,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,600 | 1,825 | -3,775 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 166,937,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,805,321 |
| Ellesmere Port | 26,631,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,303 |
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 | 87,488,421 | 79,448,785 | -8,039,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,705,073 | 44,100,248 | -33,604,825 |
| Ellesmere Port | 20,084,992 | 6,546,933 | -13,538,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,600 | 1,825 | -3,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,400 | 4,903 | +2,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,495 | 0 | -5,495 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,050 | 0 | -4,050 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,314 | 0 | -2,314 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A basic chemical used to make plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and detergents