Import/export HS code 290230: Toluene
A solvent used in paints, coatings, and as a raw material for making other chemicals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,479,764 |
| Germany | 3,602,519 |
| Netherlands | 584,415 |
| Belgium | 256,624 |
| France | 230,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,449,667 | 4,030,097 | +1,580,430 |
| Germany | 1,966,303 | 1,636,216 | -330,087 |
| Netherlands | 79,976 | 504,439 | +424,463 |
| Belgium | 122,120 | 134,504 | +12,384 |
| France | 125,357 | 104,887 | -20,470 |
| Ireland | 37,930 | 0 | -37,930 |
| United States | 2,133 | 24,378 | +22,245 |
| Denmark | 0 | 24,848 | +24,848 |
| India | 5,590 | 18,493 | +12,903 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 9,924 | +9,924 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,806,749 |
| Germany | 4,850,483 |
| France | 250,492 |
| United States | 155,260 |
| Netherlands | 110,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,449,667 | 3,357,082 | +907,415 |
| Germany | 2,072,224 | 2,778,259 | +706,035 |
| France | 120,315 | 130,177 | +9,862 |
| United States | 101,551 | 53,709 | -47,842 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 110,615 | +110,615 |
| United Kingdom | 33,876 | 0 | -33,876 |
| Sweden | 0 | 24,848 | +24,848 |
| India | 5,590 | 18,493 | +12,903 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 9,007 | +9,007 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,570 | +5,570 |
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 | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 9,712,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,518,428 |
| Air transport | 42,605 |
| Other | 4,054 |
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) | 4,499,933 | 5,212,850 | +712,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,721 | 1,242,707 | +966,986 |
| Air transport | 9,368 | 33,237 | +23,869 |
| Other | 4,054 | 0 | -4,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 8,980,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 751,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 713,223 |
| Dover | 332,931 |
| London | 241,710 |
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 | 4,329,912 | 4,650,806 | +320,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,614 | 649,967 | +548,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,871 | 682,352 | +651,481 |
| Dover | 129,108 | 203,823 | +74,715 |
| London | 100,564 | 141,146 | +40,582 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 90,825 | +90,825 |
| Felixstowe | 22,712 | 13,880 | -8,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,623 | 0 | -27,623 |
| Harwich | 15,433 | 7,840 | -7,593 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 18,493 | +18,493 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 39 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 31 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 14 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 10 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 10 |
| SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 9 |
| SGS UNITED KINGDOM LTD | 9 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,245,216 |
| Azerbaijan | 200,576 |
| Belgium | 200,098 |
| Netherlands | 190,133 |
| Angola | 145,944 |
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 | 3,408,533 | 1,836,683 | -1,571,850 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 200,576 | +200,576 |
| Belgium | 72,080 | 128,018 | +55,938 |
| Netherlands | 135,676 | 54,457 | -81,219 |
| Angola | 0 | 145,944 | +145,944 |
| India | 123,302 | 0 | -123,302 |
| Iraq | 25,711 | 56,492 | +30,781 |
| Singapore | 33,070 | 30,685 | -2,385 |
| United Arab Emirates | 53,600 | 9,903 | -43,697 |
| Viet Nam | 28,840 | 29,773 | +933 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 39,079 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 21,093 | 17,986 | -3,107 |
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) | 5,515,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 913,014 |
| Other | 101,621 |
| Air transport | 35,156 |
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) | 3,350,628 | 2,165,119 | -1,185,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 510,465 | 402,549 | -107,916 |
| Other | 70,551 | 31,070 | -39,481 |
| Air transport | 14,681 | 20,475 | +5,794 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,024,269 |
| Felixstowe | 503,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 227,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,661 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,261,086 | 1,763,183 | -1,497,903 |
| Felixstowe | 265,755 | 237,728 | -28,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,708 | 79,990 | -67,718 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,593 | 142,068 | +119,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,272 | 107,664 | +84,392 |
| 000 | 70,551 | 31,070 | -39,481 |
| Hull | 0 | 92,152 | +92,152 |
| Heysham | 74,865 | 8,622 | -66,243 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 74,254 | +74,254 |
| Dover | 61,466 | 1,303 | -60,163 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent used in paints, coatings, and as a raw material for making other chemicals