Import/export HS code 290250: Styrene
A chemical used to make polystyrene plastics, rubber, and insulation materials
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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 | 18,079,474 |
| Belgium | 9,758,514 |
| Germany | 8,084,271 |
| United States | 4,321,109 |
| France | 2,739,296 |
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 | 10,991,583 | 7,087,891 | -3,903,692 |
| Belgium | 4,917,459 | 4,841,055 | -76,404 |
| Germany | 8,079,753 | 4,518 | -8,075,235 |
| United States | 1,603 | 4,319,506 | +4,317,903 |
| France | 16,104 | 2,723,192 | +2,707,088 |
| Italy | 0 | 87,999 | +87,999 |
| Japan | 4,595 | 0 | -4,595 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,279 | +1,279 |
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 | 27,133,827 |
| United States | 9,760,939 |
| France | 3,501,414 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,184,504 |
| China | 511,040 |
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 | 21,043,336 | 6,090,491 | -14,952,845 |
| United States | 1,326,813 | 8,434,126 | +7,107,313 |
| France | 601,178 | 2,900,236 | +2,299,058 |
| Saudi Arabia | 214,969 | 969,535 | +754,566 |
| China | 511,040 | 0 | -511,040 |
| Belgium | 195,816 | 299,893 | +104,077 |
| Germany | 113,350 | 191,198 | +77,848 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 157,711 | +157,711 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,971 | +20,971 |
| Japan | 4,595 | 0 | -4,595 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,220,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,848,506 |
| Air transport | 6,198 |
| Other | 1,279 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,475,772 | 15,744,782 | -3,730,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,529,127 | 3,319,379 | -1,209,748 |
| Air transport | 6,198 | 0 | -6,198 |
| Other | 0 | 1,279 | +1,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 20,087,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,095,443 |
| Thamesport | 3,388,786 |
| Middlesbrough | 771,788 |
| Hull | 377,144 |
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 | 9,733,518 | 10,354,353 | +620,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,597,968 | 8,497,475 | -1,100,493 |
| Thamesport | 3,388,786 | 0 | -3,388,786 |
| Middlesbrough | 739,599 | 32,189 | -707,410 |
| Hull | 199,750 | 177,394 | -22,356 |
| Killingholme | 321,249 | 0 | -321,249 |
| Dover | 22,044 | 2,750 | -19,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,595 | 0 | -4,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,985 | 0 | -1,985 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,603 | 0 | -1,603 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,508 |
| Ireland | 19,001 |
| United States | 7,492 |
| France | 6,656 |
| Switzerland | 4,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,317 | 17,191 | +14,874 |
| Ireland | 14,726 | 4,275 | -10,451 |
| United States | 2,441 | 5,051 | +2,610 |
| France | 3,342 | 3,314 | -28 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,646 | +4,646 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 1,330 | +1,330 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,243 | +1,243 |
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) | 39,769 |
| Air transport | 18,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,243 |
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) | 19,058 | 20,711 | +1,653 |
| Air transport | 3,768 | 15,096 | +11,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,243 | +1,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,778 |
| Holyhead | 19,001 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,399 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,446 |
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 | 3,342 | 16,436 | +13,094 |
| Holyhead | 14,726 | 4,275 | -10,451 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,327 | 4,646 | +3,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,399 | +5,399 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,364 | 2,082 | +718 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,969 | +2,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,243 | +1,243 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,077 | 0 | -1,077 |
| Dover | 990 | 0 | -990 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used to make polystyrene plastics, rubber, and insulation materials