Import/export HS code 290260: Ethylbenzene
A compound used to produce styrene, which is essential for making plastics and synthetic rubber
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 746,221 |
| Belgium | 140,121 |
| France | 37,417 |
| China | 6,463 |
| United States | 3,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 397,486 | 348,735 | -48,751 |
| Belgium | 124,273 | 15,848 | -108,425 |
| France | 37,417 | 0 | -37,417 |
| China | 3,261 | 3,202 | -59 |
| United States | 3,619 | 0 | -3,619 |
| Switzerland | 936 | 0 | -936 |
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 | 781,648 |
| France | 137,844 |
| China | 6,463 |
| Belgium | 5,203 |
| United States | 3,619 |
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 | 417,065 | 364,583 | -52,482 |
| France | 137,844 | 0 | -137,844 |
| China | 3,261 | 3,202 | -59 |
| Belgium | 5,203 | 0 | -5,203 |
| United States | 3,619 | 0 | -3,619 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 798,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,262 |
| Air transport | 5,863 |
| Road transport | 936 |
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) | 468,502 | 330,214 | -138,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,691 | 37,571 | -54,120 |
| Air transport | 5,863 | 0 | -5,863 |
| Road transport | 936 | 0 | -936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 321,692 |
| Middlesbrough | 211,200 |
| Hull | 208,312 |
| Portsmouth | 105,942 |
| Dover | 34,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,312 | 296,380 | +271,068 |
| Middlesbrough | 211,200 | 0 | -211,200 |
| Hull | 155,957 | 52,355 | -103,602 |
| Portsmouth | 105,942 | 0 | -105,942 |
| Dover | 34,675 | 0 | -34,675 |
| Killingholme | 15,953 | 15,848 | -105 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,863 | 0 | -5,863 |
| Purfleet | 3,996 | 0 | -3,996 |
| Harwich | 3,897 | 0 | -3,897 |
| Felixstowe | 3,261 | 0 | -3,261 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 117,027,539 |
| Belgium | 4,039 |
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 | 56,248,713 | 60,778,826 | +4,530,113 |
| Belgium | 4,039 | 0 | -4,039 |
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) | 117,024,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,866 |
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) | 56,248,713 | 60,775,999 | +4,527,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,039 | 2,827 | -1,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 117,024,712 |
| Felixstowe | 6,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 56,248,713 | 60,775,999 | +4,527,286 |
| Felixstowe | 4,039 | 2,827 | -1,212 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290260
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A compound used to produce styrene, which is essential for making plastics and synthetic rubber