Import/export HS code 290290: Various cyclic hydrocarbons
Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not specifically listed, used in various industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,027,816 |
| China | 3,849,373 |
| Netherlands | 3,230,963 |
| Italy | 2,909,499 |
| United States | 2,732,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,869,466 | 2,158,350 | -711,116 |
| China | 2,281,736 | 1,567,637 | -714,099 |
| Netherlands | 1,811,019 | 1,419,944 | -391,075 |
| Italy | 1,698,498 | 1,211,001 | -487,497 |
| United States | 1,865,180 | 867,177 | -998,003 |
| Germany | 1,714,304 | 927,065 | -787,239 |
| India | 493,378 | 1,861,903 | +1,368,525 |
| Switzerland | 1,472,894 | 549,580 | -923,314 |
| France | 770,704 | 193,506 | -577,198 |
| Japan | 66,237 | 120,464 | +54,227 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,304,482 |
| Germany | 4,490,002 |
| Spain | 4,358,987 |
| United States | 3,905,645 |
| Italy | 2,714,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,806,627 | 2,497,855 | -308,772 |
| Germany | 3,204,630 | 1,285,372 | -1,919,258 |
| Spain | 2,543,811 | 1,815,176 | -728,635 |
| United States | 2,091,193 | 1,814,452 | -276,741 |
| Italy | 1,607,625 | 1,107,045 | -500,580 |
| India | 502,962 | 1,886,020 | +1,383,058 |
| Netherlands | 1,359,432 | 323,419 | -1,036,013 |
| France | 725,677 | 188,667 | -537,010 |
| Japan | 79,262 | 135,538 | +56,276 |
| Switzerland | 53,625 | 65,246 | +11,621 |
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 | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Suffolk | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 20,499,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,595,106 |
| Air transport | 2,190,119 |
| Road transport | 37,737 |
| Other | 8,859 |
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) | 12,082,523 | 8,416,967 | -3,665,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,819,489 | 1,775,617 | -43,872 |
| Air transport | 1,218,163 | 971,956 | -246,207 |
| Road transport | 31,166 | 6,571 | -24,595 |
| Other | 3,216 | 5,643 | +2,427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 13,620,292 |
| Felixstowe | 6,142,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,598,623 |
| Harwich | 1,046,025 |
| Southampton | 790,839 |
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 | 9,011,141 | 4,609,151 | -4,401,990 |
| Felixstowe | 3,105,435 | 3,036,964 | -68,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 870,505 | 728,118 | -142,387 |
| Harwich | 400,765 | 645,260 | +244,495 |
| Southampton | 283,792 | 507,047 | +223,255 |
| Thamesport | 111,561 | 495,438 | +383,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 259,355 | 242,843 | -16,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 147,817 | 257,706 | +109,889 |
| Hull | 214,385 | 79,968 | -134,417 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,584 | 137,594 | -5,990 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OQEMA LIMITED | 91 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 91 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 52 |
| COLLINDA LIMITED | 43 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 33 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 32 |
| AOC RESINS UK LTD | 31 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 22,128,668 |
| Belgium | 7,787,844 |
| United States | 3,667,700 |
| Switzerland | 2,710,372 |
| Greece | 2,428,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 11,546,842 | 10,581,826 | -965,016 |
| Belgium | 5,558,915 | 2,228,929 | -3,329,986 |
| United States | 459,481 | 3,208,219 | +2,748,738 |
| Switzerland | 1,664,261 | 1,046,111 | -618,150 |
| Greece | 285,508 | 2,142,707 | +1,857,199 |
| South Korea | 16,375 | 1,412,817 | +1,396,442 |
| France | 931,237 | 457,243 | -473,994 |
| Germany | 615,552 | 98,954 | -516,598 |
| Ireland | 398,919 | 209,683 | -189,236 |
| Denmark | 405,045 | 164,651 | -240,394 |
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) | 34,888,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,405,368 |
| Air transport | 3,135,621 |
| Other | 26 |
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) | 17,996,232 | 16,891,773 | -1,104,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,614,664 | 4,790,704 | +1,176,040 |
| Air transport | 1,819,653 | 1,315,968 | -503,685 |
| Other | 26 | 0 | -26 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,560,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,436,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,056,896 |
| Southampton | 2,098,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,083,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 13,115,818 | 11,444,797 | -1,671,021 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,648,223 | 4,788,391 | -1,859,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 551,872 | 2,505,024 | +1,953,152 |
| Southampton | 54,434 | 2,044,085 | +1,989,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,106,511 | 976,662 | -129,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 436,260 | 370,124 | -66,136 |
| Manchester Airport | 397,841 | 46,925 | -350,916 |
| London Stansted Airport | 174,214 | 178,653 | +4,439 |
| Holyhead | 205,807 | 131,558 | -74,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,766 | 65,097 | -151,669 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ring-shaped carbon chemicals not specifically listed, used in various industrial applications