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 | 5,191,118 |
| China | 4,326,071 |
| Netherlands | 3,348,436 |
| Italy | 3,105,907 |
| United States | 2,734,500 |
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 | 2,720,100 | 2,471,018 | -249,082 |
| China | 2,650,422 | 1,675,649 | -974,773 |
| Netherlands | 1,718,552 | 1,629,884 | -88,668 |
| Italy | 1,758,938 | 1,346,969 | -411,969 |
| United States | 1,852,854 | 881,646 | -971,208 |
| Germany | 1,741,516 | 929,350 | -812,166 |
| India | 105,407 | 2,249,874 | +2,144,467 |
| Switzerland | 1,431,640 | 624,318 | -807,322 |
| France | 677,443 | 287,901 | -389,542 |
| Japan | 82,354 | 120,464 | +38,110 |
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 | 5,825,955 |
| Spain | 4,522,289 |
| Germany | 4,519,499 |
| United States | 3,911,492 |
| Italy | 2,911,078 |
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 | 3,120,522 | 2,705,433 | -415,089 |
| Spain | 2,429,868 | 2,092,421 | -337,447 |
| Germany | 3,163,556 | 1,355,943 | -1,807,613 |
| United States | 2,017,646 | 1,893,846 | -123,800 |
| Italy | 1,717,384 | 1,193,694 | -523,690 |
| India | 114,379 | 2,275,552 | +2,161,173 |
| Netherlands | 1,301,932 | 455,193 | -846,739 |
| France | 632,416 | 283,062 | -349,354 |
| Japan | 95,379 | 135,538 | +40,159 |
| 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 | 4 | +1 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,355,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,632,219 |
| Air transport | 2,338,418 |
| Road transport | 37,737 |
| Other | 9,339 |
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) | 11,735,565 | 9,619,514 | -2,116,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,771,655 | 1,860,564 | +88,909 |
| Air transport | 1,322,460 | 1,015,958 | -306,502 |
| Road transport | 24,714 | 13,023 | -11,691 |
| Other | 1,198 | 8,141 | +6,943 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 14,006,642 |
| Felixstowe | 6,510,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,606,627 |
| Harwich | 1,080,694 |
| Southampton | 806,956 |
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 | 8,742,655 | 5,263,987 | -3,478,668 |
| Felixstowe | 3,000,698 | 3,510,022 | +509,324 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 861,717 | 744,910 | -116,807 |
| Harwich | 325,153 | 755,541 | +430,388 |
| Southampton | 299,909 | 507,047 | +207,138 |
| Thamesport | 114,059 | 495,438 | +381,379 |
| London Gateway Port | 259,355 | 242,843 | -16,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 156,347 | 257,706 | +101,359 |
| Hull | 280,635 | 79,968 | -200,667 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,984 | 137,594 | -12,390 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 21 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 23,345,324 |
| Belgium | 8,801,897 |
| United States | 3,713,706 |
| Switzerland | 2,784,859 |
| 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 | 11,763,197 | 11,582,127 | -181,070 |
| Belgium | 6,118,464 | 2,683,433 | -3,435,031 |
| United States | 451,942 | 3,261,764 | +2,809,822 |
| Switzerland | 1,590,690 | 1,194,169 | -396,521 |
| Greece | 285,508 | 2,142,707 | +1,857,199 |
| South Korea | 46,412 | 1,412,817 | +1,366,405 |
| France | 881,369 | 507,111 | -374,258 |
| Germany | 538,288 | 213,440 | -324,848 |
| Ireland | 342,254 | 269,386 | -72,868 |
| 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) | 35,840,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,881,628 |
| Air transport | 3,265,171 |
| 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) | 17,101,725 | 18,738,598 | +1,636,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,051,166 | 4,830,462 | -220,704 |
| Air transport | 1,882,299 | 1,382,872 | -499,427 |
| Other | 26 | 0 | -26 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 25,838,363 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,250,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,097,126 |
| Southampton | 2,126,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,091,055 |
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 | 13,249,274 | 12,589,089 | -660,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,819,171 | 5,431,221 | -1,387,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 585,790 | 2,511,336 | +1,925,546 |
| Southampton | 73,507 | 2,052,712 | +1,979,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,110,390 | 980,665 | -129,725 |
| Immingham Docks | 436,260 | 370,124 | -66,136 |
| Manchester Airport | 462,197 | 50,340 | -411,857 |
| London Stansted Airport | 124,069 | 232,068 | +107,999 |
| Holyhead | 193,142 | 147,261 | -45,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,636 | 116,227 | -49,409 |
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