Import/export HS code 29039980: Various chemical compounds
Other chemical compounds not specifically listed
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 | 13,527,812 |
| China | 7,942,584 |
| Italy | 1,428,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,159,748 |
| Netherlands | 861,999 |
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 | 7,781,038 | 5,746,774 | -2,034,264 |
| China | 4,587,622 | 3,354,962 | -1,232,660 |
| Italy | 580,721 | 847,434 | +266,713 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 401,641 | 758,107 | +356,466 |
| Netherlands | 612,572 | 249,427 | -363,145 |
| Germany | 278,188 | 343,053 | +64,865 |
| India | 80,431 | 331,744 | +251,313 |
| France | 116,508 | 7,173 | -109,335 |
| United States | 39,799 | 37,395 | -2,404 |
| Sweden | 69,544 | 2,364 | -67,180 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,450,197 |
| China | 10,232,130 |
| Belgium | 2,958,780 |
| Italy | 800,130 |
| Germany | 443,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,629,750 | 4,820,447 | -1,809,303 |
| China | 5,342,875 | 4,889,255 | -453,620 |
| Belgium | 1,794,582 | 1,164,198 | -630,384 |
| Italy | 357,953 | 442,177 | +84,224 |
| Germany | 269,761 | 173,891 | -95,870 |
| Switzerland | 16,832 | 120,404 | +103,572 |
| India | 80,431 | 56,294 | -24,137 |
| United Kingdom | 39,085 | 2,127 | -36,958 |
| Singapore | 36,915 | 0 | -36,915 |
| Japan | 6,874 | 14,347 | +7,473 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,971,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,559,577 |
| Air transport | 1,717,390 |
| Other | 69,580 |
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) | 7,298,450 | 6,672,850 | -625,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,415,252 | 4,144,325 | -2,270,927 |
| Air transport | 854,869 | 862,521 | +7,652 |
| Other | 50,236 | 19,344 | -30,892 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,363,593 |
| Felixstowe | 6,676,374 |
| Killingholme | 3,181,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,560,525 |
| Dover | 986,273 |
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 | 3,154,878 | 4,208,715 | +1,053,837 |
| Felixstowe | 4,422,184 | 2,254,190 | -2,167,994 |
| Killingholme | 1,993,806 | 1,187,559 | -806,247 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,013,896 | 1,546,629 | +532,733 |
| Dover | 833,795 | 152,478 | -681,317 |
| Purfleet | 748,766 | 233,519 | -515,247 |
| Hull | 686,860 | 0 | -686,860 |
| Thamesport | 330,504 | 269,769 | -60,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,286 | 530,889 | +476,603 |
| London | 333,348 | 237,420 | -95,928 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 803,944 |
| Switzerland | 625,599 |
| South Africa | 348,940 |
| Canada | 306,088 |
| Germany | 298,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 98,003 | 705,941 | +607,938 |
| Switzerland | 387,294 | 238,305 | -148,989 |
| South Africa | 348,940 | 0 | -348,940 |
| Canada | 87,688 | 218,400 | +130,712 |
| Germany | 230,007 | 68,226 | -161,781 |
| Netherlands | 86,627 | 122,000 | +35,373 |
| Spain | 85,984 | 64,277 | -21,707 |
| France | 39,024 | 58,119 | +19,095 |
| Tunisia | 68,577 | 0 | -68,577 |
| Poland | 44,231 | 14,541 | -29,690 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 44 | 0 | -44 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,901,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,074,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 389,082 |
| Road transport | 1,038 |
| Other | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 712,829 | 1,188,380 | +475,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 582,496 | 491,630 | -90,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 389,082 | 0 | -389,082 |
| Road transport | 1,038 | 0 | -1,038 |
| Other | 44 | 0 | -44 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,006,655 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,481 |
| Manchester Airport | 411,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 348,940 |
| Dover | 226,205 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 118,577 | 888,078 | +769,501 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 372,216 | 466,265 | +94,049 |
| Manchester Airport | 326,065 | 85,499 | -240,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 348,940 | 0 | -348,940 |
| Dover | 207,985 | 18,220 | -189,765 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,427 | 75,924 | -40,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,341 | 91,481 | -5,860 |
| ZLC | 42,644 | 45,781 | +3,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,662 | 2,645 | -33,017 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,813 | 0 | -12,813 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29039980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical compounds not specifically listed