Import/export HS code 290420: Chemical derivatives with only nitro or nitroso groups
Includes chemicals with nitro or nitroso groups only
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,205,907 |
| Germany | 867,076 |
| China | 286,313 |
| France | 166,864 |
| Netherlands | 135,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 603,701 | 602,206 | -1,495 |
| Germany | 616,420 | 250,656 | -365,764 |
| China | 112,757 | 173,556 | +60,799 |
| France | 166,864 | 0 | -166,864 |
| Netherlands | 13,406 | 121,653 | +108,247 |
| India | 0 | 35,691 | +35,691 |
| Belgium | 6,483 | 3,398 | -3,085 |
| United States | 2,800 | 5,341 | +2,541 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,191,601 |
| Germany | 865,493 |
| United States | 310,321 |
| China | 296,624 |
| India | 48,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 603,701 | 587,900 | -15,801 |
| Germany | 517,907 | 347,586 | -170,321 |
| United States | 279,377 | 30,944 | -248,433 |
| China | 107,565 | 189,059 | +81,494 |
| India | 12,567 | 35,691 | +23,124 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,321 | +1,321 |
| Belgium | 1,314 | 0 | -1,314 |
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 | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,390,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,304,975 |
| Air transport | 19,750 |
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) | 684,838 | 705,369 | +20,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 819,164 | 485,811 | -333,353 |
| Air transport | 18,429 | 1,321 | -17,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 635,156 |
| Killingholme | 445,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 363,985 |
| Medway | 307,439 |
| Dover | 289,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 354,695 | 280,461 | -74,234 |
| Killingholme | 445,369 | 0 | -445,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,922 | 354,063 | +344,141 |
| Medway | 0 | 307,439 | +307,439 |
| Dover | 283,426 | 5,660 | -277,766 |
| Felixstowe | 122,738 | 145,733 | +22,995 |
| Poole | 254,175 | 0 | -254,175 |
| London | 28,250 | 67,874 | +39,624 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,332 | +23,332 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,145 | 1,321 | -10,824 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
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+ | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 157,794 |
| Bulgaria | 99,305 |
| Tunisia | 15,420 |
| South Africa | 11,988 |
| Switzerland | 7,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 130,309 | 27,485 | -102,824 |
| Bulgaria | 33,041 | 66,264 | +33,223 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 15,420 | +15,420 |
| South Africa | 11,988 | 0 | -11,988 |
| Switzerland | 3,858 | 3,853 | -5 |
| United States | 7,475 | 0 | -7,475 |
| India | 0 | 7,105 | +7,105 |
| South Korea | 1,868 | 0 | -1,868 |
| Germany | 981 | 0 | -981 |
| Ireland | 980 | 0 | -980 |
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) | 214,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,222 |
| Air transport | 24,159 |
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) | 120,497 | 93,749 | -26,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,802 | 15,420 | -41,382 |
| Air transport | 13,201 | 10,958 | -2,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 223,967 |
| Middlesbrough | 33,132 |
| Felixstowe | 15,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,988 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 163,350 | 60,617 | -102,733 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 33,132 | +33,132 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 15,420 | +15,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,988 | 0 | -11,988 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,343 | 0 | -9,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,858 | 3,853 | -5 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 7,105 | +7,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 981 | 0 | -981 |
| Holyhead | 980 | 0 | -980 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes chemicals with nitro or nitroso groups only