Import/export HS code 290531: Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)
A common antifreeze and industrial chemical
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 64,330,130 |
| Belgium | 15,861,373 |
| Netherlands | 2,095,031 |
| Austria | 970,491 |
| Switzerland | 231,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 38,357,807 | 25,972,323 | -12,385,484 |
| Belgium | 6,396,711 | 9,464,662 | +3,067,951 |
| Netherlands | 995,528 | 1,099,503 | +103,975 |
| Austria | 545,449 | 425,042 | -120,407 |
| Switzerland | 145,042 | 86,569 | -58,473 |
| France | 46,747 | 130,663 | +83,916 |
| Turkey | 123,911 | 10,281 | -113,630 |
| Germany | 23,897 | 89,688 | +65,791 |
| Sweden | 46,103 | 45,066 | -1,037 |
| Italy | 55,340 | 0 | -55,340 |
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 | 70,343,170 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,081,564 |
| Belgium | 1,857,063 |
| Austria | 959,984 |
| Netherlands | 214,085 |
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 | 40,482,074 | 29,861,096 | -10,620,978 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,223,015 | 5,858,549 | +1,635,534 |
| Belgium | 984,958 | 872,105 | -112,853 |
| Austria | 538,887 | 421,097 | -117,790 |
| Netherlands | 175,155 | 38,930 | -136,225 |
| France | 66,374 | 112,207 | +45,833 |
| Sweden | 50,604 | 76,027 | +25,423 |
| Germany | 27,311 | 73,620 | +46,309 |
| Japan | 46,479 | 9,840 | -36,639 |
| Italy | 55,340 | 0 | -55,340 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 79,166,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,718,721 |
| Other | 164,059 |
| Air transport | 131,566 |
| Road transport | 13,057 |
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) | 44,118,120 | 35,048,303 | -9,069,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,467,964 | 2,250,757 | -217,207 |
| Other | 138,656 | 25,403 | -113,253 |
| Air transport | 61,402 | 70,164 | +8,762 |
| Road transport | 953 | 12,104 | +11,151 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 79,120,682 |
| London | 1,337,794 |
| Killingholme | 944,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 941,439 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 619,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 44,291,167 | 34,829,515 | -9,461,652 |
| London | 534,707 | 803,087 | +268,380 |
| Killingholme | 576,525 | 368,265 | -208,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,564 | 597,875 | +254,311 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 283,602 | 336,312 | +52,710 |
| Dover | 79,920 | 135,660 | +55,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,406 | 91,771 | -31,635 |
| 000 | 138,656 | 25,403 | -113,253 |
| Felixstowe | 66,419 | 47,240 | -19,179 |
| Hull | 103,383 | 0 | -103,383 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 45 |
| MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| COUNT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 43 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 41 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 39 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 39 |
| ALPEK POLYESTER UK LTD | 29 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 330,962 |
| Ireland | 329,548 |
| Norway | 244,809 |
| France | 197,221 |
| Ivory Coast | 121,865 |
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 | 198,122 | 132,840 | -65,282 |
| Ireland | 237,411 | 92,137 | -145,274 |
| Norway | 86,201 | 158,608 | +72,407 |
| France | 89,518 | 107,703 | +18,185 |
| Ivory Coast | 119,000 | 2,865 | -116,135 |
| Belgium | 30,902 | 86,094 | +55,192 |
| Indonesia | 102,661 | 0 | -102,661 |
| Angola | 71,959 | 29,051 | -42,908 |
| Italy | 27,887 | 53,250 | +25,363 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 55,310 | 0 | -55,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 19,091 |
| United States | 11,496 |
| XI | 7,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 14,507 | 4,584 | -9,923 |
| United States | 5,754 | 5,742 | -12 |
| XI | 2,882 | 4,518 | +1,636 |
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) | 1,203,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 696,821 |
| Air transport | 196,031 |
| Other | 38,387 |
| Road transport | 3,339 |
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) | 588,077 | 615,462 | +27,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 512,247 | 184,574 | -327,673 |
| Air transport | 94,011 | 102,020 | +8,009 |
| Other | 23,143 | 15,244 | -7,899 |
| Road transport | 2,388 | 951 | -1,437 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 436,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,642 |
| Felixstowe | 191,838 |
| Liverpool Docks | 175,483 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 165,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,764 | 233,301 | +30,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,662 | 173,980 | +93,318 |
| Felixstowe | 94,468 | 97,370 | +2,902 |
| Liverpool Docks | 158,873 | 16,610 | -142,263 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 79,804 | 85,221 | +5,417 |
| ROS | 157,971 | 6,660 | -151,311 |
| Tyne | 138,248 | 12,526 | -125,722 |
| Holyhead | 45,697 | 55,957 | +10,260 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 83,354 | 0 | -83,354 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,649 | 54,364 | +25,715 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common antifreeze and industrial chemical