Import/export HS code 290539: Various glycols and diols
Includes other types of glycols and diols
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,270,196 |
| United States | 5,281,463 |
| Netherlands | 2,446,778 |
| China | 2,324,745 |
| Sweden | 2,244,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,774,863 | 6,495,333 | -279,530 |
| United States | 2,838,024 | 2,443,439 | -394,585 |
| Netherlands | 962,263 | 1,484,515 | +522,252 |
| China | 824,797 | 1,499,948 | +675,151 |
| Sweden | 1,160,154 | 1,084,175 | -75,979 |
| France | 931,702 | 736,207 | -195,495 |
| Belgium | 803,167 | 712,230 | -90,937 |
| Switzerland | 661,511 | 276,528 | -384,983 |
| Japan | 493,845 | 250,791 | -243,054 |
| South Korea | 161,468 | 306,980 | +145,512 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,263,767 |
| United States | 9,829,456 |
| China | 2,550,086 |
| Sweden | 2,341,607 |
| Japan | 803,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,653,682 | 5,610,085 | -43,597 |
| United States | 5,478,099 | 4,351,357 | -1,126,742 |
| China | 1,049,999 | 1,500,087 | +450,088 |
| Sweden | 1,199,568 | 1,142,039 | -57,529 |
| Japan | 416,902 | 386,995 | -29,907 |
| France | 410,322 | 382,295 | -28,027 |
| South Korea | 214,486 | 422,738 | +208,252 |
| Italy | 159,628 | 420,740 | +261,112 |
| Brazil | 295,861 | 240,755 | -55,106 |
| Netherlands | 315,549 | 219,983 | -95,566 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 14,883,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,090,526 |
| Other | 1,320,038 |
| Air transport | 1,120,669 |
| Road transport | 176,246 |
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) | 6,173,323 | 8,710,338 | +2,537,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,248,706 | 5,841,820 | -2,406,886 |
| Other | 993,725 | 326,313 | -667,412 |
| Air transport | 722,423 | 398,246 | -324,177 |
| Road transport | 0 | 176,246 | +176,246 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,128,457 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,961,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,550,907 |
| Felixstowe | 2,352,907 |
| Southampton | 2,218,978 |
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 | 4,788,266 | 4,340,191 | -448,075 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,238,907 | 3,722,689 | +1,483,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,630,852 | 920,055 | -710,797 |
| Felixstowe | 1,018,512 | 1,334,395 | +315,883 |
| Southampton | 652,645 | 1,566,333 | +913,688 |
| Dover | 1,073,969 | 758,615 | -315,354 |
| Hull | 1,157,030 | 321,381 | -835,649 |
| 000 | 993,725 | 326,313 | -667,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,320 | 417,332 | +126,012 |
| Eurotunnel | 418,875 | 227,008 | -191,867 |
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 | 44 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 94 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 73 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 57 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| MEIYUME (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 41 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 35 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 3,584,788 |
| Germany | 2,687,778 |
| South Korea | 1,710,526 |
| Belgium | 912,991 |
| Spain | 752,817 |
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 | 2,506,849 | 1,077,939 | -1,428,910 |
| Germany | 1,754,271 | 933,507 | -820,764 |
| South Korea | 1,073,916 | 636,610 | -437,306 |
| Belgium | 686,499 | 226,492 | -460,007 |
| Spain | 620,842 | 131,975 | -488,867 |
| China | 581,486 | 107,198 | -474,288 |
| Netherlands | 378,170 | 183,044 | -195,126 |
| Ireland | 202,367 | 202,133 | -234 |
| Italy | 91,607 | 205,182 | +113,575 |
| Cyprus | 203,900 | 0 | -203,900 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,273,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,326,038 |
| Air transport | 415,860 |
| Other | 686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,160,095 | 2,113,626 | -3,046,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,261,962 | 2,064,076 | -1,197,886 |
| Air transport | 388,892 | 26,968 | -361,924 |
| Other | 545 | 141 | -404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,473,418 |
| Southampton | 3,002,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,783,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,663,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,059,768 |
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 | 2,394,404 | 1,079,014 | -1,315,390 |
| Southampton | 1,437,517 | 1,564,798 | +127,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,648,495 | 134,689 | -1,513,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,383,956 | 279,502 | -1,104,454 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 553,110 | 506,658 | -46,452 |
| Holyhead | 148,764 | 159,381 | +10,617 |
| Hull | 157,320 | 141,543 | -15,777 |
| Newhaven | 282,722 | 0 | -282,722 |
| Manchester Airport | 274,108 | 1,304 | -272,804 |
| London | 80,738 | 154,253 | +73,515 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290539
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other types of glycols and diols