Import/export HS code 29053920: Butane-1,3-diol
A specific diol used in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,204,815 |
| Belgium | 618,706 |
| Netherlands | 570,661 |
| Japan | 385,528 |
| France | 316,919 |
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 | 741,364 | 463,451 | -277,913 |
| Belgium | 196,619 | 422,087 | +225,468 |
| Netherlands | 219,464 | 351,197 | +131,733 |
| Japan | 297,321 | 88,207 | -209,114 |
| France | 99,430 | 217,489 | +118,059 |
| United States | 13,758 | 107,620 | +93,862 |
| China | 0 | 18,307 | +18,307 |
| Italy | 5,870 | 3,503 | -2,367 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,933 | +2,933 |
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 | 1,981,043 |
| Italy | 521,536 |
| Japan | 517,988 |
| Germany | 196,065 |
| Singapore | 18,307 |
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 | 1,090,957 | 890,086 | -200,871 |
| Italy | 127,227 | 394,309 | +267,082 |
| Japan | 335,529 | 182,459 | -153,070 |
| Germany | 10,975 | 185,090 | +174,115 |
| Singapore | 0 | 18,307 | +18,307 |
| Netherlands | 3,813 | 1,583 | -2,230 |
| India | 2,415 | 2,960 | +545 |
| Liechtenstein | 2,910 | 0 | -2,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,825,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,053,250 |
| Other | 278,571 |
| Air transport | 55,364 |
| Road transport | 36,343 |
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) | 1,024,077 | 801,015 | -223,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 413,378 | 639,872 | +226,494 |
| Other | 106,597 | 171,974 | +65,377 |
| Air transport | 29,774 | 25,590 | -4,184 |
| Road transport | 0 | 36,343 | +36,343 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,444,336 |
| Dover | 417,309 |
| Felixstowe | 373,281 |
| 000 | 278,571 |
| Harwich | 217,232 |
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 | 712,216 | 732,120 | +19,904 |
| Dover | 92,895 | 324,414 | +231,519 |
| Felixstowe | 242,085 | 131,196 | -110,889 |
| 000 | 106,597 | 171,974 | +65,377 |
| Harwich | 117,988 | 99,244 | -18,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,727 | 31,061 | -130,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,386 | 76,735 | -2,651 |
| 499 | 0 | 68,323 | +68,323 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,397 | 12,238 | -2,159 |
| London | 12,597 | 12,054 | -543 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 33 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 32 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 30 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 27 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 17 |
| POLYNT UK LIMITED | 16 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 11 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 10 |
| MEIYUME (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 66,862 |
| South Africa | 26,950 |
| China | 26,073 |
| Nigeria | 10,462 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 47,872 | 18,990 | -28,882 |
| South Africa | 26,950 | 0 | -26,950 |
| China | 26,073 | 0 | -26,073 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 10,462 | +10,462 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,210 | 0 | -9,210 |
| South Korea | 8,928 | 0 | -8,928 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,045 | +3,045 |
| Azerbaijan | 2,967 | 0 | -2,967 |
| Germany | 901 | 0 | -901 |
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) | 81,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,907 |
| Air transport | 3,868 |
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) | 71,161 | 10,462 | -60,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,872 | 22,035 | -25,837 |
| Air transport | 3,868 | 0 | -3,868 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 55,550 |
| Holyhead | 42,499 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 26,073 |
| Heysham | 18,723 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,640 |
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 Gateway Port | 45,088 | 10,462 | -34,626 |
| Holyhead | 30,147 | 12,352 | -17,795 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 26,073 | 0 | -26,073 |
| Heysham | 12,085 | 6,638 | -5,447 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,640 | 0 | -5,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,045 | +3,045 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,967 | 0 | -2,967 |
| Manchester Airport | 901 | 0 | -901 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29053920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific diol used in industrial applications