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 | 1,167,440 |
| Belgium | 639,639 |
| Netherlands | 600,791 |
| Japan | 334,126 |
| 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 | 664,989 | 502,451 | -162,538 |
| Belgium | 197,376 | 442,263 | +244,887 |
| Netherlands | 239,714 | 361,077 | +121,363 |
| Japan | 265,936 | 68,190 | -197,746 |
| France | 99,430 | 217,489 | +118,059 |
| United States | 13,758 | 116,920 | +103,162 |
| China | 0 | 18,307 | +18,307 |
| Italy | 5,870 | 5,168 | -702 |
| 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 | 1,954,665 |
| Italy | 531,268 |
| Japan | 477,361 |
| Germany | 196,065 |
| Netherlands | 35,920 |
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 | 1,011,384 | 943,281 | -68,103 |
| Italy | 151,432 | 379,836 | +228,404 |
| Japan | 304,144 | 173,217 | -130,927 |
| Germany | 10,975 | 185,090 | +174,115 |
| Netherlands | 3,813 | 32,107 | +28,294 |
| Singapore | 0 | 18,307 | +18,307 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 1,840,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,003,352 |
| Other | 278,571 |
| Air transport | 63,160 |
| 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) | 942,670 | 897,775 | -44,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 381,993 | 621,359 | +239,366 |
| Other | 132,636 | 145,935 | +13,299 |
| Air transport | 29,774 | 33,386 | +3,612 |
| 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 | 1,417,736 |
| Dover | 425,162 |
| Felixstowe | 331,186 |
| 000 | 278,571 |
| Harwich | 220,808 |
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 | 635,841 | 781,895 | +146,054 |
| Dover | 90,934 | 334,228 | +243,294 |
| Felixstowe | 223,323 | 107,863 | -115,460 |
| 000 | 132,636 | 145,935 | +13,299 |
| Harwich | 114,917 | 105,891 | -9,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,727 | 31,061 | -130,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,386 | 80,051 | +665 |
| 499 | 0 | 77,623 | +77,623 |
| Hull | 0 | 30,524 | +30,524 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,397 | 12,238 | -2,159 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 34 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 33 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 31 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 27 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 18 |
| POLYNT UK LIMITED | 16 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 12 |
| 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 | 64,735 |
| South Africa | 26,950 |
| Poland | 26,939 |
| China | 26,073 |
| Nigeria | 10,462 |
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 | 45,745 | 18,990 | -26,755 |
| South Africa | 26,950 | 0 | -26,950 |
| Poland | 0 | 26,939 | +26,939 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,623 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,745 | 48,974 | +3,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,161 | 10,462 | -60,699 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,984 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 26,073 |
| Heysham | 16,596 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 29,984 | +29,984 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 26,073 | 0 | -26,073 |
| Heysham | 9,958 | 6,638 | -3,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,640 | 0 | -5,640 |
| 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