Import/export HS code 29053928: Various butanediols
Includes other forms of butanediol
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 746,797 |
| Germany | 728,482 |
| China | 484,679 |
| Netherlands | 398,242 |
| France | 379,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 572,869 | 173,928 | -398,941 |
| Germany | 364,129 | 364,353 | +224 |
| China | 226,773 | 257,906 | +31,133 |
| Netherlands | 87,232 | 311,010 | +223,778 |
| France | 206,141 | 173,338 | -32,803 |
| United States | 31,179 | 32,624 | +1,445 |
| Italy | 0 | 10,164 | +10,164 |
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 | 1,455,986 |
| China | 550,670 |
| Saudi Arabia | 350,147 |
| Netherlands | 247,351 |
| South Korea | 133,057 |
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 | 988,402 | 467,584 | -520,818 |
| China | 226,773 | 323,897 | +97,124 |
| Saudi Arabia | 63,066 | 287,081 | +224,015 |
| Netherlands | 169,571 | 77,780 | -91,791 |
| South Korea | 31,179 | 101,878 | +70,699 |
| Belgium | 0 | 38,851 | +38,851 |
| United Kingdom | 9,332 | 7,611 | -1,721 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,288 | +7,288 |
| France | 0 | 6,354 | +6,354 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,999 | +4,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,122,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 344,911 |
| Air transport | 344,704 |
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) | 1,198,484 | 923,547 | -274,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,661 | 193,250 | +41,589 |
| Air transport | 138,178 | 206,526 | +68,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 629,254 |
| Felixstowe | 421,322 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,407 |
| Dover | 356,206 |
| London | 351,187 |
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 | 288,129 | 341,125 | +52,996 |
| Felixstowe | 226,238 | 195,084 | -31,154 |
| Middlesbrough | 268,518 | 129,889 | -138,629 |
| Dover | 191,175 | 165,031 | -26,144 |
| London | 265,155 | 86,032 | -179,123 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,178 | 204,253 | +66,075 |
| Harwich | 31,179 | 101,878 | +70,699 |
| Killingholme | 32,705 | 31,660 | -1,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,329 | 7,479 | -29,850 |
| Hull | 9,717 | 33,827 | +24,110 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 52,059 |
| France | 35,934 |
| Italy | 26,851 |
| Belgium | 9,800 |
| Qatar | 4,638 |
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 | 50,955 | 1,104 | -49,851 |
| France | 29,783 | 6,151 | -23,632 |
| Italy | 26,851 | 0 | -26,851 |
| Belgium | 7,744 | 2,056 | -5,688 |
| Qatar | 4,638 | 0 | -4,638 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,403 | +2,403 |
| Peru | 0 | 2,106 | +2,106 |
| India | 0 | 1,320 | +1,320 |
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) | 87,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,721 |
| Air transport | 4,638 |
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) | 76,038 | 11,714 | -64,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,295 | 3,426 | -35,869 |
| Air transport | 4,638 | 0 | -4,638 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 80,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,739 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,554 |
| Killingholme | 5,016 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,638 |
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 | 80,738 | 0 | -80,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,579 | 3,160 | -26,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,554 | +8,554 |
| Killingholme | 5,016 | 0 | -5,016 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,638 | 0 | -4,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,426 | +3,426 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29053928
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other forms of butanediol