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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 707,454 |
| Switzerland | 655,546 |
| China | 495,056 |
| Netherlands | 447,689 |
| France | 381,461 |
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 | 301,193 | 406,261 | +105,068 |
| Switzerland | 555,773 | 99,773 | -456,000 |
| China | 226,773 | 268,283 | +41,510 |
| Netherlands | 87,232 | 360,457 | +273,225 |
| France | 247,917 | 133,544 | -114,373 |
| United States | 36,031 | 27,772 | -8,259 |
| 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 | 1,296,667 |
| China | 561,047 |
| Saudi Arabia | 423,114 |
| Netherlands | 272,853 |
| 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 | 950,146 | 346,521 | -603,625 |
| China | 226,773 | 334,274 | +107,501 |
| Saudi Arabia | 63,066 | 360,048 | +296,982 |
| Netherlands | 169,571 | 103,282 | -66,289 |
| South Korea | 36,031 | 97,026 | +60,995 |
| 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) | 2,061,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 355,288 |
| 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) | 1,165,080 | 896,101 | -268,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,661 | 203,627 | +51,966 |
| 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 | 621,664 |
| Felixstowe | 440,200 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,407 |
| Dover | 356,206 |
| Birmingham Airport | 342,431 |
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 | 229,782 | 391,882 | +162,100 |
| Felixstowe | 235,411 | 204,789 | -30,622 |
| Middlesbrough | 294,159 | 104,248 | -189,911 |
| Dover | 207,310 | 148,896 | -58,414 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,178 | 204,253 | +66,075 |
| London | 203,394 | 86,032 | -117,362 |
| Harwich | 36,031 | 97,026 | +60,995 |
| Killingholme | 37,837 | 26,528 | -11,309 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,329 | 7,479 | -29,850 |
| Hull | 35,488 | 8,056 | -27,432 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 21,835 |
| 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 | 21,835 | 0 | -21,835 |
| 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) | 37,705 |
| 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) | 34,279 | 3,426 | -30,853 |
| 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 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,426 |
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 |
| 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