Import/export HS code 290542: Pentaerythritol
A chemical used in paints and explosives
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 26,213,769 |
| China | 1,151,916 |
| Spain | 1,027,844 |
| Sweden | 564,388 |
| France | 257,748 |
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 | 12,104,691 | 14,109,078 | +2,004,387 |
| China | 518,513 | 633,403 | +114,890 |
| Spain | 450,171 | 577,673 | +127,502 |
| Sweden | 262,485 | 301,903 | +39,418 |
| France | 257,748 | 0 | -257,748 |
| Netherlands | 135,982 | 61,736 | -74,246 |
| Turkey | 135,092 | 57,954 | -77,138 |
| Taiwan | 45,852 | 69,586 | +23,734 |
| Austria | 55,600 | 0 | -55,600 |
| Italy | 5,282 | 7,127 | +1,845 |
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 | 26,271,826 |
| China | 1,321,933 |
| Spain | 1,285,592 |
| Sweden | 629,515 |
| Turkey | 193,046 |
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 | 12,132,012 | 14,139,814 | +2,007,802 |
| China | 662,500 | 659,433 | -3,067 |
| Spain | 707,919 | 577,673 | -130,246 |
| Sweden | 289,485 | 340,030 | +50,545 |
| Turkey | 135,092 | 57,954 | -77,138 |
| Taiwan | 45,852 | 44,606 | -1,246 |
| United States | 0 | 1,859 | +1,859 |
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 | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 27,899,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,674,485 |
| Air transport | 220,522 |
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) | 12,971,197 | 14,928,025 | +1,956,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 847,584 | 826,901 | -20,683 |
| Air transport | 154,079 | 66,443 | -87,636 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,366,091 |
| Hull | 10,306,651 |
| Felixstowe | 1,070,143 |
| Portsmouth | 635,312 |
| Dover | 533,990 |
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 | 4,558,357 | 11,807,734 | +7,249,377 |
| Hull | 7,669,881 | 2,636,770 | -5,033,111 |
| Felixstowe | 514,120 | 556,023 | +41,903 |
| Portsmouth | 301,088 | 334,224 | +33,136 |
| Dover | 355,190 | 178,800 | -176,390 |
| Liverpool Docks | 189,943 | 127,672 | -62,271 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 142,549 | 44,671 | -97,878 |
| Newhaven | 103,916 | 25,409 | -78,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,532 | 45,017 | -13,515 |
| Middlesbrough | 41,900 | 0 | -41,900 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| INGEVITY UK LTD | 34 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 28 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 18 |
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CROWN PAINTS LIMITED | 12 |
| VIL RESINS LTD. | 12 |
| M & I MATERIALS LIMITED | 12 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 144,380 |
| Japan | 5,473 |
| Norway | 5,473 |
| Albania | 2,896 |
| Belgium | 2,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 0 | 144,380 | +144,380 |
| Japan | 5,473 | 0 | -5,473 |
| Norway | 0 | 5,473 | +5,473 |
| Albania | 0 | 2,896 | +2,896 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,374 | +2,374 |
| Germany | 1,001 | 1,329 | +328 |
| Czechia | 1,125 | 0 | -1,125 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 108,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,599 | 100,683 | +93,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 29,173 | +29,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 26,596 | +26,596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,453 |
| Felixstowe | 47,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,896 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 5,473 | 96,980 | +91,507 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 47,400 | +47,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,126 | 3,703 | +1,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,473 | +5,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,896 | +2,896 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in paints and explosives