Import/export HS code 2907: Phenols and phenol-alcohols
Chemicals like phenols and phenol-alcohols, used in manufacturing and medicine
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 39,053,279 |
| Spain | 33,938,992 |
| Finland | 30,122,648 |
| Germany | 28,407,872 |
| Belgium | 26,576,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 23,456,433 | 15,596,846 | -7,859,587 |
| Spain | 18,706,069 | 15,232,923 | -3,473,146 |
| Finland | 16,303,125 | 13,819,523 | -2,483,602 |
| Germany | 15,368,770 | 13,039,102 | -2,329,668 |
| Belgium | 16,285,177 | 10,291,117 | -5,994,060 |
| Switzerland | 9,322,315 | 7,799,054 | -1,523,261 |
| United States | 6,424,270 | 8,095,599 | +1,671,329 |
| India | 4,892,720 | 3,762,334 | -1,130,386 |
| France | 6,730,008 | 1,753,595 | -4,976,413 |
| Japan | 2,308,025 | 5,857,694 | +3,549,669 |
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 | 48,891,105 |
| Spain | 38,933,739 |
| United States | 32,600,716 |
| Finland | 28,924,154 |
| Switzerland | 17,278,821 |
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 | 27,519,528 | 21,371,577 | -6,147,951 |
| Spain | 23,762,161 | 15,171,578 | -8,590,583 |
| United States | 17,243,714 | 15,357,002 | -1,886,712 |
| Finland | 16,303,125 | 12,621,029 | -3,682,096 |
| Switzerland | 9,349,437 | 7,929,384 | -1,420,053 |
| India | 5,468,403 | 4,378,138 | -1,090,265 |
| Ireland | 8,574,918 | 1,035,043 | -7,539,875 |
| Japan | 2,497,288 | 6,240,213 | +3,742,925 |
| China | 3,833,049 | 4,455,812 | +622,763 |
| South Africa | 3,388,681 | 2,644,839 | -743,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,933,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,324,388 |
| Air transport | 13,575,942 |
| Other | 298,147 |
| Road transport | 44,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,733,374 | 62,200,093 | -11,533,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,568,685 | 32,755,703 | -17,812,982 |
| Air transport | 5,362,373 | 8,213,569 | +2,851,196 |
| Other | 264,544 | 33,603 | -230,941 |
| Road transport | 31,359 | 13,147 | -18,212 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 81,527,003 |
| Middlesbrough | 71,220,052 |
| Felixstowe | 18,826,721 |
| Dover | 15,663,509 |
| Hull | 8,668,064 |
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 | 45,359,425 | 36,167,578 | -9,191,847 |
| Middlesbrough | 43,305,713 | 27,914,339 | -15,391,374 |
| Felixstowe | 8,977,274 | 9,849,447 | +872,173 |
| Dover | 7,402,437 | 8,261,072 | +858,635 |
| Hull | 3,997,801 | 4,670,263 | +672,462 |
| Southampton | 3,543,031 | 4,377,107 | +834,076 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,206,511 | 4,615,388 | +1,408,877 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,082,331 | 12,474 | -6,069,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,253,247 | 1,664,789 | -588,458 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,184,184 | 1,323,429 | +139,245 |
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 | 50 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 13 |
| Scientific research and development | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
| 2025-07 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 107 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 88 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 76 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 76 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 73 |
| S I GROUP - UK, LTD | 69 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 62 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 57 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 54 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 81 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 53,279,876 |
| France | 18,045,113 |
| Ireland | 10,985,319 |
| Brazil | 9,262,733 |
| Portugal | 9,064,526 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 29,625,674 | 23,654,202 | -5,971,472 |
| France | 10,657,512 | 7,387,601 | -3,269,911 |
| Ireland | 6,820,627 | 4,164,692 | -2,655,935 |
| Brazil | 4,314,283 | 4,948,450 | +634,167 |
| Portugal | 5,133,739 | 3,930,787 | -1,202,952 |
| Germany | 3,315,810 | 2,574,457 | -741,353 |
| Spain | 1,015,343 | 1,973,525 | +958,182 |
| Netherlands | 852,277 | 408,706 | -443,571 |
| United States | 817,378 | 378,760 | -438,618 |
| Saudi Arabia | 369,192 | 769,162 | +399,970 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,231,066 |
| XI | 5,177 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 775,508 | 455,558 | -319,950 |
| XI | 4,006 | 1,171 | -2,835 |
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) | 91,547,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,059,907 |
| Air transport | 12,148,121 |
| Other | 1,236,243 |
| Road transport | 1,000 |
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) | 45,692,218 | 45,855,252 | +163,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,753,065 | 1,306,842 | -13,446,223 |
| Air transport | 5,982,144 | 6,165,977 | +183,833 |
| Other | 779,514 | 456,729 | -322,785 |
| Road transport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 58,841,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,370,163 |
| London | 10,957,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,815,690 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,237,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 34,128,867 | 24,712,168 | -9,416,699 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,830,882 | 6,539,281 | -5,291,601 |
| London | 3,731,464 | 7,225,736 | +3,494,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,972,578 | 5,843,112 | +870,534 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,096,166 | 3,141,704 | +1,045,538 |
| Killingholme | 3,353,783 | 0 | -3,353,783 |
| Hull | 416,052 | 1,637,076 | +1,221,024 |
| Holyhead | 164,259 | 1,432,854 | +1,268,595 |
| Middlesbrough | 627,927 | 942,431 | +314,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 767,528 | 469,148 | -298,380 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 290711 – Phenol and its salts
- 290712 – Cresols and their salts
- 290713 – Octylphenol, nonylphenol, and their salts
- 290715 – Naphthols and their salts
- 290719 – Various phenols
- 290721 – Resorcinol and its salts
- 290722 – Hydroquinone and its salts
- 290723 – Bisphenol A and its salts
- 290729 – Various phenol-alcohols
Quick facts
HS code: 2907
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals like phenols and phenol-alcohols, used in manufacturing and medicine