Import/export HS code 290711: Phenol and its salts
A basic chemical (hydroxybenzene) and its salts, used in plastics and disinfectants
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 30,537,350 |
| Finland | 27,367,042 |
| Belgium | 9,913,451 |
| Netherlands | 4,916,051 |
| Germany | 909,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 17,236,101 | 13,301,249 | -3,934,852 |
| Finland | 16,303,125 | 11,063,917 | -5,239,208 |
| Belgium | 8,356,339 | 1,557,112 | -6,799,227 |
| Netherlands | 3,592,009 | 1,324,042 | -2,267,967 |
| Germany | 174,407 | 734,977 | +560,570 |
| France | 118,743 | 0 | -118,743 |
| India | 42,147 | 35,499 | -6,648 |
| Ireland | 40,970 | 0 | -40,970 |
| United States | 0 | 2,024 | +2,024 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 35,617,557 |
| Finland | 28,924,154 |
| Germany | 7,319,645 |
| United States | 1,726,246 |
| France | 143,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 22,327,252 | 13,290,305 | -9,036,947 |
| Finland | 16,303,125 | 12,621,029 | -3,682,096 |
| Germany | 5,258,894 | 2,060,751 | -3,198,143 |
| United States | 1,723,332 | 2,914 | -1,720,418 |
| France | 143,435 | 0 | -143,435 |
| India | 42,147 | 35,499 | -6,648 |
| Italy | 24,686 | 0 | -24,686 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 8,322 | +8,322 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 47,881,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,890,074 |
| Air transport | 69,772 |
| Other | 40,970 |
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) | 27,963,664 | 19,918,181 | -8,045,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,837,629 | 8,052,445 | -9,785,184 |
| Air transport | 21,578 | 48,194 | +26,616 |
| Other | 40,970 | 0 | -40,970 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 67,764,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,797,620 |
| Dover | 132,724 |
| 000 | 40,970 |
| Felixstowe | 36,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 41,872,644 | 25,892,261 | -15,980,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,751,123 | 2,046,497 | -1,704,626 |
| Dover | 119,997 | 12,727 | -107,270 |
| 000 | 40,970 | 0 | -40,970 |
| Felixstowe | 22,278 | 14,211 | -8,067 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,732 | 17,223 | +7,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,952 | 20,766 | +15,814 |
| London | 13,333 | 3,272 | -10,061 |
| Thamesport | 12,450 | 0 | -12,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,468 | 1,658 | -7,810 |
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 | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 247,234 |
| United States | 100,207 |
| Spain | 85,784 |
| Poland | 77,800 |
| Belgium | 66,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 185,762 | 61,472 | -124,290 |
| United States | 10,911 | 89,296 | +78,385 |
| Spain | 23,354 | 62,430 | +39,076 |
| Poland | 44,178 | 33,622 | -10,556 |
| Belgium | 46,842 | 20,120 | -26,722 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 47,024 | 11,931 | -35,093 |
| Italy | 7,181 | 14,861 | +7,680 |
| Rwanda | 20,446 | 0 | -20,446 |
| Norway | 13,680 | 0 | -13,680 |
| Thailand | 2,800 | 9,552 | +6,752 |
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) | 431,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,719 |
| Air transport | 87,605 |
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) | 240,366 | 191,055 | -49,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,891 | 120,828 | -9,063 |
| Air transport | 76,090 | 11,515 | -64,575 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 244,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 225,917 |
| Southampton | 84,661 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,760 |
| Felixstowe | 55,531 |
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 | 181,336 | 63,604 | -117,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,726 | 116,191 | +6,465 |
| Southampton | 0 | 84,661 | +84,661 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,270 | 3,490 | -66,780 |
| Felixstowe | 34,875 | 20,656 | -14,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,917 | 12,232 | -14,685 |
| Killingholme | 13,929 | 0 | -13,929 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,431 | 11,931 | +10,500 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,207 | 6,575 | +4,368 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,608 | +2,608 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A basic chemical (hydroxybenzene) and its salts, used in plastics and disinfectants