Import/export HS code 290721: Resorcinol and its salts
A chemical used in adhesives, dyes, and medicines
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 883,173 |
| Germany | 692,032 |
| Italy | 496,673 |
| France | 98,210 |
| India | 33,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 545,359 | 337,814 | -207,545 |
| Germany | 310,503 | 381,529 | +71,026 |
| Italy | 313,082 | 183,591 | -129,491 |
| France | 98,210 | 0 | -98,210 |
| India | 33,464 | 0 | -33,464 |
| China | 0 | 20,489 | +20,489 |
| Netherlands | 66 | 0 | -66 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 720,055 |
| Japan | 570,523 |
| Belgium | 375,281 |
| Italy | 368,704 |
| Poland | 156,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 318,037 | 402,018 | +83,981 |
| Japan | 188,004 | 382,519 | +194,515 |
| Belgium | 292,017 | 83,264 | -208,753 |
| Italy | 313,082 | 55,622 | -257,460 |
| Poland | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| India | 33,530 | 0 | -33,530 |
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 | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 2,006,510 |
| Other | 156,014 |
| Air transport | 33,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,053 |
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) | 1,103,576 | 902,934 | -200,642 |
| Other | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Air transport | 33,530 | 0 | -33,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,564 | 20,489 | +12,925 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 982,874 |
| Killingholme | 533,003 |
| Dover | 433,487 |
| 000 | 156,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,146 |
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 | 602,869 | 380,005 | -222,864 |
| Killingholme | 195,189 | 337,814 | +142,625 |
| Dover | 305,518 | 127,969 | -177,549 |
| 000 | 156,014 | 0 | -156,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 57,146 | +57,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,464 | 0 | -33,464 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 20,489 | +20,489 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,564 | 0 | -7,564 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 66 | 0 | -66 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
| 2024-03 | 1 |
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+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 265,000 |
| United States | 152,000 |
| Turkey | 128,394 |
| Singapore | 101,140 |
| Mexico | 99,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 200,000 | 65,000 | -135,000 |
| United States | 152,000 | 0 | -152,000 |
| Turkey | 45,443 | 82,951 | +37,508 |
| Singapore | 101,140 | 0 | -101,140 |
| Mexico | 42,703 | 57,086 | +14,383 |
| Netherlands | 62,993 | 24,044 | -38,949 |
| Ecuador | 52,180 | 3,800 | -48,380 |
| Australia | 53,568 | 0 | -53,568 |
| Switzerland | 36,107 | 0 | -36,107 |
| XS | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 652,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 311,525 |
| Air transport | 120,827 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,722 | 113,334 | -425,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,578 | 126,947 | -57,631 |
| Air transport | 117,027 | 3,800 | -113,227 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 288,995 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 282,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,805 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,037 |
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 Gateway Port | 288,995 | 0 | -288,995 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 217,000 | 65,000 | -152,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,576 | 62,229 | -9,347 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,538 | 0 | -111,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,993 | 24,044 | -38,949 |
| Dover | 51,590 | 23,522 | -28,068 |
| Southampton | 0 | 26,704 | +26,704 |
| London | 22,724 | 0 | -22,724 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 17,152 | +17,152 |
| Ayr Harbour | 6,022 | 8,400 | +2,378 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in adhesives, dyes, and medicines