Import/export HS code 290723: Bisphenol A and its salts
A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins
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 | 4,280,378 |
| Belgium | 2,483,195 |
| Germany | 1,014,808 |
| Taiwan | 392,766 |
| Poland | 255,943 |
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 | 3,424,816 | 855,562 | -2,569,254 |
| Belgium | 778,186 | 1,705,009 | +926,823 |
| Germany | 739,433 | 275,375 | -464,058 |
| Taiwan | 186,075 | 206,691 | +20,616 |
| Poland | 84,455 | 171,488 | +87,033 |
| South Korea | 0 | 99,939 | +99,939 |
| United States | 55,546 | 21,493 | -34,053 |
| Switzerland | 26,557 | 13,147 | -13,410 |
| Italy | 32,510 | 0 | -32,510 |
| Estonia | 25,599 | 0 | -25,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,145,935 |
| Netherlands | 2,307,983 |
| Germany | 1,349,917 |
| Taiwan | 426,071 |
| South Korea | 360,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,161,052 | 1,984,883 | -176,169 |
| Netherlands | 2,039,645 | 268,338 | -1,771,307 |
| Germany | 772,377 | 577,540 | -194,837 |
| Taiwan | 219,380 | 206,691 | -12,689 |
| South Korea | 68,296 | 291,832 | +223,536 |
| United States | 55,546 | 21,493 | -34,053 |
| Thailand | 25,599 | 0 | -25,599 |
| China | 11,102 | 0 | -11,102 |
| Switzerland | 2,188 | 0 | -2,188 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,255,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,369,316 |
| Air transport | 43,706 |
| Road transport | 37,533 |
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) | 4,367,108 | 2,888,299 | -1,478,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 921,234 | 448,082 | -473,152 |
| Air transport | 42,457 | 1,249 | -41,208 |
| Road transport | 24,386 | 13,147 | -11,239 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,966,298 |
| London | 1,226,482 |
| Felixstowe | 984,236 |
| Hull | 440,218 |
| Harwich | 296,464 |
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 | 2,752,858 | 2,213,440 | -539,418 |
| London | 1,016,092 | 210,390 | -805,702 |
| Felixstowe | 777,545 | 206,691 | -570,854 |
| Hull | 298,376 | 141,842 | -156,534 |
| Harwich | 172,376 | 124,088 | -48,288 |
| Dover | 67,740 | 202,326 | +134,586 |
| Killingholme | 95,080 | 165,988 | +70,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,167 | 0 | -94,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,457 | 0 | -42,457 |
| ZLC | 24,386 | 13,147 | -11,239 |
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 | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 49,359 |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,497 |
| Ireland | 6,171 |
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 | 0 | 49,359 | +49,359 |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,497 | 0 | -11,497 |
| Ireland | 6,171 | 0 | -6,171 |
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) | 55,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,497 |
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) | 6,171 | 49,359 | +43,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,497 | 0 | -11,497 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 49,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,497 |
| Holyhead | 6,171 |
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 | 0 | 49,359 | +49,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,497 | 0 | -11,497 |
| Holyhead | 6,171 | 0 | -6,171 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290723
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins