Import/export HS code 290723: Bisphenol A and its salts
A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,061,638 |
| Belgium | 2,600,220 |
| Germany | 865,562 |
| Taiwan | 409,874 |
| Poland | 280,495 |
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 | 3,398,528 | 663,110 | -2,735,418 |
| Belgium | 984,192 | 1,616,028 | +631,836 |
| Germany | 574,373 | 291,189 | -283,184 |
| Taiwan | 186,075 | 223,799 | +37,724 |
| Poland | 84,455 | 196,040 | +111,585 |
| South Korea | 33,983 | 65,956 | +31,973 |
| United States | 55,546 | 22,753 | -32,793 |
| Switzerland | 26,557 | 15,130 | -11,427 |
| 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 | 3,990,191 |
| Netherlands | 2,125,718 |
| Germany | 1,427,845 |
| Taiwan | 467,731 |
| South Korea | 368,229 |
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 | 2,174,270 | 1,815,921 | -358,349 |
| Netherlands | 2,014,412 | 111,306 | -1,903,106 |
| Germany | 798,031 | 629,814 | -168,217 |
| Taiwan | 219,380 | 248,351 | +28,971 |
| South Korea | 102,279 | 265,950 | +163,671 |
| United States | 55,546 | 22,753 | -32,793 |
| China | 11,102 | 19,356 | +8,254 |
| Thailand | 25,599 | 0 | -25,599 |
| Switzerland | 2,188 | 1,983 | -205 |
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 | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 6,971,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,438,546 |
| Road transport | 64,068 |
| Air transport | 43,706 |
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) | 4,380,747 | 2,591,174 | -1,789,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 955,217 | 483,329 | -471,888 |
| Road transport | 24,386 | 39,682 | +15,296 |
| Air transport | 42,457 | 1,249 | -41,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,789,951 |
| London | 1,195,889 |
| Felixstowe | 1,020,700 |
| Hull | 409,768 |
| Dover | 270,066 |
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 | 2,671,890 | 2,118,061 | -553,829 |
| London | 1,090,457 | 105,432 | -985,025 |
| Felixstowe | 777,545 | 243,155 | -534,390 |
| Hull | 296,948 | 112,820 | -184,128 |
| Dover | 67,740 | 202,326 | +134,586 |
| Killingholme | 122,903 | 145,878 | +22,975 |
| Harwich | 201,225 | 65,854 | -135,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,167 | 0 | -94,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,457 | 0 | -42,457 |
| ZLC | 24,386 | 15,130 | -9,256 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
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 |
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) | 49,359 |
| 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) | 0 | 49,359 | +49,359 |
| 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 |
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 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290723
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in plastics, coatings, and resins