Import/export HS code 2908: Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols
Chemically modified phenols or phenol-alcohols, including halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated forms, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,638,591 |
| Germany | 3,335,902 |
| India | 650,304 |
| Italy | 508,979 |
| Czechia | 329,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,184,266 | 2,454,325 | +270,059 |
| Germany | 1,653,713 | 1,682,189 | +28,476 |
| India | 223,723 | 426,581 | +202,858 |
| Italy | 265,653 | 243,326 | -22,327 |
| Czechia | 161,386 | 168,535 | +7,149 |
| Belgium | 0 | 295,020 | +295,020 |
| Netherlands | 22,779 | 67,866 | +45,087 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,601 | 77,901 | +72,300 |
| France | 61,608 | 950 | -60,658 |
| Switzerland | 946 | 37,836 | +36,890 |
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 | 5,034,210 |
| Germany | 3,348,980 |
| India | 657,748 |
| Italy | 504,596 |
| Czechia | 329,921 |
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 | 2,197,409 | 2,836,801 | +639,392 |
| Germany | 1,640,251 | 1,708,729 | +68,478 |
| India | 225,066 | 432,682 | +207,616 |
| Italy | 261,928 | 242,668 | -19,260 |
| Czechia | 161,386 | 168,535 | +7,149 |
| Israel | 22,630 | 52,430 | +29,800 |
| United Kingdom | 39,898 | 0 | -39,898 |
| United States | 13,872 | 15,099 | +1,227 |
| France | 25,624 | 0 | -25,624 |
| Jordan | 1,691 | 20,064 | +18,373 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 5,159,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,153,051 |
| Air transport | 760,160 |
| Other | 2,733 |
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) | 2,343,427 | 2,816,491 | +473,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,885,550 | 2,267,501 | +381,951 |
| Air transport | 364,480 | 395,680 | +31,200 |
| Other | 2,733 | 0 | -2,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,593,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,802,060 |
| Dover | 693,967 |
| Birmingham Airport | 426,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,017,323 | 3,576,630 | +559,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 985,282 | 816,778 | -168,504 |
| Dover | 159,153 | 534,814 | +375,661 |
| Birmingham Airport | 220,760 | 205,534 | -15,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,704 | 133,207 | +88,503 |
| London | 23,116 | 76,362 | +53,246 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,545 | 21,350 | -27,195 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,676 | 12,231 | -27,445 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 37,836 | +37,836 |
| Harwich | 4,338 | 29,661 | +25,323 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,674,843 |
| Italy | 2,701,951 |
| South Africa | 1,776,568 |
| Poland | 1,576,434 |
| Belgium | 1,258,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,563,919 | 2,110,924 | -452,995 |
| Italy | 2,430,833 | 271,118 | -2,159,715 |
| South Africa | 663,130 | 1,113,438 | +450,308 |
| Poland | 1,043,013 | 533,421 | -509,592 |
| Belgium | 508,540 | 749,465 | +240,925 |
| Netherlands | 866,482 | 312,979 | -553,503 |
| France | 569,459 | 454,618 | -114,841 |
| United Arab Emirates | 531,897 | 384,123 | -147,774 |
| Germany | 440,321 | 403,373 | -36,948 |
| Czechia | 529,816 | 228,437 | -301,379 |
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) | 9,073,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,726,767 |
| Air transport | 1,024,392 |
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) | 4,809,144 | 4,264,331 | -544,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,703,639 | 3,023,128 | -2,680,511 |
| Air transport | 781,163 | 243,229 | -537,934 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,572,885 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,200,589 |
| Southampton | 4,055,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,414,742 |
| Hull | 1,276,154 |
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 | 2,803,778 | 1,769,107 | -1,034,671 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,969,109 | 1,231,480 | -1,737,629 |
| Southampton | 1,641,505 | 2,413,786 | +772,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,318,726 | 1,096,016 | -222,710 |
| Hull | 742,733 | 533,421 | -209,312 |
| Dover | 611,617 | 0 | -611,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 344,813 | 49,420 | -295,393 |
| London Stansted Airport | 278,988 | 89,202 | -189,786 |
| Middlesbrough | 201,493 | 93,767 | -107,726 |
| Holyhead | 81,674 | 88,797 | +7,123 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2908
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemically modified phenols or phenol-alcohols, including halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated forms, used in various industrial applications