Import/export HS code 290911: Diethyl ether
A common solvent and anesthetic, widely used in laboratories and medical fields
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 677,546 |
| France | 112,105 |
| Belgium | 50,514 |
| Switzerland | 39,179 |
| India | 33,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 379,919 | 297,627 | -82,292 |
| France | 47,446 | 64,659 | +17,213 |
| Belgium | 26,554 | 23,960 | -2,594 |
| Switzerland | 5,148 | 34,031 | +28,883 |
| India | 15,680 | 18,034 | +2,354 |
| Netherlands | 10,688 | 2,369 | -8,319 |
| Canada | 0 | 7,011 | +7,011 |
| United States | 4,296 | 0 | -4,296 |
| Ireland | 0 | 456 | +456 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 723,619 |
| France | 89,859 |
| India | 45,800 |
| United States | 31,480 |
| Mexico | 14,204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 379,124 | 344,495 | -34,629 |
| France | 43,332 | 46,527 | +3,195 |
| India | 20,828 | 24,972 | +4,144 |
| United States | 23,220 | 8,260 | -14,960 |
| Mexico | 11,275 | 2,929 | -8,346 |
| Austria | 11,952 | 0 | -11,952 |
| Israel | 0 | 11,028 | +11,028 |
| Japan | 0 | 7,011 | +7,011 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,469 | +2,469 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -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) | 847,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,138 |
| Other | 28,390 |
| Air transport | 10,557 |
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) | 433,407 | 414,386 | -19,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,104 | 18,034 | -15,070 |
| Other | 21,907 | 6,483 | -15,424 |
| Air transport | 1,313 | 9,244 | +7,931 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 453,542 |
| Harwich | 244,786 |
| London | 86,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,315 |
| 000 | 28,390 |
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 | 225,242 | 228,300 | +3,058 |
| Harwich | 84,363 | 160,423 | +76,060 |
| London | 69,220 | 17,118 | -52,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,555 | 16,760 | -51,795 |
| 000 | 21,907 | 6,483 | -15,424 |
| Dover | 8,152 | 2,385 | -5,767 |
| Hull | 0 | 6,269 | +6,269 |
| Thamesport | 5,775 | 0 | -5,775 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,556 | +3,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,313 | 2,233 | +920 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 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+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 288,292 |
| Netherlands | 246,843 |
| Viet Nam | 32,413 |
| Indonesia | 29,536 |
| Singapore | 23,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 75,796 | 212,496 | +136,700 |
| Netherlands | 190,063 | 56,780 | -133,283 |
| Viet Nam | 9,450 | 22,963 | +13,513 |
| Indonesia | 29,536 | 0 | -29,536 |
| Singapore | 12,258 | 11,341 | -917 |
| Egypt | 8,401 | 5,910 | -2,491 |
| Malaysia | 5,138 | 6,859 | +1,721 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,667 | 1,061 | -4,606 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 5,130 | +5,130 |
| Thailand | 3,694 | 0 | -3,694 |
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) | 456,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,069 |
| Air transport | 1,587 |
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) | 194,414 | 261,911 | +67,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,045 | 64,024 | -87,021 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,587 | +1,587 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 585,216 |
| Southampton | 35,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,942 |
| Killingholme | 2,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 302,117 | 283,099 | -19,018 |
| Southampton | 35,203 | 0 | -35,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,574 | 19,533 | +14,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,641 | 21,301 | +18,660 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 2,002 | +2,002 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,587 | +1,587 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 924 | 0 | -924 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common solvent and anesthetic, widely used in laboratories and medical fields