Import/export HS code 290919: Various ethers
Other types of ethers, not specifically listed, used in various chemical and industrial applications
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 18,447,669 |
| France | 4,417,711 |
| Germany | 4,015,761 |
| Belgium | 3,157,203 |
| India | 1,563,416 |
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 | 13,401,628 | 5,046,041 | -8,355,587 |
| France | 2,502,851 | 1,914,860 | -587,991 |
| Germany | 2,393,801 | 1,621,960 | -771,841 |
| Belgium | 529,238 | 2,627,965 | +2,098,727 |
| India | 592,363 | 971,053 | +378,690 |
| China | 427,177 | 902,395 | +475,218 |
| United States | 728,155 | 322,207 | -405,948 |
| Japan | 521,455 | 282,375 | -239,080 |
| Sweden | 344,434 | 185,084 | -159,350 |
| Italy | 141,360 | 107,113 | -34,247 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,140,707 |
| Germany | 6,650,239 |
| United States | 4,530,941 |
| Belgium | 2,990,548 |
| China | 1,996,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,962,643 | 2,178,064 | -9,784,579 |
| Germany | 3,406,378 | 3,243,861 | -162,517 |
| United States | 3,045,557 | 1,485,384 | -1,560,173 |
| Belgium | 345,067 | 2,645,481 | +2,300,414 |
| China | 469,276 | 1,527,194 | +1,057,918 |
| Japan | 1,105,421 | 650,327 | -455,094 |
| India | 606,539 | 971,933 | +365,394 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 523,976 | +523,976 |
| Israel | 234,979 | 129,427 | -105,552 |
| France | 201,364 | 156,067 | -45,297 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 26,012,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,273,762 |
| Air transport | 1,447,480 |
| Road transport | 35,456 |
| Other | 5,475 |
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) | 16,033,259 | 9,979,533 | -6,053,726 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,964,536 | 3,309,226 | -1,655,310 |
| Air transport | 675,007 | 772,473 | +97,466 |
| Road transport | 26,263 | 9,193 | -17,070 |
| Other | 533 | 4,942 | +4,409 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 15,617,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,141,557 |
| Felixstowe | 3,129,126 |
| Dover | 1,995,379 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,822,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11,794,298 | 3,823,091 | -7,971,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,391,226 | 3,750,331 | -640,895 |
| Felixstowe | 1,339,634 | 1,789,492 | +449,858 |
| Dover | 1,103,142 | 892,237 | -210,905 |
| Middlesbrough | 285,894 | 1,536,909 | +1,251,015 |
| Southampton | 358,626 | 325,353 | -33,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,332 | 442,384 | +251,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 413,363 | 151,863 | -261,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,504 | 409,862 | +323,358 |
| Killingholme | 219,874 | 193,945 | -25,929 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
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+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 16,904,370 |
| Netherlands | 10,438,245 |
| Lithuania | 1,517,019 |
| Germany | 1,400,573 |
| France | 1,169,347 |
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 | 11,471,782 | 5,432,588 | -6,039,194 |
| Netherlands | 5,357,356 | 5,080,889 | -276,467 |
| Lithuania | 12,252 | 1,504,767 | +1,492,515 |
| Germany | 663,630 | 736,943 | +73,313 |
| France | 546,005 | 623,342 | +77,337 |
| Italy | 334,767 | 227,413 | -107,354 |
| United States | 173,760 | 254,729 | +80,969 |
| Ireland | 144,952 | 225,849 | +80,897 |
| Switzerland | 211,501 | 107,255 | -104,246 |
| India | 98,550 | 53,602 | -44,948 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 221,842 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 221,842 | 0 | -221,842 |
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) | 23,333,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,273,197 |
| Air transport | 1,414,253 |
| Other | 221,842 |
| Road transport | 5,869 |
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) | 13,375,690 | 9,957,735 | -3,417,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,083,824 | 4,189,373 | -894,451 |
| Air transport | 871,482 | 542,771 | -328,711 |
| Other | 221,842 | 0 | -221,842 |
| Road transport | 5,869 | 0 | -5,869 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,856,541 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,025,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,672,128 |
| London Stansted Airport | 696,466 |
| Felixstowe | 359,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,976,792 | 9,879,749 | -2,097,043 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,207,077 | 2,818,746 | -2,388,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 840,917 | 831,211 | -9,706 |
| London Stansted Airport | 425,725 | 270,741 | -154,984 |
| Felixstowe | 176,056 | 183,329 | +7,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,961 | 125,391 | -84,570 |
| Holyhead | 83,317 | 163,348 | +80,031 |
| 000 | 221,842 | 0 | -221,842 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,873 | 60,172 | -67,701 |
| Dover | 19,303 | 135,058 | +115,755 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290919
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ethers, not specifically listed, used in various chemical and industrial applications