Import/export HS code 290941: 2,2′-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
A chemical used as a solvent and in the production of plastics, resins, and antifreeze
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,622,040 |
| Germany | 6,023,245 |
| Belgium | 4,378,519 |
| Netherlands | 2,524,003 |
| China | 1,216,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,293,997 | 1,328,043 | -3,965,954 |
| Germany | 780,804 | 5,242,441 | +4,461,637 |
| Belgium | 1,770,370 | 2,608,149 | +837,779 |
| Netherlands | 1,710,511 | 813,492 | -897,019 |
| China | 447,573 | 769,382 | +321,809 |
| Turkey | 125,645 | 43,962 | -81,683 |
| India | 88,610 | 74,930 | -13,680 |
| Poland | 55,661 | 31,373 | -24,288 |
| France | 50,821 | 28,318 | -22,503 |
| Finland | 1,093 | 41,641 | +40,548 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,825,878 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,618,294 |
| Belgium | 1,618,519 |
| Netherlands | 685,789 |
| China | 678,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,605,786 | 6,220,092 | +614,306 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,415,824 | 3,202,470 | +786,646 |
| Belgium | 867,296 | 751,223 | -116,073 |
| Netherlands | 656,976 | 28,813 | -628,163 |
| China | 235,092 | 443,241 | +208,149 |
| Germany | 122,803 | 119,622 | -3,181 |
| Turkey | 125,645 | 43,962 | -81,683 |
| India | 88,610 | 74,930 | -13,680 |
| Taiwan | 122,545 | 0 | -122,545 |
| Poland | 55,661 | 31,373 | -24,288 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +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) | 13,551,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,562,272 |
| Other | 3,116,311 |
| Air transport | 87,548 |
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) | 5,602,997 | 7,948,893 | +2,345,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,665,079 | 1,897,193 | -767,886 |
| Other | 2,003,805 | 1,112,506 | -891,299 |
| Air transport | 59,120 | 28,428 | -30,692 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 11,069,168 |
| 000 | 3,116,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,432,179 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,121,481 |
| Felixstowe | 1,074,056 |
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 | 3,943,466 | 7,125,702 | +3,182,236 |
| 000 | 2,003,805 | 1,112,506 | -891,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,373,120 | 1,059,059 | -314,061 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,519,879 | 601,602 | -918,277 |
| Felixstowe | 670,652 | 403,404 | -267,248 |
| Thamesport | 433,742 | 37,691 | -396,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 380,765 | +380,765 |
| Southampton | 101,255 | 87,999 | -13,256 |
| Dover | 105,057 | 74,179 | -30,878 |
| Hull | 108,057 | 46,307 | -61,750 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 339,376 |
| Ireland | 191,774 |
| Netherlands | 40,913 |
| Sweden | 10,384 |
| Italy | 4,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 207,476 | 131,900 | -75,576 |
| Ireland | 94,667 | 97,107 | +2,440 |
| Netherlands | 32,636 | 8,277 | -24,359 |
| Sweden | 7,205 | 3,179 | -4,026 |
| Italy | 2,223 | 1,781 | -442 |
| United States | 2,923 | 918 | -2,005 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,656 | +3,656 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| Oman | 1,066 | 0 | -1,066 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 30,845 |
| XU | 951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 20,758 | 10,087 | -10,671 |
| XU | 951 | 0 | -951 |
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) | 367,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,915 |
| Other | 31,796 |
| Air transport | 1,093 |
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) | 231,306 | 135,997 | -95,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,181 | 100,734 | +5,553 |
| Other | 21,709 | 10,087 | -11,622 |
| Air transport | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 227,133 |
| Southampton | 81,650 |
| Heysham | 76,089 |
| Holyhead | 64,310 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 35,500 |
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 | 94,315 | 132,818 | +38,503 |
| Southampton | 81,650 | 0 | -81,650 |
| Heysham | 43,676 | 32,413 | -11,263 |
| Holyhead | 22,366 | 41,944 | +19,578 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 35,500 | 0 | -35,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,432 | 12,131 | -8,301 |
| 000 | 21,709 | 10,087 | -11,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,841 | 3,179 | -16,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,394 | 10,757 | +6,363 |
| Milford | 897 | 1,906 | +1,009 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used as a solvent and in the production of plastics, resins, and antifreeze