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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,286,927 |
| United States | 6,205,511 |
| Belgium | 4,401,996 |
| Netherlands | 2,358,318 |
| China | 1,206,996 |
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 | 431,482 | 5,855,445 | +5,423,963 |
| United States | 5,715,453 | 490,058 | -5,225,395 |
| Belgium | 1,745,702 | 2,656,294 | +910,592 |
| Netherlands | 1,619,721 | 738,597 | -881,124 |
| China | 458,920 | 748,076 | +289,156 |
| Turkey | 130,131 | 67,677 | -62,454 |
| India | 88,610 | 74,930 | -13,680 |
| Poland | 55,661 | 31,373 | -24,288 |
| France | 52,645 | 25,359 | -27,286 |
| 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 | 12,018,790 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,227,850 |
| Belgium | 1,592,737 |
| China | 668,374 |
| Netherlands | 613,423 |
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 | 5,876,019 | 6,142,771 | +266,752 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,205,025 | 3,022,825 | +817,800 |
| Belgium | 849,795 | 742,942 | -106,853 |
| China | 246,439 | 421,935 | +175,496 |
| Netherlands | 585,117 | 28,306 | -556,811 |
| Germany | 112,578 | 126,822 | +14,244 |
| Turkey | 130,131 | 67,677 | -62,454 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,803,040 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,534,104 |
| Other | 2,618,362 |
| Air transport | 84,567 |
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) | 5,435,806 | 8,367,234 | +2,931,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,662,356 | 1,871,748 | -790,608 |
| Other | 2,151,033 | 467,329 | -1,683,704 |
| Air transport | 56,139 | 28,428 | -27,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 11,339,305 |
| 000 | 2,618,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,417,408 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,136,640 |
| Felixstowe | 1,102,257 |
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 | 3,761,374 | 7,577,931 | +3,816,557 |
| 000 | 2,151,033 | 467,329 | -1,683,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,329,080 | 1,088,328 | -240,752 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,628,436 | 508,204 | -1,120,232 |
| Felixstowe | 675,138 | 427,119 | -248,019 |
| Thamesport | 389,354 | 36,110 | -353,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 380,765 | +380,765 |
| Southampton | 110,430 | 67,827 | -42,603 |
| Dover | 93,993 | 74,179 | -19,814 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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+ | 14 |
| 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 | 364,376 |
| Ireland | 190,342 |
| Netherlands | 40,049 |
| 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 | 208,026 | 156,350 | -51,676 |
| Ireland | 98,492 | 91,850 | -6,642 |
| Netherlands | 30,338 | 9,711 | -20,627 |
| 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 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,695 | +1,695 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
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 | 29,413 |
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 | 20,022 | 9,391 | -10,631 |
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) | 391,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,051 |
| Other | 30,364 |
| Air transport | 2,788 |
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) | 230,790 | 160,447 | -70,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,444 | 97,607 | +163 |
| Other | 20,973 | 9,391 | -11,582 |
| Air transport | 1,093 | 1,695 | +602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 226,067 |
| Southampton | 81,650 |
| Heysham | 76,089 |
| Holyhead | 64,310 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 60,500 |
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 | 93,799 | 132,268 | +38,469 |
| Southampton | 81,650 | 0 | -81,650 |
| Heysham | 46,930 | 29,159 | -17,771 |
| Holyhead | 23,673 | 40,637 | +16,964 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 35,500 | 25,000 | -10,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,134 | 13,565 | -4,569 |
| 000 | 20,973 | 9,391 | -11,582 |
| 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