Import/export HS code 290949: Various ethers
Other unspecified ethers, used in various chemical and industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 39,961,291 |
| Germany | 19,727,895 |
| Netherlands | 19,350,260 |
| Taiwan | 8,526,784 |
| India | 7,825,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,481,514 | 15,479,777 | -9,001,737 |
| Germany | 10,239,746 | 9,488,149 | -751,597 |
| Netherlands | 11,356,524 | 7,993,736 | -3,362,788 |
| Taiwan | 4,474,883 | 4,051,901 | -422,982 |
| India | 4,024,928 | 3,800,984 | -223,944 |
| France | 3,078,460 | 1,984,428 | -1,094,032 |
| South Korea | 2,087,551 | 1,996,574 | -90,977 |
| Switzerland | 1,686,434 | 915,275 | -771,159 |
| China | 880,731 | 952,892 | +72,161 |
| Japan | 766,373 | 766,802 | +429 |
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 | 26,207,703 |
| Belgium | 19,956,679 |
| Netherlands | 12,595,447 |
| Taiwan | 9,546,400 |
| India | 8,910,981 |
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 | 15,593,488 | 10,614,215 | -4,979,273 |
| Belgium | 11,714,109 | 8,242,570 | -3,471,539 |
| Netherlands | 6,636,378 | 5,959,069 | -677,309 |
| Taiwan | 4,887,638 | 4,658,762 | -228,876 |
| India | 4,375,357 | 4,535,624 | +160,267 |
| United States | 5,486,218 | 3,256,295 | -2,229,923 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,757,557 | 2,751,441 | -3,006,116 |
| France | 3,583,291 | 2,519,172 | -1,064,119 |
| South Korea | 2,248,053 | 2,359,037 | +110,984 |
| Japan | 1,395,137 | 1,039,932 | -355,205 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 75,565,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,698,588 |
| Air transport | 1,850,191 |
| Other | 405,661 |
| Road transport | 71,614 |
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) | 42,156,721 | 33,408,846 | -8,747,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,643,412 | 15,055,176 | -5,588,236 |
| Air transport | 1,337,791 | 512,400 | -825,391 |
| Other | 287,421 | 118,240 | -169,181 |
| Road transport | 34,967 | 36,647 | +1,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 40,215,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,023,596 |
| Felixstowe | 17,912,358 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,498,960 |
| Southampton | 4,640,164 |
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 | 24,764,919 | 15,450,732 | -9,314,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,665,682 | 11,357,914 | -307,768 |
| Felixstowe | 9,001,087 | 8,911,271 | -89,816 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,584,075 | 3,914,885 | -669,190 |
| Southampton | 2,692,932 | 1,947,232 | -745,700 |
| Dover | 1,709,894 | 1,380,079 | -329,815 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,827,733 | 583,953 | -1,243,780 |
| Hull | 1,487,438 | 867,166 | -620,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 741,065 | 1,150,278 | +409,213 |
| Thamesport | 816,123 | 993,606 | +177,483 |
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 | 58 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 113 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 105 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 96 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 94 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 84 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 59 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 56 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 55 |
| SOLUTIA UK LIMITED | 54 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,884,520 |
| United States | 2,022,162 |
| Germany | 2,014,387 |
| Libya | 1,589,977 |
| South Korea | 1,467,403 |
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 | 6,753,899 | 8,130,621 | +1,376,722 |
| United States | 1,572,222 | 449,940 | -1,122,282 |
| Germany | 1,034,090 | 980,297 | -53,793 |
| Libya | 1,320,108 | 269,869 | -1,050,239 |
| South Korea | 822,461 | 644,942 | -177,519 |
| France | 594,833 | 854,567 | +259,734 |
| Spain | 728,853 | 502,811 | -226,042 |
| Philippines | 310,032 | 427,802 | +117,770 |
| Italy | 478,170 | 197,484 | -280,686 |
| India | 329,416 | 315,445 | -13,971 |
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 | 170,833 |
| Netherlands | 597 |
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 | 98,467 | 72,366 | -26,101 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 597 | +597 |
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) | 22,451,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,382,881 |
| Air transport | 951,573 |
| Other | 171,430 |
| Road transport | 4,300 |
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) | 11,180,990 | 11,270,519 | +89,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,444,449 | 2,938,432 | -1,506,017 |
| Air transport | 536,304 | 415,269 | -121,035 |
| Other | 98,467 | 72,963 | -25,504 |
| Road transport | 4,300 | 0 | -4,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,573,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,855,302 |
| Southampton | 2,623,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,144,845 |
| Hull | 1,343,487 |
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 | 6,972,289 | 8,600,901 | +1,628,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,052,283 | 1,803,019 | -1,249,264 |
| Southampton | 1,400,372 | 1,222,870 | -177,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,085,573 | 1,059,272 | -26,301 |
| Hull | 683,659 | 659,828 | -23,831 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,134,710 | 150,719 | -983,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,457 | 256,630 | -111,827 |
| Felixstowe | 54,266 | 377,580 | +323,314 |
| London | 381,930 | 7,230 | -374,700 |
| Dover | 272,097 | 87,112 | -184,985 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290949
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unspecified ethers, used in various chemical and industrial applications