Import/export HS code 291020: Propylene oxide
A chemical known as propylene oxide, used in making foams, solvents, and other industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,096,543 |
| Germany | 764,122 |
| Belgium | 641,832 |
| Italy | 51,580 |
| Switzerland | 896 |
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 | 11,277,599 | 7,818,944 | -3,458,655 |
| Germany | 26,123 | 737,999 | +711,876 |
| Belgium | 565,274 | 76,558 | -488,716 |
| Italy | 0 | 51,580 | +51,580 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 896 | +896 |
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 | 19,096,543 |
| Germany | 847,158 |
| Belgium | 462,653 |
| Italy | 51,580 |
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 | 11,277,599 | 7,818,944 | -3,458,655 |
| Germany | 106,789 | 740,369 | +633,580 |
| Belgium | 422,605 | 40,048 | -382,557 |
| Italy | 0 | 51,580 | +51,580 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 10,755,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,701,985 |
| Other | 97,039 |
| Air transport | 896 |
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) | 6,904,056 | 3,850,997 | -3,053,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,902,937 | 4,799,048 | -103,889 |
| Other | 62,003 | 35,036 | -26,967 |
| Air transport | 0 | 896 | +896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 11,327,965 |
| Thamesport | 7,198,881 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,159,937 |
| Immingham Docks | 688,937 |
| 000 | 97,039 |
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 | 5,838,339 | 5,489,626 | -348,713 |
| Thamesport | 4,617,559 | 2,581,322 | -2,036,237 |
| Middlesbrough | 927,884 | 232,053 | -695,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 363,596 | 325,341 | -38,255 |
| 000 | 62,003 | 35,036 | -26,967 |
| Harwich | 59,615 | 21,703 | -37,912 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 896 | +896 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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+ | 6 |
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 | 52,403 |
| Netherlands | 34,746 |
| Germany | 29,347 |
| Italy | 4,392 |
| India | 3,210 |
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 | 52,403 | 0 | -52,403 |
| Netherlands | 34,746 | 0 | -34,746 |
| Germany | 29,347 | 0 | -29,347 |
| Italy | 4,392 | 0 | -4,392 |
| India | 3,210 | 0 | -3,210 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,114 | +1,114 |
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) | 81,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,746 |
| Air transport | 8,716 |
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) | 81,750 | 0 | -81,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,746 | 0 | -34,746 |
| Air transport | 7,602 | 1,114 | -6,488 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 81,750 |
| Thamesport | 34,746 |
| ZLC | 4,392 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,114 |
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 | 81,750 | 0 | -81,750 |
| Thamesport | 34,746 | 0 | -34,746 |
| ZLC | 4,392 | 0 | -4,392 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,210 | 0 | -3,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,114 | +1,114 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical known as propylene oxide, used in making foams, solvents, and other industrial products