Import/export HS code 291632: Benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride
Chemicals used in acne treatments, plastics, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,811,228 |
| Netherlands | 3,161,430 |
| Germany | 3,144,883 |
| France | 1,684,063 |
| Belgium | 984,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,338,500 | 2,472,728 | -865,772 |
| Netherlands | 1,385,063 | 1,776,367 | +391,304 |
| Germany | 1,624,884 | 1,519,999 | -104,885 |
| France | 944,348 | 739,715 | -204,633 |
| Belgium | 495,186 | 488,938 | -6,248 |
| Poland | 441,170 | 330,881 | -110,289 |
| South Korea | 296,789 | 323,530 | +26,741 |
| United States | 26,485 | 15,071 | -11,414 |
| Denmark | 0 | 21,719 | +21,719 |
| Ireland | 8,367 | 8,101 | -266 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,765,614 |
| Poland | 3,873,991 |
| Mexico | 2,775,317 |
| Germany | 1,304,623 |
| Belgium | 765,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,269,774 | 2,495,840 | -773,934 |
| Poland | 1,826,940 | 2,047,051 | +220,111 |
| Mexico | 1,392,436 | 1,382,881 | -9,555 |
| Germany | 688,015 | 616,608 | -71,407 |
| Belgium | 473,345 | 292,236 | -181,109 |
| South Korea | 296,789 | 327,055 | +30,266 |
| China | 210,035 | 271,157 | +61,122 |
| United States | 302,467 | 128,618 | -173,849 |
| France | 88,028 | 71,130 | -16,898 |
| Montenegro | 0 | 35,033 | +35,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,222,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 776,047 |
| Air transport | 254,654 |
| Other | 15,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,087,766 | 7,134,367 | -953,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 407,599 | 368,448 | -39,151 |
| Air transport | 57,852 | 196,802 | +138,950 |
| Other | 7,575 | 8,101 | +526 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,712,997 |
| Felixstowe | 3,352,494 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,186,998 |
| Harwich | 2,151,639 |
| Killingholme | 749,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,011,072 | 2,701,925 | -1,309,147 |
| Felixstowe | 1,502,888 | 1,849,606 | +346,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,143,177 | 1,043,821 | -99,356 |
| Harwich | 956,912 | 1,194,727 | +237,815 |
| Killingholme | 494,177 | 255,646 | -238,531 |
| London | 117,166 | 103,285 | -13,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,539 | 139,106 | +73,567 |
| Hull | 89,313 | 90,782 | +1,469 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,112 | 47,313 | -54,799 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,515 | 104,283 | +97,768 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| U-POL LIMITED | 46 |
| CHEMFIX PRODUCTS LIMITED | 45 |
| WESTWOOD LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 45 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 42 |
| TRIFLEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 42 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 38 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 36 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 32 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 321,022 |
| Ireland | 300,553 |
| Australia | 152,361 |
| United Arab Emirates | 99,045 |
| Poland | 78,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 69,201 | 251,821 | +182,620 |
| Ireland | 115,855 | 184,698 | +68,843 |
| Australia | 108,768 | 43,593 | -65,175 |
| United Arab Emirates | 78,917 | 20,128 | -58,789 |
| Poland | 45,487 | 33,498 | -11,989 |
| Saudi Arabia | 78,486 | 0 | -78,486 |
| Italy | 0 | 37,222 | +37,222 |
| Romania | 18,137 | 14,135 | -4,002 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,400 | 0 | -30,400 |
| Germany | 13,715 | 11,099 | -2,616 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 442 |
| Italy | 37 |
| XI | 10 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 4 | 438 | +434 |
| Italy | 0 | 37 | +37 |
| XI | 0 | 10 | +10 |
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) | 749,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 546,753 |
| Air transport | 47,066 |
| Other | 489 |
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) | 413,158 | 335,905 | -77,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,495 | 339,258 | +131,763 |
| Air transport | 34,301 | 12,765 | -21,536 |
| Other | 4 | 485 | +481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 358,665 |
| Southampton | 180,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,060 |
| Liverpool Docks | 132,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,142 |
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 | 88,098 | 270,567 | +182,469 |
| Southampton | 158,285 | 22,518 | -135,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,559 | 49,501 | -71,058 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,485 | 81,212 | +29,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,590 | 67,552 | +4,962 |
| Heysham | 41,238 | 70,756 | +29,518 |
| Harwich | 26,375 | 57,977 | +31,602 |
| Holyhead | 23,128 | 17,753 | -5,375 |
| Felixstowe | 28,137 | 3,138 | -24,999 |
| Dover | 9,806 | 19,911 | +10,105 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291632
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in acne treatments, plastics, and industrial applications