Import/export HS code 29173935: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate (DOTP)
A chemical used as a plasticizer in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,398,021 |
| South Korea | 3,790,723 |
| Netherlands | 3,653,376 |
| Poland | 1,684,379 |
| China | 1,002,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,772,004 | 2,626,017 | -1,145,987 |
| South Korea | 3,708,816 | 81,907 | -3,626,909 |
| Netherlands | 1,527,166 | 2,126,210 | +599,044 |
| Poland | 255,978 | 1,428,401 | +1,172,423 |
| China | 982,306 | 19,694 | -962,612 |
| France | 402,324 | 528,401 | +126,077 |
| Belgium | 328,987 | 327,451 | -1,536 |
| United States | 54,556 | 555,931 | +501,375 |
| Canada | 149,206 | 0 | -149,206 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 132,017 | +132,017 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,647,077 |
| South Korea | 4,253,470 |
| United States | 3,985,153 |
| Poland | 1,686,116 |
| France | 1,557,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,889,043 | 2,758,034 | -1,131,009 |
| South Korea | 3,977,336 | 276,134 | -3,701,202 |
| United States | 1,434,967 | 2,550,186 | +1,115,219 |
| Poland | 255,978 | 1,430,138 | +1,174,160 |
| France | 736,192 | 821,127 | +84,935 |
| China | 949,897 | 49,559 | -900,338 |
| Colombia | 61,397 | 0 | -61,397 |
| Netherlands | 7,908 | 0 | -7,908 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 13,450,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,746,529 |
| Other | 69,917 |
| Air transport | 959 |
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) | 9,961,049 | 3,489,359 | -6,471,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,351,669 | 4,394,860 | +3,043,191 |
| Other | 69,917 | 0 | -69,917 |
| Air transport | 0 | 959 | +959 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,529,903 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,310,422 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,205,211 |
| Hull | 3,058,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,390,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,637,411 | 892,492 | -3,744,919 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,531,103 | 1,779,319 | -751,784 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,586,635 | 1,618,576 | +31,941 |
| Hull | 1,168,551 | 1,889,580 | +721,029 |
| Immingham Docks | 712,712 | 677,437 | -35,275 |
| London | 341,016 | 437,899 | +96,883 |
| Belfast Port | 34,245 | 479,666 | +445,421 |
| Southampton | 156,300 | 0 | -156,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,766 | 47,407 | -11,359 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,843 | 44,631 | +7,788 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,324 |
| Japan | 12,038 |
| Belgium | 1,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,324 | 0 | -28,324 |
| Japan | 12,038 | 0 | -12,038 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,864 | +1,864 |
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) | 30,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,038 |
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) | 28,324 | 1,864 | -26,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,038 | 0 | -12,038 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 28,324 |
| Southampton | 12,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 28,324 | 0 | -28,324 |
| Southampton | 12,038 | 0 | -12,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,864 | +1,864 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29173935
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used as a plasticizer in plastics and industrial applications