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 | 6,782,779 |
| Netherlands | 3,613,518 |
| South Korea | 3,571,623 |
| Poland | 1,652,739 |
| China | 973,181 |
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 | 3,755,860 | 3,026,919 | -728,941 |
| Netherlands | 1,628,402 | 1,985,116 | +356,714 |
| South Korea | 3,464,015 | 107,608 | -3,356,407 |
| Poland | 250,042 | 1,402,697 | +1,152,655 |
| China | 953,487 | 19,694 | -933,793 |
| France | 449,255 | 459,108 | +9,853 |
| United States | 86,983 | 579,265 | +492,282 |
| Belgium | 328,987 | 327,451 | -1,536 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 156,055 | +156,055 |
| Canada | 149,206 | 0 | -149,206 |
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 | 7,055,873 |
| South Korea | 4,034,370 |
| United States | 4,001,056 |
| Poland | 1,654,476 |
| France | 1,534,957 |
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 | 3,872,899 | 3,182,974 | -689,925 |
| South Korea | 3,732,535 | 301,835 | -3,430,700 |
| United States | 1,568,630 | 2,432,426 | +863,796 |
| Poland | 250,042 | 1,404,434 | +1,154,392 |
| France | 783,123 | 751,834 | -31,289 |
| China | 921,078 | 49,559 | -871,519 |
| 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) | 13,132,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,156,223 |
| Other | 69,917 |
| Road transport | 30,816 |
| 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) | 9,644,980 | 3,487,696 | -6,157,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,552,632 | 4,603,591 | +3,050,959 |
| Other | 69,917 | 0 | -69,917 |
| Road transport | 0 | 30,816 | +30,816 |
| Air transport | 0 | 959 | +959 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,699,293 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,229,026 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,383,065 |
| Hull | 2,991,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,335,746 |
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 | 4,498,658 | 1,200,635 | -3,298,023 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,320,664 | 1,908,362 | -412,302 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,735,749 | 1,647,316 | -88,433 |
| Hull | 1,207,824 | 1,783,894 | +576,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 743,699 | 592,047 | -151,652 |
| London | 376,371 | 402,544 | +26,173 |
| Belfast Port | 66,672 | 478,055 | +411,383 |
| Southampton | 156,300 | 0 | -156,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,058 | 47,407 | +19,349 |
| 000 | 69,917 | 0 | -69,917 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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