Import/export HS code 291990: Various phosphoric esters
Miscellaneous phosphoric esters, used in various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,844,588 |
| Germany | 3,544,875 |
| United States | 3,358,371 |
| Netherlands | 2,616,895 |
| Belgium | 2,055,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,482,796 | 7,361,792 | -121,004 |
| Germany | 1,728,445 | 1,816,430 | +87,985 |
| United States | 1,600,653 | 1,757,718 | +157,065 |
| Netherlands | 1,957,766 | 659,129 | -1,298,637 |
| Belgium | 1,740,972 | 314,704 | -1,426,268 |
| Canada | 1,020,583 | 836,175 | -184,408 |
| France | 799,005 | 753,970 | -45,035 |
| Italy | 398,886 | 1,008,074 | +609,188 |
| Czechia | 2,305 | 222,481 | +220,176 |
| India | 120,219 | 86,117 | -34,102 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 17,182,625 |
| United States | 6,290,530 |
| Germany | 5,103,272 |
| France | 943,463 |
| Switzerland | 782,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,911,583 | 8,271,042 | -640,541 |
| United States | 3,370,448 | 2,920,082 | -450,366 |
| Germany | 2,849,082 | 2,254,190 | -594,892 |
| France | 434,494 | 508,969 | +74,475 |
| Switzerland | 423,377 | 359,137 | -64,240 |
| Japan | 376,806 | 323,584 | -53,222 |
| India | 154,302 | 96,546 | -57,756 |
| Italy | 134,803 | 114,727 | -20,076 |
| Czechia | 2,305 | 225,311 | +223,006 |
| Poland | 147,327 | 0 | -147,327 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 17,935,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,260,738 |
| Air transport | 6,114,243 |
| Other | 90,010 |
| Road transport | 23,082 |
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) | 9,666,110 | 8,268,947 | -1,397,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,341,820 | 3,918,918 | -422,902 |
| Air transport | 3,087,970 | 3,026,273 | -61,697 |
| Other | 60,050 | 29,960 | -30,090 |
| Road transport | 11,018 | 12,064 | +1,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,217,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,869,304 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,396,791 |
| Dover | 2,247,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,957,636 |
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 | 7,070,989 | 6,146,800 | -924,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,176,570 | 1,692,734 | +516,164 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,496,389 | 900,402 | -595,987 |
| Dover | 1,061,845 | 1,185,738 | +123,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,161,719 | 795,917 | -365,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 695,192 | 822,636 | +127,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 576,293 | 722,825 | +146,532 |
| London | 1,076,386 | 121,629 | -954,757 |
| Hull | 657,047 | 480,616 | -176,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 513,379 | 524,009 | +10,630 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 29 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 112 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 83 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 73 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 62 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 45 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,825,740 |
| United States | 2,429,702 |
| Germany | 1,794,298 |
| France | 1,678,092 |
| Netherlands | 1,180,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,966,109 | 5,859,631 | +1,893,522 |
| United States | 851,316 | 1,578,386 | +727,070 |
| Germany | 761,163 | 1,033,135 | +271,972 |
| France | 1,050,745 | 627,347 | -423,398 |
| Netherlands | 615,510 | 564,548 | -50,962 |
| Switzerland | 449,592 | 429,203 | -20,389 |
| Italy | 435,223 | 337,979 | -97,244 |
| Singapore | 582,617 | 180,680 | -401,937 |
| Brazil | 207,525 | 248,813 | +41,288 |
| Ireland | 247,478 | 181,627 | -65,851 |
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) | 15,504,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,321,675 |
| Air transport | 645,805 |
| Other | 115 |
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) | 6,959,350 | 8,545,416 | +1,586,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,243,715 | 3,077,960 | -165,755 |
| Air transport | 358,951 | 286,854 | -72,097 |
| Other | 115 | 0 | -115 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,904,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,635,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,268,060 |
| Southampton | 2,169,650 |
| Felixstowe | 1,743,283 |
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 Gateway Port | 3,899,794 | 6,004,964 | +2,105,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,998,957 | 1,636,726 | -362,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 974,082 | 1,293,978 | +319,896 |
| Southampton | 1,307,352 | 862,298 | -445,054 |
| Felixstowe | 463,611 | 1,279,672 | +816,061 |
| Hull | 261,045 | 189,635 | -71,410 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 374,993 | 0 | -374,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,360 | 144,282 | -79,078 |
| Dover | 299,647 | 19,522 | -280,125 |
| Heysham | 149,761 | 58,550 | -91,211 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous phosphoric esters, used in various industrial applications