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 | 14,630,719 |
| Germany | 3,574,107 |
| United States | 3,352,823 |
| Netherlands | 2,802,657 |
| Belgium | 2,280,816 |
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 | 7,317,396 | 7,313,323 | -4,073 |
| Germany | 1,853,174 | 1,720,933 | -132,241 |
| United States | 1,606,601 | 1,746,222 | +139,621 |
| Netherlands | 2,153,578 | 649,079 | -1,504,499 |
| Belgium | 1,881,253 | 399,563 | -1,481,690 |
| Canada | 1,227,146 | 812,882 | -414,264 |
| France | 851,354 | 736,902 | -114,452 |
| Italy | 396,258 | 955,720 | +559,462 |
| Czechia | 2,305 | 222,481 | +220,176 |
| Switzerland | 120,732 | 76,402 | -44,330 |
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 | 17,175,480 |
| United States | 6,618,432 |
| Germany | 5,128,603 |
| France | 941,440 |
| Switzerland | 805,215 |
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 | 8,889,066 | 8,286,414 | -602,652 |
| United States | 3,726,876 | 2,891,556 | -835,320 |
| Germany | 3,070,813 | 2,057,790 | -1,013,023 |
| France | 435,376 | 506,064 | +70,688 |
| Switzerland | 448,482 | 356,733 | -91,749 |
| Japan | 409,466 | 324,192 | -85,274 |
| Italy | 111,265 | 134,824 | +23,559 |
| India | 167,909 | 62,110 | -105,799 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| 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 | 11 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 18,037,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,429,588 |
| Air transport | 6,275,672 |
| 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) | 9,771,114 | 8,266,578 | -1,504,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,713,364 | 3,716,224 | -997,140 |
| Air transport | 3,285,375 | 2,990,297 | -295,078 |
| Other | 53,434 | 36,576 | -16,858 |
| Road transport | 6,718 | 16,364 | +9,646 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,269,042 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,867,711 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,582,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,257,752 |
| Dover | 2,240,682 |
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 | 7,052,541 | 6,216,501 | -836,040 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,172,574 | 1,695,137 | +522,563 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,711,489 | 871,308 | -840,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,539,166 | 718,586 | -820,580 |
| Dover | 1,090,921 | 1,149,761 | +58,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 535,635 | 877,273 | +341,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 576,293 | 693,591 | +117,298 |
| London | 1,225,441 | 33,593 | -1,191,848 |
| Hull | 769,849 | 441,228 | -328,621 |
| Eurotunnel | 561,275 | 507,605 | -53,670 |
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 | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 111 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 82 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 73 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 62 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 45 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 44 |
| 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+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 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 | 9,875,416 |
| United States | 2,314,014 |
| Germany | 1,792,532 |
| France | 1,679,012 |
| Netherlands | 1,138,173 |
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 | 3,843,865 | 6,031,551 | +2,187,686 |
| United States | 854,951 | 1,459,063 | +604,112 |
| Germany | 748,305 | 1,044,227 | +295,922 |
| France | 1,033,104 | 645,908 | -387,196 |
| Netherlands | 587,726 | 550,447 | -37,279 |
| Switzerland | 449,592 | 429,203 | -20,389 |
| Singapore | 556,118 | 207,179 | -348,939 |
| Italy | 432,713 | 306,217 | -126,496 |
| Brazil | 211,483 | 302,775 | +91,292 |
| Ireland | 245,747 | 187,779 | -57,968 |
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 | 115 |
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 | 115 | 0 | -115 |
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) | 15,465,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,316,808 |
| Air transport | 664,627 |
| 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) | 6,836,134 | 8,628,947 | +1,792,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,153,231 | 3,163,577 | +10,346 |
| Air transport | 372,062 | 292,565 | -79,497 |
| 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 | 9,446,198 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,654,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,252,054 |
| Felixstowe | 2,178,826 |
| Southampton | 2,172,269 |
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 | 3,277,716 | 6,168,482 | +2,890,766 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,962,674 | 1,691,810 | -270,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 965,198 | 1,286,856 | +321,658 |
| Felixstowe | 1,021,959 | 1,156,867 | +134,908 |
| Southampton | 1,252,148 | 920,121 | -332,027 |
| Hull | 247,737 | 199,024 | -48,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 247,310 | 140,692 | -106,618 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 374,993 | 0 | -374,993 |
| Dover | 303,084 | 19,522 | -283,562 |
| Heysham | 150,744 | 58,550 | -92,194 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous phosphoric esters, used in various industrial applications