Import/export HS code 2920: Chemical esters
Chemical compounds made from non-metal acids, excluding hydrogen halides, and their modified forms like halogenated or nitrated versions
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,179,594 |
| France | 12,451,490 |
| China | 7,854,412 |
| Belgium | 7,812,571 |
| Netherlands | 5,947,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,190,757 | 14,988,837 | +1,798,080 |
| France | 6,748,319 | 5,703,171 | -1,045,148 |
| China | 5,262,067 | 2,592,345 | -2,669,722 |
| Belgium | 4,638,100 | 3,174,471 | -1,463,629 |
| Netherlands | 3,300,788 | 2,646,298 | -654,490 |
| India | 2,040,051 | 1,602,951 | -437,100 |
| United States | 1,138,934 | 1,165,811 | +26,877 |
| Japan | 679,161 | 343,545 | -335,616 |
| Switzerland | 457,654 | 270,961 | -186,693 |
| Sweden | 179,845 | 368,568 | +188,723 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,651,510 |
| France | 11,541,407 |
| China | 10,572,193 |
| Belgium | 8,965,016 |
| India | 3,556,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,314,212 | 15,337,298 | +2,023,086 |
| France | 6,024,740 | 5,516,667 | -508,073 |
| China | 6,811,927 | 3,760,266 | -3,051,661 |
| Belgium | 5,278,716 | 3,686,300 | -1,592,416 |
| India | 1,934,285 | 1,622,212 | -312,073 |
| United States | 1,673,049 | 1,458,662 | -214,387 |
| Japan | 950,976 | 647,988 | -302,988 |
| South Korea | 440,893 | 441,939 | +1,046 |
| Sweden | 448,513 | 368,568 | -79,945 |
| Hungary | 307,251 | 311,476 | +4,225 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
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 | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 38,658,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,215,001 |
| Air transport | 2,371,365 |
| Other | 1,004,299 |
| Road transport | 35,371 |
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) | 20,294,378 | 18,364,414 | -1,929,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,900,218 | 14,314,783 | -1,585,435 |
| Air transport | 1,312,876 | 1,058,489 | -254,387 |
| Other | 991,618 | 12,681 | -978,937 |
| Road transport | 10,540 | 24,831 | +14,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 22,177,316 |
| London | 15,202,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,852,411 |
| Hull | 5,825,936 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,780,352 |
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 | 11,048,542 | 11,128,774 | +80,232 |
| London | 7,537,494 | 7,664,722 | +127,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,740,401 | 2,112,010 | -1,628,391 |
| Hull | 2,974,350 | 2,851,586 | -122,764 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,733,067 | 3,047,285 | +314,218 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,759,752 | 882,661 | -1,877,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,939,256 | 1,294,806 | -644,450 |
| Killingholme | 814,776 | 1,721,879 | +907,103 |
| Dover | 1,438,205 | 953,706 | -484,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 628,654 | 804,824 | +176,170 |
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 | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
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+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,412,650 |
| Germany | 2,450,398 |
| China | 859,101 |
| Switzerland | 803,984 |
| Ireland | 707,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,654,313 | 1,758,337 | -895,976 |
| Germany | 1,407,889 | 1,042,509 | -365,380 |
| China | 760,897 | 98,204 | -662,693 |
| Switzerland | 415,369 | 388,615 | -26,754 |
| Ireland | 277,358 | 430,473 | +153,115 |
| France | 358,360 | 201,641 | -156,719 |
| Netherlands | 275,916 | 119,813 | -156,103 |
| Belgium | 134,356 | 243,464 | +109,108 |
| South Korea | 285,459 | 44,969 | -240,490 |
| Italy | 78,750 | 138,677 | +59,927 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,097 |
| New Zealand | 92 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 1,097 | +1,097 |
| New Zealand | 35 | 57 | +22 |
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) | 6,385,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,001,394 |
| Air transport | 977,135 |
| Road transport | 3,300 |
| Other | 1,273 |
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) | 4,043,167 | 2,342,383 | -1,700,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,612,296 | 2,389,098 | -223,198 |
| Air transport | 525,343 | 451,792 | -73,551 |
| Road transport | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Other | 119 | 1,154 | +1,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,202,348 |
| Southampton | 2,931,488 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,492,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,011,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 779,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,747,423 | 1,454,925 | -292,498 |
| Southampton | 1,978,070 | 953,418 | -1,024,652 |
| Liverpool Docks | 579,531 | 913,350 | +333,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 571,352 | 440,172 | -131,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 563,922 | 215,672 | -348,250 |
| Felixstowe | 645,450 | 85,770 | -559,680 |
| Holyhead | 171,630 | 266,067 | +94,437 |
| Middlesbrough | 193,107 | 231,999 | +38,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 230,977 | 169,023 | -61,954 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,250 | 118,287 | -73,963 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from non-metal acids, excluding hydrogen halides, and their modified forms like halogenated or nitrated versions