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 | 29,559,617 |
| France | 12,859,427 |
| China | 8,076,815 |
| Belgium | 7,942,543 |
| Netherlands | 5,717,155 |
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 | 14,836,706 | 14,722,911 | -113,795 |
| France | 7,471,883 | 5,387,544 | -2,084,339 |
| China | 5,128,398 | 2,948,417 | -2,179,981 |
| Belgium | 4,794,419 | 3,148,124 | -1,646,295 |
| Netherlands | 3,204,172 | 2,512,983 | -691,189 |
| India | 2,178,421 | 1,593,910 | -584,511 |
| United States | 1,219,818 | 1,205,673 | -14,145 |
| Japan | 844,810 | 343,545 | -501,265 |
| Switzerland | 463,551 | 253,796 | -209,755 |
| Poland | 336,611 | 230,754 | -105,857 |
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 | 30,083,347 |
| France | 11,966,319 |
| China | 10,702,201 |
| Belgium | 8,904,131 |
| India | 3,654,317 |
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 | 14,987,241 | 15,096,106 | +108,865 |
| France | 6,765,789 | 5,200,530 | -1,565,259 |
| China | 6,613,283 | 4,088,918 | -2,524,365 |
| Belgium | 5,277,684 | 3,626,447 | -1,651,237 |
| India | 2,079,533 | 1,574,784 | -504,749 |
| United States | 1,788,886 | 1,410,884 | -378,002 |
| Japan | 1,116,457 | 675,641 | -440,816 |
| South Korea | 447,906 | 382,195 | -65,711 |
| Sweden | 448,513 | 368,568 | -79,945 |
| Hungary | 374,857 | 311,476 | -63,381 |
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) | 38,835,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,342,430 |
| Air transport | 2,406,523 |
| Other | 1,010,053 |
| Road transport | 37,818 |
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) | 20,534,594 | 18,300,839 | -2,233,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,477,601 | 13,864,829 | -4,612,772 |
| Air transport | 1,309,885 | 1,096,638 | -213,247 |
| Other | 796,559 | 213,494 | -583,065 |
| Road transport | 12,987 | 24,831 | +11,844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 22,646,661 |
| London | 15,327,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,940,096 |
| Hull | 5,890,540 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,803,100 |
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 | 12,093,170 | 10,553,491 | -1,539,679 |
| London | 7,848,984 | 7,478,817 | -370,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,801,994 | 2,138,102 | -1,663,892 |
| Hull | 2,900,902 | 2,989,638 | +88,736 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,837,510 | 2,965,590 | +128,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,200,619 | 904,135 | -2,296,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,812,626 | 1,543,789 | -268,837 |
| Dover | 1,380,960 | 965,688 | -415,272 |
| Killingholme | 757,305 | 1,567,062 | +809,757 |
| Harwich | 1,368,841 | 146,781 | -1,222,060 |
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 | 55 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
| 2025-07 | 31 |
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+ | 70 |
| 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 | 4,579,892 |
| Germany | 2,421,516 |
| Switzerland | 818,546 |
| China | 818,156 |
| Ireland | 704,416 |
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 | 2,798,183 | 1,781,709 | -1,016,474 |
| Germany | 1,382,737 | 1,038,779 | -343,958 |
| Switzerland | 460,422 | 358,124 | -102,298 |
| China | 760,897 | 57,259 | -703,638 |
| Ireland | 285,431 | 418,985 | +133,554 |
| France | 261,113 | 337,813 | +76,700 |
| Netherlands | 290,586 | 119,842 | -170,744 |
| Belgium | 129,631 | 220,507 | +90,876 |
| South Korea | 285,459 | 44,969 | -240,490 |
| Italy | 82,688 | 122,723 | +40,035 |
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 |
| XU | 84 |
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 | 0 | 92 | +92 |
| XU | 84 | 0 | -84 |
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) | 6,560,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,946,076 |
| Air transport | 964,688 |
| Road transport | 5,808 |
| 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) | 4,197,254 | 2,362,774 | -1,834,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,594,699 | 2,351,377 | -243,322 |
| Air transport | 538,332 | 426,356 | -111,976 |
| Road transport | 5,808 | 0 | -5,808 |
| Other | 84 | 1,189 | +1,105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,171,315 |
| Southampton | 2,973,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,527,256 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,021,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 785,354 |
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 | 1,751,638 | 1,419,677 | -331,961 |
| Southampton | 1,916,346 | 1,057,252 | -859,094 |
| Liverpool Docks | 700,527 | 826,729 | +126,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 565,915 | 455,183 | -110,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 569,682 | 215,672 | -354,010 |
| Felixstowe | 676,052 | 88,242 | -587,810 |
| Holyhead | 180,892 | 260,849 | +79,957 |
| Middlesbrough | 177,836 | 231,933 | +54,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,303 | 169,023 | -68,280 |
| Manchester Airport | 197,605 | 119,526 | -78,079 |
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