Import/export HS code 292090: Various chemical compounds
Other chemical compounds not listed elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,334,210 |
| France | 11,816,988 |
| Belgium | 7,741,197 |
| China | 6,628,918 |
| Netherlands | 5,570,713 |
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 | 12,843,125 | 14,491,085 | +1,647,960 |
| France | 6,470,302 | 5,346,686 | -1,123,616 |
| Belgium | 4,589,186 | 3,152,011 | -1,437,175 |
| China | 4,242,061 | 2,386,857 | -1,855,204 |
| Netherlands | 3,069,938 | 2,500,775 | -569,163 |
| United States | 805,800 | 947,563 | +141,763 |
| Japan | 679,161 | 343,545 | -335,616 |
| India | 344,258 | 387,091 | +42,833 |
| Sweden | 179,845 | 368,568 | +188,723 |
| Hungary | 7,687 | 311,476 | +303,789 |
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 | 27,737,136 |
| France | 11,152,482 |
| China | 9,115,878 |
| Belgium | 8,961,868 |
| United States | 2,384,743 |
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 | 12,858,044 | 14,879,092 | +2,021,048 |
| France | 5,921,243 | 5,231,239 | -690,004 |
| China | 5,603,460 | 3,512,418 | -2,091,042 |
| Belgium | 5,275,568 | 3,686,300 | -1,589,268 |
| United States | 1,198,238 | 1,186,505 | -11,733 |
| Japan | 950,976 | 627,621 | -323,355 |
| Sweden | 448,513 | 368,568 | -79,945 |
| India | 350,522 | 421,701 | +71,179 |
| Hungary | 307,251 | 311,476 | +4,225 |
| United Kingdom | 460,531 | 97,793 | -362,738 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -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) | 33,530,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,337,057 |
| Air transport | 2,242,645 |
| Other | 95,090 |
| 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) | 17,358,371 | 16,172,578 | -1,185,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,990,736 | 13,346,321 | -1,644,415 |
| Air transport | 1,243,317 | 999,328 | -243,989 |
| Other | 86,889 | 8,201 | -78,688 |
| 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 | 21,716,952 |
| London | 15,091,196 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,780,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,494,923 |
| Hull | 5,109,629 |
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 | 10,908,152 | 10,808,800 | -99,352 |
| London | 7,486,575 | 7,604,621 | +118,046 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,733,067 | 3,047,285 | +314,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,480,887 | 2,014,036 | -1,466,851 |
| Hull | 2,599,410 | 2,510,219 | -89,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,502,778 | 713,338 | -1,789,440 |
| Killingholme | 647,864 | 1,595,342 | +947,478 |
| Dover | 1,201,660 | 543,994 | -657,666 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 626,173 | 798,742 | +172,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,605 | 115,250 | -187,355 |
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 | 42 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| 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 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
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+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 1,821,436 |
| Germany | 1,329,024 |
| Switzerland | 803,984 |
| Ireland | 696,931 |
| France | 447,475 |
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 | 918,360 | 903,076 | -15,284 |
| Germany | 675,119 | 653,905 | -21,214 |
| Switzerland | 415,369 | 388,615 | -26,754 |
| Ireland | 277,358 | 419,573 | +142,215 |
| France | 286,294 | 161,181 | -125,113 |
| Netherlands | 233,378 | 85,142 | -148,236 |
| Belgium | 111,330 | 194,281 | +82,951 |
| South Korea | 220,451 | 1,518 | -218,933 |
| Czechia | 0 | 197,232 | +197,232 |
| United Arab Emirates | 92,094 | 81,654 | -10,440 |
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 | 35 |
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 | 0 | -35 |
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) | 3,285,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,703,053 |
| Air transport | 870,302 |
| Road transport | 3,300 |
| Other | 1,216 |
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) | 1,565,072 | 1,720,735 | +155,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,418,626 | 1,284,427 | -134,199 |
| Air transport | 464,932 | 405,370 | -59,562 |
| Road transport | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Other | 119 | 1,097 | +978 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,661,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,164,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 919,125 |
| Felixstowe | 555,272 |
| Holyhead | 437,697 |
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 | 754,921 | 906,479 | +151,558 |
| Liverpool Docks | 363,312 | 801,170 | +437,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 506,343 | 412,782 | -93,561 |
| Felixstowe | 485,587 | 69,685 | -415,902 |
| Holyhead | 171,630 | 266,067 | +94,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 305,297 | 114,810 | -190,487 |
| Middlesbrough | 193,107 | 155,106 | -38,001 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,020 | 124,081 | -86,939 |
| Manchester Airport | 151,796 | 116,807 | -34,989 |
| Dover | 96,854 | 52,729 | -44,125 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 292090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical compounds not listed elsewhere