Import/export HS code 29209010: Sulfuric and carbonic esters
Chemical compounds derived from sulfuric or carbonic acid, including their modified forms
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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 | 24,452,712 |
| China | 6,236,976 |
| Netherlands | 2,774,220 |
| Belgium | 1,290,194 |
| Japan | 1,188,355 |
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 | 12,360,440 | 12,092,272 | -268,168 |
| China | 4,239,420 | 1,997,556 | -2,241,864 |
| Netherlands | 1,229,410 | 1,544,810 | +315,400 |
| Belgium | 1,040,532 | 249,662 | -790,870 |
| Japan | 844,810 | 343,545 | -501,265 |
| United States | 557,790 | 353,521 | -204,269 |
| France | 566,273 | 104,393 | -461,880 |
| India | 305,116 | 358,075 | +52,959 |
| 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 | 24,907,401 |
| China | 8,544,904 |
| Japan | 1,763,512 |
| United States | 1,242,015 |
| Sweden | 817,081 |
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 | 12,313,970 | 12,593,431 | +279,461 |
| China | 5,489,837 | 3,055,067 | -2,434,770 |
| Japan | 1,108,238 | 655,274 | -452,964 |
| United States | 929,273 | 312,742 | -616,531 |
| Sweden | 448,513 | 368,568 | -79,945 |
| Hungary | 374,857 | 311,476 | -63,381 |
| India | 316,739 | 354,298 | +37,559 |
| United Kingdom | 442,283 | 114,885 | -327,398 |
| Belgium | 58,451 | 43,753 | -14,698 |
| Spain | 51,049 | 43,042 | -8,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,588,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,493,613 |
| Air transport | 1,497,626 |
| Other | 97,770 |
| Road transport | 36,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,694,576 | 11,893,598 | -800,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,812,679 | 5,680,934 | -2,131,745 |
| Air transport | 1,099,174 | 398,452 | -700,722 |
| Other | 62,243 | 35,527 | -26,716 |
| Road transport | 12,987 | 23,857 | +10,870 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,459,907 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,786,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,056,688 |
| Killingholme | 1,943,843 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,479,232 |
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 | 11,171,075 | 9,288,832 | -1,882,243 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,837,510 | 2,948,729 | +111,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,837,221 | 1,219,467 | -617,754 |
| Killingholme | 544,405 | 1,399,438 | +855,033 |
| Eurotunnel | 802,044 | 677,188 | -124,856 |
| Harwich | 1,291,147 | 106,435 | -1,184,712 |
| Dover | 927,253 | 417,319 | -509,934 |
| Hull | 549,885 | 700,658 | +150,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 586,872 | 329,993 | -256,879 |
| London | 465,023 | 74,107 | -390,916 |
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 | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 80 |
| MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 42 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 41 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 39 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 37 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 37 |
| MC IONIC SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,427,635 |
| Germany | 1,139,374 |
| Switzerland | 740,117 |
| Ireland | 656,715 |
| France | 371,000 |
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 | 907,588 | 520,047 | -387,541 |
| Germany | 546,866 | 592,508 | +45,642 |
| Switzerland | 407,752 | 332,365 | -75,387 |
| Ireland | 258,067 | 398,648 | +140,581 |
| France | 114,674 | 256,326 | +141,652 |
| Belgium | 103,010 | 180,975 | +77,965 |
| Netherlands | 210,972 | 66,533 | -144,439 |
| South Korea | 220,451 | 0 | -220,451 |
| Singapore | 28,249 | 78,897 | +50,648 |
| Czechia | 0 | 95,663 | +95,663 |
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 |
| XU | 84 |
| 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 |
| XU | 84 | 0 | -84 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 35 | +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) | 2,842,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,096,134 |
| Air transport | 628,403 |
| 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) | 1,276,749 | 1,566,167 | +289,418 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,242,132 | 854,002 | -388,130 |
| Air transport | 369,134 | 259,269 | -109,865 |
| Other | 84 | 1,132 | +1,048 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,436,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 846,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 811,512 |
| Felixstowe | 588,346 |
| Holyhead | 416,935 |
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 | 629,153 | 807,416 | +178,263 |
| Immingham Docks | 418,215 | 427,793 | +9,578 |
| Liverpool Docks | 283,443 | 528,069 | +244,626 |
| Felixstowe | 516,189 | 72,157 | -444,032 |
| Holyhead | 164,628 | 252,307 | +87,679 |
| Middlesbrough | 177,836 | 155,040 | -22,796 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,789 | 94,851 | -100,938 |
| Manchester Airport | 116,800 | 70,348 | -46,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,148 | 34,034 | -111,114 |
| Heysham | 62,392 | 66,143 | +3,751 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29209010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds derived from sulfuric or carbonic acid, including their modified forms