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 | 22,600,281 |
| China | 5,304,503 |
| Netherlands | 2,881,771 |
| Belgium | 1,138,103 |
| Japan | 901,684 |
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 | 10,774,032 | 11,826,249 | +1,052,217 |
| China | 3,947,813 | 1,356,690 | -2,591,123 |
| Netherlands | 1,407,971 | 1,473,800 | +65,829 |
| Belgium | 923,087 | 215,016 | -708,071 |
| Japan | 558,139 | 343,545 | -214,594 |
| United States | 578,189 | 286,487 | -291,702 |
| India | 260,244 | 326,801 | +66,557 |
| France | 468,699 | 107,814 | -360,885 |
| Sweden | 0 | 368,568 | +368,568 |
| Hungary | 10,729 | 308,434 | +297,705 |
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 | 23,060,493 |
| China | 7,646,383 |
| Japan | 1,444,681 |
| United States | 1,144,336 |
| Sweden | 637,236 |
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 | 10,753,896 | 12,306,597 | +1,552,701 |
| China | 5,306,645 | 2,339,738 | -2,966,907 |
| Japan | 835,502 | 609,179 | -226,323 |
| United States | 859,686 | 284,650 | -575,036 |
| Sweden | 268,668 | 368,568 | +99,900 |
| India | 268,090 | 358,310 | +90,220 |
| United Kingdom | 461,643 | 96,681 | -364,962 |
| Hungary | 242,569 | 308,434 | +65,865 |
| Belgium | 78,571 | 32,106 | -46,465 |
| Spain | 50,457 | 35,983 | -14,474 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +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) | 22,290,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,342,205 |
| Air transport | 1,409,037 |
| Other | 91,464 |
| Road transport | 32,796 |
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) | 10,520,174 | 11,769,995 | +1,249,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,594,119 | 4,748,086 | -2,846,033 |
| Air transport | 1,070,307 | 338,730 | -731,577 |
| Other | 86,081 | 5,383 | -80,698 |
| Road transport | 8,939 | 23,857 | +14,918 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 19,171,499 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,466,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,830,037 |
| Killingholme | 2,097,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,227,053 |
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 | 10,241,715 | 8,929,784 | -1,311,931 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,697,358 | 2,768,908 | +71,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,688,755 | 1,141,282 | -547,473 |
| Killingholme | 596,233 | 1,501,301 | +905,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 590,531 | 636,522 | +45,991 |
| Hull | 584,857 | 629,686 | +44,829 |
| Dover | 683,881 | 366,849 | -317,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 623,152 | 262,891 | -360,261 |
| London | 467,831 | 67,420 | -400,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 300,052 | 102,645 | -197,407 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 105 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 80 |
| MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL UK LIMITED | 51 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 42 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 42 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 40 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 38 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 1,353,804 |
| Germany | 1,083,466 |
| Switzerland | 636,450 |
| Ireland | 619,029 |
| 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 | 746,936 | 606,868 | -140,068 |
| Germany | 511,433 | 572,033 | +60,600 |
| Switzerland | 419,594 | 216,856 | -202,738 |
| Ireland | 244,369 | 374,660 | +130,291 |
| France | 239,023 | 131,977 | -107,046 |
| Netherlands | 206,158 | 64,901 | -141,257 |
| South Korea | 217,107 | 0 | -217,107 |
| Belgium | 21,658 | 183,326 | +161,668 |
| Czechia | 0 | 193,945 | +193,945 |
| Singapore | 28,249 | 78,897 | +50,648 |
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 | 348 | 749 | +401 |
| 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) | 2,765,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,930,518 |
| Air transport | 596,465 |
| 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) | 1,350,631 | 1,415,013 | +64,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 998,610 | 931,908 | -66,702 |
| Air transport | 374,270 | 222,195 | -152,075 |
| Other | 467 | 749 | +282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,378,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 819,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 770,357 |
| Felixstowe | 551,110 |
| Holyhead | 379,530 |
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 | 675,613 | 702,983 | +27,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 206,289 | 613,488 | +407,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 357,575 | 412,782 | +55,207 |
| Felixstowe | 488,594 | 62,516 | -426,078 |
| Holyhead | 152,676 | 226,854 | +74,178 |
| Middlesbrough | 206,886 | 141,327 | -65,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,789 | 94,851 | -100,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,148 | 34,034 | -111,114 |
| Manchester Airport | 104,611 | 71,234 | -33,377 |
| Heysham | 60,461 | 66,143 | +5,682 |
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