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 | 23,211,316 |
| China | 5,817,247 |
| Netherlands | 2,896,195 |
| Belgium | 1,212,803 |
| Japan | 1,022,706 |
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 | 10,621,424 | 12,589,892 | +1,968,468 |
| China | 4,171,314 | 1,645,933 | -2,525,381 |
| Netherlands | 1,285,049 | 1,611,146 | +326,097 |
| Belgium | 986,100 | 226,703 | -759,397 |
| Japan | 679,161 | 343,545 | -335,616 |
| United States | 574,292 | 307,770 | -266,522 |
| France | 565,458 | 115,657 | -449,801 |
| India | 336,390 | 326,801 | -9,589 |
| 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 | 23,664,591 |
| China | 8,196,193 |
| Japan | 1,569,182 |
| United States | 1,250,620 |
| 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 | 10,593,037 | 13,071,554 | +2,478,517 |
| China | 5,495,117 | 2,701,076 | -2,794,041 |
| Japan | 942,757 | 626,425 | -316,332 |
| United States | 909,560 | 341,060 | -568,500 |
| Sweden | 448,513 | 368,568 | -79,945 |
| India | 341,135 | 361,411 | +20,276 |
| Hungary | 307,251 | 311,476 | +4,225 |
| United Kingdom | 460,531 | 97,793 | -362,738 |
| Belgium | 58,451 | 54,774 | -3,677 |
| Spain | 52,998 | 40,196 | -12,802 |
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) | 23,156,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,137,635 |
| Air transport | 1,482,134 |
| Other | 92,272 |
| Road transport | 34,397 |
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) | 10,736,713 | 12,420,098 | +1,683,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,827,792 | 5,309,843 | -2,517,949 |
| Air transport | 1,118,324 | 363,810 | -754,514 |
| Other | 86,889 | 5,383 | -81,506 |
| Road transport | 10,540 | 23,857 | +13,317 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 19,795,733 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,763,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,960,000 |
| Killingholme | 2,143,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,480,478 |
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 | 10,137,013 | 9,658,720 | -478,293 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,733,067 | 3,030,424 | +297,357 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,781,018 | 1,178,982 | -602,036 |
| Killingholme | 598,943 | 1,544,854 | +945,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 800,231 | 680,247 | -119,984 |
| Dover | 951,318 | 398,145 | -553,173 |
| Hull | 532,474 | 682,069 | +149,595 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 605,348 | 284,174 | -321,174 |
| London | 465,023 | 75,263 | -389,760 |
| 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 | 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 | 1,435,941 |
| Germany | 1,164,295 |
| Switzerland | 727,921 |
| Ireland | 656,875 |
| 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 | 829,073 | 606,868 | -222,205 |
| Germany | 577,148 | 587,147 | +9,999 |
| Switzerland | 365,065 | 362,856 | -2,209 |
| Ireland | 249,994 | 406,881 | +156,887 |
| France | 239,023 | 131,977 | -107,046 |
| Belgium | 105,610 | 183,326 | +77,716 |
| Netherlands | 208,688 | 66,533 | -142,155 |
| South Korea | 220,451 | 0 | -220,451 |
| 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 | 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) | 2,962,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,101,270 |
| Air transport | 614,636 |
| 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) | 1,376,619 | 1,585,783 | +209,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,163,825 | 937,445 | -226,380 |
| Air transport | 366,855 | 247,781 | -119,074 |
| 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 | 1,533,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 899,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 846,008 |
| Felixstowe | 555,272 |
| Holyhead | 412,891 |
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 | 706,849 | 826,469 | +119,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 284,617 | 614,690 | +330,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 433,226 | 412,782 | -20,444 |
| Felixstowe | 485,587 | 69,685 | -415,902 |
| Holyhead | 155,366 | 257,525 | +102,159 |
| Middlesbrough | 193,107 | 155,106 | -38,001 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,789 | 94,851 | -100,938 |
| Manchester Airport | 109,320 | 71,234 | -38,086 |
| 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