Import/export HS code 29209070: Various chemical derivatives
Other chemical derivatives 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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,557,301 |
| Belgium | 6,559,025 |
| Germany | 4,235,201 |
| Netherlands | 2,534,437 |
| United States | 875,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,632,369 | 4,924,932 | -1,707,437 |
| Belgium | 3,689,147 | 2,869,878 | -819,269 |
| Germany | 2,108,331 | 2,126,870 | +18,539 |
| Netherlands | 1,693,544 | 840,893 | -852,651 |
| United States | 207,486 | 667,753 | +460,267 |
| China | 70,747 | 564,226 | +493,479 |
| Switzerland | 78,210 | 34,963 | -43,247 |
| India | 7,868 | 60,290 | +52,422 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,674 | 6,408 | +2,734 |
| Australia | 3,286 | 0 | -3,286 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,551,329 |
| Belgium | 8,798,779 |
| Germany | 4,188,854 |
| United States | 1,121,775 |
| China | 701,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,653,590 | 4,897,739 | -1,755,851 |
| Belgium | 5,216,085 | 3,582,694 | -1,633,391 |
| Germany | 2,154,981 | 2,033,873 | -121,108 |
| United States | 261,941 | 859,834 | +597,893 |
| China | 99,960 | 601,057 | +501,097 |
| Switzerland | 76,946 | 41,330 | -35,616 |
| India | 9,387 | 60,290 | +50,903 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 10,325 | +10,325 |
| Netherlands | 7,736 | 1,802 | -5,934 |
| Japan | 8,219 | 0 | -8,219 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,978,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,835,876 |
| Air transport | 772,648 |
| Other | 2,818 |
| Road transport | 974 |
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) | 9,522,120 | 10,456,439 | +934,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,838,919 | 996,957 | -3,841,962 |
| Air transport | 133,623 | 639,025 | +505,402 |
| Other | 0 | 2,818 | +2,818 |
| Road transport | 0 | 974 | +974 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 14,677,747 |
| Hull | 3,931,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,418,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,195,981 |
| Felixstowe | 1,744,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 7,330,659 | 7,347,088 | +16,429 |
| Hull | 2,065,094 | 1,866,464 | -198,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,597,902 | 820,661 | -777,241 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,143,900 | 52,081 | -2,091,819 |
| Felixstowe | 768,424 | 976,097 | +207,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,686 | 512,391 | +479,705 |
| Dover | 225,634 | 146,154 | -79,480 |
| Southampton | 99,899 | 87,423 | -12,476 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,258 | 56,187 | +13,929 |
| Killingholme | 42,060 | 45,783 | +3,723 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 82 |
| ORTHENE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 56 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| CLARIANT SE | 42 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 37 |
| INOVYN CHLORVINYLS LIMITED | 35 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 29 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 26 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 409,098 |
| United Arab Emirates | 172,400 |
| Germany | 165,800 |
| South Africa | 97,483 |
| Switzerland | 78,429 |
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 | 147,476 | 261,622 | +114,146 |
| United Arab Emirates | 90,746 | 81,654 | -9,092 |
| Germany | 100,050 | 65,750 | -34,300 |
| South Africa | 54,927 | 42,556 | -12,371 |
| Switzerland | 52,670 | 25,759 | -26,911 |
| France | 47,271 | 29,204 | -18,067 |
| Sweden | 32,026 | 16,530 | -15,496 |
| Netherlands | 27,502 | 19,954 | -7,548 |
| Ireland | 27,364 | 9,437 | -17,927 |
| Brazil | 22,304 | 0 | -22,304 |
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) | 655,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 321,857 |
| Air transport | 228,035 |
| Road transport | 5,808 |
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) | 308,081 | 346,982 | +38,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,815 | 133,042 | -55,773 |
| Air transport | 107,370 | 120,665 | +13,295 |
| Road transport | 5,808 | 0 | -5,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 318,455 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,082 |
| Dover | 109,685 |
| Manchester Airport | 88,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 131,975 | 186,480 | +54,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 160,149 | 80,776 | -79,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,072 | 80,010 | +31,938 |
| Dover | 65,195 | 44,490 | -20,705 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,351 | 47,698 | +7,347 |
| Southampton | 0 | 79,726 | +79,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,117 | 0 | -73,117 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,140 | 29,230 | +9,090 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,939 | 15,224 | -14,715 |
| ZLC | 10,875 | 17,423 | +6,548 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29209070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical derivatives not listed elsewhere