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 | 11,135,873 |
| Belgium | 6,528,394 |
| Germany | 4,122,894 |
| Netherlands | 2,674,518 |
| United States | 871,301 |
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 | 5,904,844 | 5,231,029 | -673,815 |
| Belgium | 3,603,086 | 2,925,308 | -677,778 |
| Germany | 2,221,701 | 1,901,193 | -320,508 |
| Netherlands | 1,784,889 | 889,629 | -895,260 |
| United States | 231,508 | 639,793 | +408,285 |
| China | 70,747 | 740,924 | +670,177 |
| Switzerland | 80,411 | 33,694 | -46,717 |
| India | 7,868 | 60,290 | +52,422 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,255 | 6,408 | +5,153 |
| 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 | 11,132,550 |
| Belgium | 8,848,643 |
| Germany | 4,072,545 |
| United States | 1,134,123 |
| China | 919,685 |
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 | 5,918,674 | 5,213,876 | -704,798 |
| Belgium | 5,217,117 | 3,631,526 | -1,585,591 |
| Germany | 2,265,007 | 1,807,538 | -457,469 |
| United States | 288,678 | 845,445 | +556,767 |
| China | 108,343 | 811,342 | +702,999 |
| Switzerland | 78,116 | 40,160 | -37,956 |
| India | 9,387 | 60,290 | +50,903 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 10,325 | +10,325 |
| Netherlands | 7,736 | 1,802 | -5,934 |
| Japan | 8,219 | 1,196 | -7,023 |
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 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +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) | 20,393,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,180,246 |
| Air transport | 760,511 |
| 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) | 9,530,579 | 10,862,735 | +1,332,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,254,023 | 926,223 | -3,327,800 |
| Air transport | 124,993 | 635,518 | +510,525 |
| 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 | 14,550,910 |
| Hull | 3,895,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,534,923 |
| Felixstowe | 1,921,219 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,735,638 |
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 | 7,021,552 | 7,529,358 | +507,806 |
| Hull | 2,066,936 | 1,828,150 | -238,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,699,869 | 835,054 | -864,815 |
| Felixstowe | 771,139 | 1,150,080 | +378,941 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,702,547 | 33,091 | -1,669,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,825 | 514,568 | +493,743 |
| Dover | 250,342 | 145,849 | -104,493 |
| Southampton | 133,524 | 53,798 | -79,726 |
| Killingholme | 48,921 | 50,488 | +1,567 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,258 | 56,187 | +13,929 |
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 | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 83 |
| ORTHENE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 57 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 56 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| CLARIANT SE | 43 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 38 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 | 385,495 |
| United Arab Emirates | 172,400 |
| Germany | 164,729 |
| South Africa | 97,483 |
| France | 76,475 |
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 | 89,287 | 296,208 | +206,921 |
| United Arab Emirates | 90,746 | 81,654 | -9,092 |
| Germany | 97,971 | 66,758 | -31,213 |
| South Africa | 54,927 | 42,556 | -12,371 |
| France | 47,271 | 29,204 | -18,067 |
| Switzerland | 50,304 | 25,759 | -24,545 |
| Sweden | 32,026 | 18,287 | -13,739 |
| Netherlands | 24,690 | 18,609 | -6,081 |
| Ireland | 27,364 | 12,692 | -14,672 |
| 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) | 601,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,405 |
| Air transport | 255,666 |
| Road transport | 3,300 |
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) | 254,801 | 346,982 | +92,181 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,453 | 134,952 | -53,501 |
| Air transport | 98,077 | 157,589 | +59,512 |
| Road transport | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 265,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,082 |
| Dover | 107,978 |
| 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 | 78,695 | 186,480 | +107,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 160,149 | 80,776 | -79,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,072 | 80,010 | +31,938 |
| Dover | 64,833 | 43,145 | -21,688 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,476 | 45,573 | +3,097 |
| Southampton | 0 | 79,726 | +79,726 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,494 | 49,810 | +24,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,117 | 0 | -73,117 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,231 | 29,230 | +13,999 |
| ZLC | 8,367 | 21,886 | +13,519 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29209070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical derivatives not listed elsewhere