Import/export HS code 292121: Ethylenediamine and its salts
A chemical used in making adhesives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,486,006 |
| Netherlands | 1,266,876 |
| China | 693,223 |
| Germany | 296,751 |
| Belgium | 280,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 957,757 | 528,249 | -429,508 |
| Netherlands | 593,466 | 673,410 | +79,944 |
| China | 311,599 | 381,624 | +70,025 |
| Germany | 6,682 | 290,069 | +283,387 |
| Belgium | 198,737 | 81,554 | -117,183 |
| Canada | 41,136 | 150,387 | +109,251 |
| Japan | 58,070 | 68,515 | +10,445 |
| France | 95,541 | 3,256 | -92,285 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 37,924 | +37,924 |
| Ireland | 8,650 | 22,666 | +14,016 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,055,508 |
| Sweden | 728,816 |
| China | 693,223 |
| Belgium | 680,148 |
| Canada | 213,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 440,185 | 615,323 | +175,138 |
| Sweden | 545,711 | 183,105 | -362,606 |
| China | 311,599 | 381,624 | +70,025 |
| Belgium | 297,821 | 382,327 | +84,506 |
| Canada | 49,786 | 163,352 | +113,566 |
| United States | 84,571 | 51,888 | -32,683 |
| Japan | 58,070 | 68,515 | +10,445 |
| Poland | 70,284 | 2,566 | -67,718 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 37,924 | +37,924 |
| Austria | 26,790 | 0 | -26,790 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 2,100,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,291,912 |
| Other | 757,190 |
| Air transport | 431,813 |
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) | 1,261,389 | 839,271 | -422,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 510,102 | 781,810 | +271,708 |
| Other | 412,046 | 345,144 | -66,902 |
| Air transport | 130,138 | 301,675 | +171,537 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,331,657 |
| Felixstowe | 936,527 |
| 000 | 757,190 |
| Hull | 494,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 320,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 763,040 | 568,617 | -194,423 |
| Felixstowe | 391,932 | 544,595 | +152,663 |
| 000 | 412,046 | 345,144 | -66,902 |
| Hull | 241,869 | 252,229 | +10,360 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,959 | 218,902 | +116,943 |
| Harwich | 163,852 | 137,050 | -26,802 |
| Dover | 58,254 | 29,796 | -28,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,838 | 0 | -60,838 |
| London | 0 | 50,735 | +50,735 |
| Killingholme | 42,019 | 4,355 | -37,664 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 30 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 30 |
| KEYSER & MACKAY UK LTD | 26 |
| PROKOL POLYMERS UK LTD | 26 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 22 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 22 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 18 |
| DOFF PORTLAND LIMITED | 17 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 915,570 |
| Philippines | 228,320 |
| Belgium | 107,064 |
| United States | 82,292 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 51,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 390,141 | 525,429 | +135,288 |
| Philippines | 92,500 | 135,820 | +43,320 |
| Belgium | 74,243 | 32,821 | -41,422 |
| United States | 81,287 | 1,005 | -80,282 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,748 | 18,715 | -14,033 |
| Viet Nam | 47,815 | 0 | -47,815 |
| Brazil | 0 | 30,979 | +30,979 |
| Senegal | 25,590 | 0 | -25,590 |
| Nigeria | 15,463 | 6,410 | -9,053 |
| South Korea | 13,173 | 0 | -13,173 |
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) | 1,049,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 393,671 |
| Air transport | 191,376 |
| Other | 87 |
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) | 467,492 | 581,738 | +114,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,741 | 206,930 | +20,189 |
| Air transport | 161,182 | 30,194 | -130,988 |
| Other | 87 | 0 | -87 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 948,510 |
| Southampton | 267,226 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,493 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,071 |
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 | 413,530 | 534,980 | +121,450 |
| Southampton | 117,167 | 150,059 | +32,892 |
| Manchester Airport | 121,065 | 9,428 | -111,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,287 | 28,662 | -31,625 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,265 | 52,806 | +22,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,481 | 17,411 | -21,070 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,236 | 2,167 | -15,069 |
| London | 8,354 | 4,065 | -4,289 |
| Holyhead | 2,232 | 6,511 | +4,279 |
| Hull | 0 | 8,030 | +8,030 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making adhesives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals