Import/export HS code 2927: Diazo, azo, or azoxy compounds
Chemicals used in dyes, pigments, and organic synthesis
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,025,586 |
| India | 2,323,103 |
| Germany | 1,716,032 |
| Italy | 1,413,360 |
| Switzerland | 457,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,909,513 | 1,116,073 | -793,440 |
| India | 954,645 | 1,368,458 | +413,813 |
| Germany | 1,491,776 | 224,256 | -1,267,520 |
| Italy | 824,682 | 588,678 | -236,004 |
| Switzerland | 95,904 | 361,213 | +265,309 |
| China | 78,897 | 346,866 | +267,969 |
| Belgium | 231,873 | 45,903 | -185,970 |
| France | 203,300 | 49,834 | -153,466 |
| United States | 19,525 | 60,047 | +40,522 |
| Denmark | 19,621 | 34,091 | +14,470 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,200,260 |
| India | 2,750,365 |
| United States | 1,644,861 |
| Latvia | 972,102 |
| Italy | 250,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,688,935 | 1,511,325 | -177,610 |
| India | 1,235,233 | 1,515,132 | +279,899 |
| United States | 1,290,196 | 354,665 | -935,531 |
| Latvia | 480,401 | 491,701 | +11,300 |
| Italy | 116,647 | 133,763 | +17,116 |
| Mexico | 145,804 | 51,688 | -94,116 |
| Japan | 132,716 | 49,093 | -83,623 |
| United Kingdom | 113,795 | 16,237 | -97,558 |
| Germany | 120,218 | 2,896 | -117,322 |
| Switzerland | 105,663 | 10,956 | -94,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 6,245,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,056,478 |
| Air transport | 457,180 |
| Other | 409,367 |
| Road transport | 24,349 |
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) | 4,041,313 | 2,203,987 | -1,837,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,231,743 | 1,824,735 | +592,992 |
| Air transport | 219,923 | 237,257 | +17,334 |
| Other | 409,367 | 0 | -409,367 |
| Road transport | 5,856 | 18,493 | +12,637 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,197,809 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,865,986 |
| Dover | 1,254,619 |
| Hull | 1,168,270 |
| 000 | 409,367 |
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 | 1,320,977 | 1,876,832 | +555,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,745,420 | 1,120,566 | -624,854 |
| Dover | 1,076,951 | 177,668 | -899,283 |
| Hull | 725,210 | 443,060 | -282,150 |
| 000 | 409,367 | 0 | -409,367 |
| London | 139,003 | 134,496 | -4,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,122 | 143,668 | +94,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,177 | 74,937 | +24,760 |
| Killingholme | 69,698 | 52,405 | -17,293 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,114 | 4,140 | -106,974 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 42 |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 40 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 38 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 31 |
| VARICHEM CO. LIMITED | 27 |
| MACDERMID AUTOTYPE LIMITED | 25 |
| LGC LIMITED | 21 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,523,070 |
| United States | 570,128 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 276,659 |
| Ireland | 259,748 |
| Malaysia | 198,678 |
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 | 784,744 | 738,326 | -46,418 |
| United States | 217,031 | 353,097 | +136,066 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 89,912 | 186,747 | +96,835 |
| Ireland | 58,838 | 200,910 | +142,072 |
| Malaysia | 198,678 | 0 | -198,678 |
| Belgium | 19,083 | 138,937 | +119,854 |
| Germany | 53,554 | 71,688 | +18,134 |
| Denmark | 0 | 83,468 | +83,468 |
| Iceland | 78,048 | 0 | -78,048 |
| Switzerland | 26,320 | 16,295 | -10,025 |
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) | 2,345,430 |
| Air transport | 989,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,283 |
| Rail transport | 8,460 |
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) | 1,213,857 | 1,131,573 | -82,284 |
| Air transport | 402,266 | 587,024 | +184,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,213 | 189,070 | +109,857 |
| Rail transport | 8,460 | 0 | -8,460 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,436,082 |
| ZLC | 759,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 434,077 |
| London | 190,681 |
| Holyhead | 156,205 |
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 | 886,965 | 549,117 | -337,848 |
| ZLC | 227,028 | 532,772 | +305,744 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,347 | 323,730 | +213,383 |
| London | 0 | 190,681 | +190,681 |
| Holyhead | 45,783 | 110,422 | +64,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,761 | 2,220 | -92,541 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,174 | 88,438 | +80,264 |
| Harwich | 96,441 | 0 | -96,441 |
| Dover | 48,750 | 38,010 | -10,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,842 | 0 | -55,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2927
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in dyes, pigments, and organic synthesis