Import/export HS code 292910: Isocyanates
Chemicals used to make polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives
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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 | 38,081,182 |
| Belgium | 17,257,299 |
| Netherlands | 15,959,832 |
| Hungary | 5,903,934 |
| China | 5,642,167 |
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 | 12,430,034 | 25,651,148 | +13,221,114 |
| Belgium | 14,160,567 | 3,096,732 | -11,063,835 |
| Netherlands | 10,217,922 | 5,741,910 | -4,476,012 |
| Hungary | 2,139,022 | 3,764,912 | +1,625,890 |
| China | 3,520,854 | 2,121,313 | -1,399,541 |
| Spain | 520,586 | 518,299 | -2,287 |
| Poland | 452,335 | 569,752 | +117,417 |
| Japan | 575,041 | 293,502 | -281,539 |
| France | 788,669 | 28,193 | -760,476 |
| South Korea | 426,499 | 346,256 | -80,243 |
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 | 25,714,490 |
| United States | 17,777,387 |
| China | 9,236,781 |
| Hungary | 9,146,959 |
| South Korea | 7,362,253 |
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 | 14,313,970 | 11,400,520 | -2,913,450 |
| United States | 9,917,872 | 7,859,515 | -2,058,357 |
| China | 5,248,017 | 3,988,764 | -1,259,253 |
| Hungary | 4,915,985 | 4,230,974 | -685,011 |
| South Korea | 1,335,960 | 6,026,293 | +4,690,333 |
| Belgium | 2,498,895 | 2,313,677 | -185,218 |
| Netherlands | 1,862,766 | 1,560,104 | -302,662 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,093,161 | 1,484,803 | +391,642 |
| Japan | 657,460 | 605,055 | -52,405 |
| Poland | 476,500 | 589,421 | +112,921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| South East Wales | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -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) | 45,485,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,015,635 |
| Other | 4,186,322 |
| Road transport | 309,632 |
| Air transport | 265,128 |
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) | 24,865,915 | 20,619,268 | -4,246,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,876,810 | 20,138,825 | +1,262,015 |
| Other | 2,021,047 | 2,165,275 | +144,228 |
| Road transport | 0 | 309,632 | +309,632 |
| Air transport | 114,829 | 150,299 | +35,470 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 37,442,481 |
| Hull | 11,147,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,585,330 |
| Felixstowe | 6,295,251 |
| Belfast Port | 4,876,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 18,226,656 | 19,215,825 | +989,169 |
| Hull | 6,412,399 | 4,735,458 | -1,676,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,918,697 | 4,666,633 | -252,064 |
| Felixstowe | 3,038,121 | 3,257,130 | +219,009 |
| Belfast Port | 3,479,740 | 1,397,091 | -2,082,649 |
| London | 1,276,908 | 3,198,824 | +1,921,916 |
| Dover | 2,683,732 | 1,768,264 | -915,468 |
| 000 | 2,021,047 | 2,165,275 | +144,228 |
| Harwich | 1,120,026 | 810,970 | -309,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 491,877 | 521,737 | +29,860 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 68 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| INCOREZ LIMITED | 44 |
| NOTEDOME LIMITED | 40 |
| GAVBIZ LTD | 38 |
| THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED | 35 |
| NIPPON PAINT AUTOMOTIVE (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 30 |
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 | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,586,142 |
| Italy | 1,210,057 |
| Spain | 907,840 |
| Brazil | 788,806 |
| Germany | 769,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 866,071 | 720,071 | -146,000 |
| Italy | 550,582 | 659,475 | +108,893 |
| Spain | 338,935 | 568,905 | +229,970 |
| Brazil | 46,558 | 742,248 | +695,690 |
| Germany | 180,087 | 589,282 | +409,195 |
| Kenya | 415,218 | 250,656 | -164,562 |
| Ireland | 294,273 | 343,870 | +49,597 |
| Poland | 276,757 | 357,866 | +81,109 |
| Czechia | 443,094 | 142,963 | -300,131 |
| France | 299,088 | 270,708 | -28,380 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
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) | 7,970,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,889,034 |
| Air transport | 367,887 |
| Other | 1,184 |
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) | 3,551,897 | 4,419,094 | +867,197 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,577,714 | 2,311,320 | -266,394 |
| Air transport | 207,382 | 160,505 | -46,877 |
| Other | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,525,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,523,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,469,889 |
| Dover | 757,598 |
| Felixstowe | 671,339 |
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 | 2,308,302 | 2,217,110 | -91,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,242,330 | 1,281,650 | +39,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 977,547 | 1,492,342 | +514,795 |
| Dover | 45,167 | 712,431 | +667,264 |
| Felixstowe | 597,514 | 73,825 | -523,689 |
| Southampton | 107,579 | 305,673 | +198,094 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,653 | 166,018 | -62,635 |
| Holyhead | 61,290 | 226,141 | +164,851 |
| Hull | 160,816 | 54,975 | -105,841 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 134,883 | 66,059 | -68,824 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used to make polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives