Import/export HS code 293120: Tributyltin compounds
Chemicals used in antifouling paints and wood preservatives
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 238,151 |
| Latvia | 5,613 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,203 |
| Belgium | 1,806 |
| United States | 1,192 |
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 | 59,290 | 178,861 | +119,571 |
| Latvia | 0 | 5,613 | +5,613 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,203 | 0 | -2,203 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,806 | +1,806 |
| United States | 1,192 | 0 | -1,192 |
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 | 238,151 |
| Ukraine | 5,241 |
| China | 2,203 |
| France | 1,806 |
| United States | 1,192 |
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 | 59,290 | 178,861 | +119,571 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 5,241 | +5,241 |
| China | 2,203 | 0 | -2,203 |
| France | 0 | 1,806 | +1,806 |
| United States | 1,192 | 0 | -1,192 |
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 | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 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) | 230,997 |
| Air transport | 17,596 |
| Other | 372 |
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) | 52,136 | 178,861 | +126,725 |
| Air transport | 10,549 | 7,047 | -3,502 |
| Other | 0 | 372 | +372 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 230,997 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,930 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,666 |
| 000 | 372 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 52,136 | 178,861 | +126,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,549 | 4,381 | -6,168 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 2,666 | +2,666 |
| 000 | 0 | 372 | +372 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 33,360 |
| South Korea | 5,625 |
| Germany | 3,576 |
| Latvia | 2,489 |
| Belgium | 1,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 33,360 | 0 | -33,360 |
| South Korea | 0 | 5,625 | +5,625 |
| Germany | 1,125 | 2,451 | +1,326 |
| Latvia | 0 | 2,489 | +2,489 |
| Belgium | 944 | 897 | -47 |
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) | 33,360 |
| Air transport | 13,531 |
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) | 33,360 | 0 | -33,360 |
| Air transport | 2,069 | 11,462 | +9,393 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,360 |
| ZLC | 8,114 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,417 |
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 | 33,360 | 0 | -33,360 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,114 | +8,114 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,069 | 3,348 | +1,279 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in antifouling paints and wood preservatives