Import/export HS code 293149: Various phosphonate compounds
Various phosphonate chemicals not classified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 17,418,853 |
| Netherlands | 5,247,686 |
| Germany | 4,810,698 |
| Switzerland | 4,788,160 |
| Belgium | 1,199,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9,049,845 | 8,369,008 | -680,837 |
| Netherlands | 3,282,288 | 1,965,398 | -1,316,890 |
| Germany | 2,522,032 | 2,288,666 | -233,366 |
| Switzerland | 4,534,267 | 253,893 | -4,280,374 |
| Belgium | 881,141 | 318,491 | -562,650 |
| United States | 304,043 | 685,840 | +381,797 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 736,595 | 194,966 | -541,629 |
| France | 261,259 | 577,230 | +315,971 |
| India | 202,217 | 120,677 | -81,540 |
| Italy | 160,727 | 133,637 | -27,090 |
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 | 22,180,358 |
| Germany | 5,209,699 |
| Switzerland | 4,837,257 |
| Italy | 2,383,045 |
| Belgium | 650,952 |
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 | 11,704,260 | 10,476,098 | -1,228,162 |
| Germany | 2,782,099 | 2,427,600 | -354,499 |
| Switzerland | 4,563,178 | 274,079 | -4,289,099 |
| Italy | 1,572,974 | 810,071 | -762,903 |
| Belgium | 475,239 | 175,713 | -299,526 |
| United States | 169,420 | 470,180 | +300,760 |
| India | 269,323 | 108,662 | -160,661 |
| Canada | 240,502 | 41,369 | -199,133 |
| France | 108,166 | 89,906 | -18,260 |
| United Kingdom | 117,975 | 75,682 | -42,293 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 19,242,384 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,719,632 |
| Air transport | 2,330,990 |
| Other | 33,945 |
| Road transport | 27,938 |
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) | 9,934,066 | 9,308,318 | -625,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,838,839 | 4,880,793 | -5,958,046 |
| Air transport | 1,349,231 | 981,759 | -367,472 |
| Other | 33,043 | 902 | -32,141 |
| Road transport | 1,007 | 26,931 | +25,924 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,815,378 |
| Southampton | 8,971,157 |
| ZLC | 4,319,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,741,538 |
| Harwich | 2,235,246 |
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 | 5,325,052 | 4,490,326 | -834,726 |
| Southampton | 4,474,758 | 4,496,399 | +21,641 |
| ZLC | 4,315,113 | 4,157 | -4,310,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,845,467 | 1,896,071 | +50,604 |
| Harwich | 991,819 | 1,243,427 | +251,608 |
| Killingholme | 1,041,539 | 58,197 | -983,342 |
| Dover | 364,964 | 691,098 | +326,134 |
| Middlesbrough | 803,710 | 203,891 | -599,819 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,012 | 639,766 | +320,754 |
| London | 558,894 | 210,032 | -348,862 |
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 | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Scientific research and development | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support 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 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 48 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 42 |
| ANSTAR LIMITED | 36 |
| CLARIANT SE | 35 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 34 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| OLDBURY ENERGY SOLUTIONS (UK) LTD. | 32 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 31 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 17,973,248 |
| Belgium | 11,133,393 |
| Thailand | 4,991,672 |
| Italy | 4,565,814 |
| Germany | 4,499,500 |
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 | 9,112,494 | 8,860,754 | -251,740 |
| Belgium | 6,774,901 | 4,358,492 | -2,416,409 |
| Thailand | 2,883,520 | 2,108,152 | -775,368 |
| Italy | 2,699,617 | 1,866,197 | -833,420 |
| Germany | 2,747,842 | 1,751,658 | -996,184 |
| Netherlands | 2,346,146 | 1,782,357 | -563,789 |
| Spain | 2,321,413 | 1,574,100 | -747,313 |
| France | 1,366,243 | 1,190,914 | -175,329 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,383,420 | 1,137,839 | -245,581 |
| Ireland | 1,579,305 | 398,390 | -1,180,915 |
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 | 15,226 |
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 | 8,728 | 6,498 | -2,230 |
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) | 46,252,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,343,382 |
| Air transport | 2,944,717 |
| Other | 15,226 |
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) | 26,054,628 | 20,198,325 | -5,856,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,671,859 | 13,671,523 | -6,000,336 |
| Air transport | 2,145,276 | 799,441 | -1,345,835 |
| Other | 8,728 | 6,498 | -2,230 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 26,400,416 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,385,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,338,968 |
| London | 8,327,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,153,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,007,462 | 13,392,954 | +385,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,955,663 | 8,430,182 | -3,525,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,503,903 | 3,835,065 | -3,668,838 |
| London | 4,706,453 | 3,620,676 | -1,085,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,015,925 | 1,137,889 | -878,036 |
| Felixstowe | 1,569,924 | 856,320 | -713,604 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,586,564 | 710,859 | -875,705 |
| Thamesport | 873,027 | 629,885 | -243,142 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,080,586 | 348,810 | -731,776 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,041,665 | 271,161 | -770,504 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 293149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various phosphonate chemicals not classified elsewhere