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 | 17,435,667 |
| Netherlands | 5,682,365 |
| Germany | 4,895,601 |
| Switzerland | 4,555,404 |
| Belgium | 1,374,551 |
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 | 8,638,149 | 8,797,518 | +159,369 |
| Netherlands | 3,271,593 | 2,410,772 | -860,821 |
| Germany | 2,476,809 | 2,418,792 | -58,017 |
| Switzerland | 4,539,193 | 16,211 | -4,522,982 |
| Belgium | 1,016,310 | 358,241 | -658,069 |
| United States | 378,136 | 636,259 | +258,123 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 660,514 | 268,698 | -391,816 |
| France | 281,173 | 525,544 | +244,371 |
| India | 237,312 | 145,437 | -91,875 |
| Italy | 172,039 | 130,048 | -41,991 |
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 | 22,544,460 |
| Germany | 5,465,984 |
| Switzerland | 4,595,990 |
| Italy | 2,497,417 |
| Belgium | 687,549 |
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 | 11,360,883 | 11,183,577 | -177,306 |
| Germany | 2,884,937 | 2,581,047 | -303,890 |
| Switzerland | 4,563,688 | 32,302 | -4,531,386 |
| Italy | 1,513,808 | 983,609 | -530,199 |
| Belgium | 481,057 | 206,492 | -274,565 |
| United States | 178,260 | 458,052 | +279,792 |
| India | 291,700 | 163,075 | -128,625 |
| Canada | 252,518 | 40,107 | -212,411 |
| United Kingdom | 161,514 | 83,861 | -77,653 |
| France | 109,268 | 107,771 | -1,497 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,154,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,481,654 |
| Air transport | 2,248,770 |
| Other | 33,945 |
| Road transport | 17,600 |
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) | 9,546,917 | 9,607,590 | +60,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,812,531 | 5,669,123 | -5,143,408 |
| Air transport | 1,539,189 | 709,581 | -829,608 |
| Other | 33,043 | 902 | -32,141 |
| Road transport | 13,443 | 4,157 | -9,286 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,050,814 |
| Southampton | 8,831,217 |
| ZLC | 4,320,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,068,022 |
| Harwich | 2,195,126 |
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 | 4,666,728 | 5,384,086 | +717,358 |
| Southampton | 4,657,847 | 4,173,370 | -484,477 |
| ZLC | 4,316,656 | 4,157 | -4,312,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,886,768 | 2,181,254 | +294,486 |
| Harwich | 922,330 | 1,272,796 | +350,466 |
| Killingholme | 1,044,249 | 108,573 | -935,676 |
| Middlesbrough | 817,498 | 300,372 | -517,126 |
| Dover | 390,141 | 664,929 | +274,788 |
| London | 621,092 | 210,032 | -411,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 293,361 | 509,067 | +215,706 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 41 |
| ANSTAR LIMITED | 35 |
| CLARIANT SE | 34 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 33 |
| 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+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 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 | 18,825,540 |
| Belgium | 11,816,456 |
| Thailand | 5,114,541 |
| Italy | 4,700,254 |
| Netherlands | 4,602,009 |
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 | 9,302,356 | 9,523,184 | +220,828 |
| Belgium | 6,834,628 | 4,981,828 | -1,852,800 |
| Thailand | 2,760,761 | 2,353,780 | -406,981 |
| Italy | 2,232,616 | 2,467,638 | +235,022 |
| Netherlands | 2,633,878 | 1,968,131 | -665,747 |
| Germany | 2,584,927 | 1,915,419 | -669,508 |
| Spain | 2,275,104 | 1,833,878 | -441,226 |
| France | 1,563,095 | 1,066,870 | -496,225 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,220,251 | 1,265,553 | +45,302 |
| Ireland | 1,538,887 | 515,382 | -1,023,505 |
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 | 18,474 |
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 | 11,976 | 6,498 | -5,478 |
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) | 50,304,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,770,981 |
| Air transport | 3,111,018 |
| Other | 18,474 |
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) | 28,006,810 | 22,298,039 | -5,708,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,844,449 | 15,926,532 | -1,917,917 |
| Air transport | 2,131,354 | 979,664 | -1,151,690 |
| Other | 11,976 | 6,498 | -5,478 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 26,878,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,186,940 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,168,390 |
| London | 8,609,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,339,602 |
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 | 12,804,396 | 14,074,365 | +1,269,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,289,098 | 9,897,842 | -1,391,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,600,593 | 4,567,797 | -3,032,796 |
| London | 4,584,550 | 4,024,849 | -559,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,807,803 | 1,531,799 | -276,004 |
| Felixstowe | 1,900,509 | 1,121,443 | -779,066 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,119,660 | 793,350 | -1,326,310 |
| Thamesport | 1,016,459 | 653,293 | -363,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,017,709 | 528,582 | -489,127 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 980,079 | 425,414 | -554,665 |
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