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 | 17,977,372 |
| Netherlands | 5,492,444 |
| Germany | 4,920,065 |
| Switzerland | 4,791,543 |
| Belgium | 1,263,916 |
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 | 9,027,598 | 8,949,774 | -77,824 |
| Netherlands | 3,310,054 | 2,182,390 | -1,127,664 |
| Germany | 2,540,103 | 2,379,962 | -160,141 |
| Switzerland | 4,537,650 | 253,893 | -4,283,757 |
| Belgium | 927,198 | 336,718 | -590,480 |
| United States | 383,554 | 701,696 | +318,142 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 729,358 | 204,920 | -524,438 |
| France | 275,762 | 585,457 | +309,695 |
| India | 237,312 | 145,437 | -91,875 |
| Italy | 160,808 | 141,458 | -19,350 |
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 | 22,966,169 |
| Germany | 5,441,318 |
| Switzerland | 4,841,647 |
| Italy | 2,396,160 |
| Belgium | 678,982 |
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 | 11,750,592 | 11,215,577 | -535,015 |
| Germany | 2,933,888 | 2,507,430 | -426,458 |
| Switzerland | 4,567,568 | 274,079 | -4,293,489 |
| Italy | 1,516,780 | 879,380 | -637,400 |
| Belgium | 491,307 | 187,675 | -303,632 |
| United States | 175,478 | 476,654 | +301,176 |
| India | 296,505 | 158,270 | -138,235 |
| Canada | 240,502 | 41,369 | -199,133 |
| France | 102,687 | 103,657 | +970 |
| United Kingdom | 124,814 | 79,168 | -45,646 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 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) | 19,732,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,244,952 |
| Air transport | 2,486,013 |
| 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) | 10,077,599 | 9,655,326 | -422,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,774,735 | 5,470,217 | -5,304,518 |
| Air transport | 1,466,787 | 1,019,226 | -447,561 |
| 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 | 10,039,564 |
| Southampton | 9,389,135 |
| ZLC | 4,319,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,948,168 |
| Harwich | 2,277,333 |
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 | 4,974,914 | 5,064,650 | +89,736 |
| Southampton | 4,817,481 | 4,571,654 | -245,827 |
| ZLC | 4,315,113 | 4,157 | -4,310,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,890,159 | 2,058,009 | +167,850 |
| Harwich | 993,731 | 1,283,602 | +289,871 |
| Killingholme | 1,047,058 | 63,667 | -983,391 |
| Dover | 373,300 | 725,954 | +352,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 392,708 | 654,418 | +261,710 |
| Middlesbrough | 803,710 | 203,891 | -599,819 |
| Eurotunnel | 324,100 | 476,186 | +152,086 |
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 | 36 |
| 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+ | 40 |
| 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 | 18,780,453 |
| Belgium | 11,537,719 |
| Thailand | 5,113,121 |
| Italy | 4,807,231 |
| Germany | 4,602,973 |
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 | 9,509,289 | 9,271,164 | -238,125 |
| Belgium | 6,575,755 | 4,961,964 | -1,613,791 |
| Thailand | 3,004,969 | 2,108,152 | -896,817 |
| Italy | 2,303,446 | 2,503,785 | +200,339 |
| Germany | 2,728,611 | 1,874,362 | -854,249 |
| Netherlands | 2,595,717 | 1,984,880 | -610,837 |
| Spain | 2,211,097 | 1,776,421 | -434,676 |
| France | 1,463,650 | 1,293,569 | -170,081 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,384,368 | 1,178,859 | -205,509 |
| Ireland | 1,558,031 | 458,204 | -1,099,827 |
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 | 17,379 |
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 | 10,881 | 6,498 | -4,383 |
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) | 49,244,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,347,864 |
| Air transport | 3,014,336 |
| Other | 17,379 |
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) | 27,674,812 | 21,569,634 | -6,105,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,346,917 | 16,000,947 | -2,345,970 |
| Air transport | 2,064,201 | 950,135 | -1,114,066 |
| Other | 10,881 | 6,498 | -4,383 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 27,204,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,381,123 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,947,594 |
| London | 8,604,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,277,667 |
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 | 13,232,766 | 13,971,564 | +738,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,293,718 | 10,087,405 | -1,206,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,852,359 | 4,095,235 | -3,757,124 |
| London | 4,556,835 | 4,047,388 | -509,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,818,867 | 1,458,800 | -360,067 |
| Felixstowe | 1,848,679 | 979,206 | -869,473 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,906,733 | 811,525 | -1,095,208 |
| Thamesport | 894,943 | 674,290 | -220,653 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 954,202 | 494,088 | -460,114 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 988,479 | 388,415 | -600,064 |
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