Import/export HS code 293213: Furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
Chemicals used in making resins, coatings, and cleaning products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,460,027 |
| Belgium | 252,045 |
| China | 202,991 |
| United States | 90,100 |
| France | 12,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,574,074 | 1,885,953 | -688,121 |
| Belgium | 231,783 | 20,262 | -211,521 |
| China | 51,174 | 151,817 | +100,643 |
| United States | 49,016 | 41,084 | -7,932 |
| France | 0 | 12,759 | +12,759 |
| Germany | 4,603 | 7,254 | +2,651 |
| Poland | 2,349 | 0 | -2,349 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,375 | +1,375 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,300,746 |
| Belgium | 305,075 |
| China | 270,716 |
| United States | 112,946 |
| Taiwan | 40,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,450,642 | 1,850,104 | -600,538 |
| Belgium | 261,900 | 43,175 | -218,725 |
| China | 101,633 | 169,083 | +67,450 |
| United States | 79,735 | 33,211 | -46,524 |
| Taiwan | 15,461 | 24,931 | +9,470 |
| Poland | 2,349 | 0 | -2,349 |
| Germany | 1,279 | 0 | -1,279 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,777,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,353 |
| Air transport | 13,704 |
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) | 2,744,219 | 2,033,227 | -710,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,419 | 84,934 | -72,485 |
| Air transport | 11,361 | 2,343 | -9,018 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,311,294 |
| Middlesbrough | 158,885 |
| Felixstowe | 135,230 |
| Southampton | 91,567 |
| Hull | 84,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,571,130 | 1,740,164 | -830,966 |
| Middlesbrough | 81,661 | 77,224 | -4,437 |
| Felixstowe | 51,174 | 84,056 | +32,882 |
| Southampton | 0 | 91,567 | +91,567 |
| Hull | 30,025 | 54,572 | +24,547 |
| Killingholme | 41,058 | 28,285 | -12,773 |
| Harwich | 57,693 | 0 | -57,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,194 | 14,935 | -7,259 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,636 | 14,322 | -6,314 |
| London | 18,151 | 7,254 | -10,897 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRANS FURANS UK LIMITED | 20 |
| EUROTEK FOUNDRY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 14 |
| AUGUSTUS OILS LIMITED | 9 |
| NAZDAR LIMITED | 7 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
| SHD COMPOSITE MATERIALS LTD | 6 |
| CJC NEWCO 2 LIMITED | 6 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 5 |
| BITREZ LIMITED | 5 |
| ELIXAROME LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 308,286 |
| Sweden | 54,964 |
| Switzerland | 52,993 |
| Indonesia | 31,780 |
| Germany | 24,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 2,767 | 305,519 | +302,752 |
| Sweden | 11,203 | 43,761 | +32,558 |
| Switzerland | 52,993 | 0 | -52,993 |
| Indonesia | 20,138 | 11,642 | -8,496 |
| Germany | 12,347 | 12,147 | -200 |
| Colombia | 1,737 | 13,470 | +11,733 |
| China | 6,142 | 6,412 | +270 |
| Malaysia | 7,657 | 4,598 | -3,059 |
| Mexico | 2,723 | 8,090 | +5,367 |
| Brazil | 10,636 | 0 | -10,636 |
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) | 354,123 |
| Air transport | 131,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,412 |
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) | 32,256 | 321,867 | +289,611 |
| Air transport | 43,823 | 87,862 | +44,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,460 | 17,952 | -56,508 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 339,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,408 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,947 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 23,853 | 315,862 | +292,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,963 | 15,445 | -54,518 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,659 | 26,288 | +13,629 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,598 | 18,845 | +247 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,879 | 22,541 | +14,662 |
| ZLC | 0 | 17,473 | +17,473 |
| Southampton | 8,403 | 6,005 | -2,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,370 | 1,344 | -1,026 |
| Newcastle Airport | 3,154 | 0 | -3,154 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,715 | +2,715 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293213
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in making resins, coatings, and cleaning products