Import/export HS code 29322020: gamma-Butyrolactone
A chemical used in making plastics, cleaning agents, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,683,264 |
| Switzerland | 375,911 |
| Netherlands | 372,327 |
| India | 98,520 |
| France | 25,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,381,626 | 301,638 | -1,079,988 |
| Switzerland | 101,722 | 274,189 | +172,467 |
| Netherlands | 263,949 | 108,378 | -155,571 |
| India | 98,520 | 0 | -98,520 |
| France | 25,810 | 0 | -25,810 |
| Saudi Arabia | 22,656 | 0 | -22,656 |
| China | 0 | 22,598 | +22,598 |
| United States | 0 | 10,503 | +10,503 |
| Spain | 10,456 | 0 | -10,456 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,012 | +1,012 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,180,069 |
| Saudi Arabia | 305,657 |
| India | 131,574 |
| China | 3,757 |
| Germany | 1,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,649,144 | 530,925 | -1,118,219 |
| Saudi Arabia | 142,862 | 162,795 | +19,933 |
| India | 108,976 | 22,598 | -86,378 |
| China | 3,757 | 0 | -3,757 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,012 | +1,012 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 988 | +988 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,106,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,196 |
| Other | 38,684 |
| Air transport | 22,067 |
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) | 1,593,681 | 512,429 | -1,081,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,791 | 186,405 | -83,386 |
| Other | 38,684 | 0 | -38,684 |
| Air transport | 2,583 | 19,484 | +16,901 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,327,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 914,571 |
| Felixstowe | 118,535 |
| London | 109,057 |
| Purfleet | 62,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,233,106 | 94,010 | -1,139,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 467,910 | 446,661 | -21,249 |
| Felixstowe | 95,937 | 22,598 | -73,339 |
| London | 50,766 | 58,291 | +7,525 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 62,339 | +62,339 |
| 000 | 38,684 | 0 | -38,684 |
| Dover | 0 | 13,923 | +13,923 |
| Portsmouth | 10,456 | 0 | -10,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,072 | +8,072 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,993 | +7,993 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 15 |
| ORANGE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 10 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 8 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 5 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 4 |
| GELPKE & BATE LIMITED | 4 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 3 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 50,649 |
| Netherlands | 21,883 |
| Spain | 14,319 |
| Czechia | 8,650 |
| Israel | 6,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 27,702 | 22,947 | -4,755 |
| Netherlands | 16,550 | 5,333 | -11,217 |
| Spain | 14,319 | 0 | -14,319 |
| Czechia | 0 | 8,650 | +8,650 |
| Israel | 0 | 6,043 | +6,043 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,477 | +4,477 |
| United States | 2,482 | 0 | -2,482 |
| Switzerland | 1,147 | 0 | -1,147 |
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) | 83,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,593 |
| Air transport | 3,629 |
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) | 42,021 | 41,407 | -614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,550 | 6,043 | -10,507 |
| Air transport | 3,629 | 0 | -3,629 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,095 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,043 |
| Dover | 5,333 |
| ZLC | 2,482 |
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 | 42,021 | 36,074 | -5,947 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,550 | 0 | -16,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,043 | +6,043 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,333 | +5,333 |
| ZLC | 2,482 | 0 | -2,482 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,147 | 0 | -1,147 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29322020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making plastics, cleaning agents, and pharmaceuticals