Import/export HS code 293361: Melamine
A chemical used in plastics, adhesives, or industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 21,439,845 |
| United States | 10,156,729 |
| Netherlands | 8,476,805 |
| Germany | 6,994,677 |
| Japan | 3,125,401 |
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 | 11,107,826 | 10,332,019 | -775,807 |
| United States | 2,812,661 | 7,344,068 | +4,531,407 |
| Netherlands | 4,409,991 | 4,066,814 | -343,177 |
| Germany | 3,543,535 | 3,451,142 | -92,393 |
| Japan | 1,949,795 | 1,175,606 | -774,189 |
| Austria | 376,370 | 1,144,828 | +768,458 |
| France | 114,651 | 328,512 | +213,861 |
| Singapore | 0 | 132,858 | +132,858 |
| Belgium | 10,901 | 37,279 | +26,378 |
| Spain | 11,154 | 31,821 | +20,667 |
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 | 24,202,371 |
| United States | 10,194,770 |
| Netherlands | 7,139,658 |
| Germany | 3,294,789 |
| Japan | 3,125,401 |
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 | 12,952,752 | 11,249,619 | -1,703,133 |
| United States | 2,850,702 | 7,344,068 | +4,493,366 |
| Netherlands | 3,474,038 | 3,665,620 | +191,582 |
| Germany | 1,246,983 | 2,047,806 | +800,823 |
| Japan | 1,949,795 | 1,175,606 | -774,189 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 569,149 | 1,407,908 | +838,759 |
| Austria | 871,109 | 854,274 | -16,835 |
| Qatar | 391,856 | 215,461 | -176,395 |
| India | 10,901 | 34,314 | +23,413 |
| Belgium | 21,595 | 23,018 | +1,423 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 36,378,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,957,439 |
| Air transport | 55,436 |
| Road transport | 2,026 |
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) | 16,606,048 | 19,772,022 | +3,165,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,699,514 | 8,257,925 | +558,411 |
| Air transport | 35,225 | 20,211 | -15,014 |
| Road transport | 2,026 | 0 | -2,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 13,789,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,100,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,376,703 |
| Felixstowe | 5,419,660 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,398,534 |
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 | 3,712,359 | 10,077,157 | +6,364,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,647,431 | 5,453,077 | -1,194,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,618,778 | 4,757,925 | -860,853 |
| Felixstowe | 3,464,589 | 1,955,071 | -1,509,518 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,826,158 | 1,572,376 | -253,782 |
| Dover | 1,238,574 | 1,234,431 | -4,143 |
| Killingholme | 455,258 | 1,792,280 | +1,337,022 |
| Purfleet | 380,088 | 292,848 | -87,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,694 | 498,221 | +338,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 373,544 | 62,296 | -311,248 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CARPENTER LIMITED | 49 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 48 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 46 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 44 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 37 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| ALFRECELL LIMITED | 27 |
| STRANDFOAM UK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 365,857 |
| Malaysia | 312,360 |
| Indonesia | 110,400 |
| United Arab Emirates | 85,580 |
| Ireland | 78,727 |
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 | 0 | 365,857 | +365,857 |
| Malaysia | 88,000 | 224,360 | +136,360 |
| Indonesia | 110,400 | 0 | -110,400 |
| United Arab Emirates | 45,200 | 40,380 | -4,820 |
| Ireland | 78,727 | 0 | -78,727 |
| Norway | 0 | 53,047 | +53,047 |
| Italy | 28,444 | 0 | -28,444 |
| India | 10,478 | 8,353 | -2,125 |
| China | 5,979 | 3,006 | -2,973 |
| Singapore | 0 | 5,453 | +5,453 |
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) | 601,308 |
| Air transport | 396,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,236 |
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) | 282,522 | 318,786 | +36,264 |
| Air transport | 12,378 | 383,656 | +371,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,727 | 4,509 | -74,218 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 366,900 |
| Southampton | 329,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,377 |
| Felixstowe | 96,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 366,900 | +366,900 |
| Southampton | 198,400 | 131,406 | -66,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,644 | 48,733 | -24,911 |
| Felixstowe | 10,478 | 85,600 | +75,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,878 | 0 | -75,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 53,047 | +53,047 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,661 | +15,661 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,378 | 1,095 | -11,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 4,509 | +4,509 |
| Holyhead | 2,849 | 0 | -2,849 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293361
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in plastics, adhesives, or industrial products