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 | 21,087,974 |
| United States | 10,679,453 |
| Netherlands | 8,558,295 |
| Germany | 6,807,579 |
| Japan | 3,121,547 |
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 | 10,329,729 | 10,758,245 | +428,516 |
| United States | 3,322,690 | 7,356,763 | +4,034,073 |
| Netherlands | 4,526,063 | 4,032,232 | -493,831 |
| Germany | 3,043,937 | 3,763,642 | +719,705 |
| Japan | 1,945,800 | 1,175,747 | -770,053 |
| Austria | 376,370 | 778,988 | +402,618 |
| France | 58,375 | 358,137 | +299,762 |
| 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 | 23,837,778 |
| United States | 10,717,494 |
| Netherlands | 7,107,375 |
| Japan | 3,121,547 |
| Germany | 3,011,099 |
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 | 12,055,747 | 11,782,031 | -273,716 |
| United States | 3,360,731 | 7,356,763 | +3,996,032 |
| Netherlands | 3,476,337 | 3,631,038 | +154,701 |
| Japan | 1,945,800 | 1,175,747 | -770,053 |
| Germany | 1,002,137 | 2,008,962 | +1,006,825 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 486,553 | 1,359,576 | +873,023 |
| Austria | 872,929 | 810,519 | -62,410 |
| Qatar | 392,737 | 216,491 | -176,246 |
| Belgium | 23,143 | 23,018 | -125 |
| India | 10,901 | 34,314 | +23,413 |
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) | 36,653,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,355,256 |
| Air transport | 50,784 |
| 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) | 16,406,506 | 20,247,299 | +3,840,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,187,191 | 8,168,065 | +980,874 |
| Air transport | 35,225 | 15,559 | -19,666 |
| 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 | 14,174,257 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,988,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,890,405 |
| Felixstowe | 5,318,695 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,399,164 |
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 | 3,885,653 | 10,288,604 | +6,402,951 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,777,378 | 5,211,005 | -1,566,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,246,665 | 4,643,740 | -602,925 |
| Felixstowe | 3,263,316 | 2,055,379 | -1,207,937 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,633,688 | 1,765,476 | +131,788 |
| Dover | 1,191,370 | 1,215,793 | +24,423 |
| Killingholme | 429,882 | 1,817,656 | +1,387,774 |
| Purfleet | 438,184 | 292,848 | -145,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 136,245 | 523,218 | +386,973 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,533 | 244,307 | +52,774 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CARPENTER LIMITED | 48 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 47 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 45 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 44 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 43 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 36 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| ALFRECELL LIMITED | 27 |
| STRANDFOAM UK LIMITED | 23 |
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 | 82,200 |
| 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 | 37,000 | -8,200 |
| 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 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,509 | +4,509 |
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) | 597,928 |
| Air transport | 394,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,839 |
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 | 315,406 | +32,884 |
| Air transport | 12,378 | 382,613 | +370,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,330 | 4,509 | -77,821 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 365,857 |
| Southampton | 329,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,997 |
| 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 | 365,857 | +365,857 |
| Southampton | 198,400 | 131,406 | -66,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,644 | 45,353 | -28,291 |
| 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 | 3,603 | 4,509 | +906 |
| 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