Import/export HS code 381231: TMQ oligomer mixtures
A type of stabiliser for rubber, made from a specific chemical compound (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 218,491 |
| China | 42,454 |
| Netherlands | 25,817 |
| Italy | 15,063 |
| France | 14,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 121,629 | 96,862 | -24,767 |
| China | 29,246 | 13,208 | -16,038 |
| Netherlands | 4,578 | 21,239 | +16,661 |
| Italy | 6,591 | 8,472 | +1,881 |
| France | 14,046 | 0 | -14,046 |
| South Africa | 0 | 8,431 | +8,431 |
| United States | 908 | 7,097 | +6,189 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,708 | +4,708 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 229,729 |
| China | 61,462 |
| Italy | 15,063 |
| India | 10,841 |
| South Africa | 8,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 129,400 | 100,329 | -29,071 |
| China | 30,482 | 30,980 | +498 |
| Italy | 6,591 | 8,472 | +1,881 |
| India | 9,617 | 1,224 | -8,393 |
| South Africa | 0 | 8,431 | +8,431 |
| United States | 0 | 5,873 | +5,873 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,708 | +4,708 |
| United Kingdom | 908 | 0 | -908 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 205,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,090 |
| Air transport | 14,898 |
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) | 83,006 | 122,021 | +39,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,848 | 25,242 | -66,606 |
| Air transport | 2,144 | 12,754 | +10,610 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 162,484 |
| Dover | 86,630 |
| Southampton | 26,414 |
| Killingholme | 13,287 |
| Felixstowe | 11,417 |
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 | 62,155 | 100,329 | +38,174 |
| Dover | 83,453 | 3,177 | -80,276 |
| Southampton | 20,541 | 5,873 | -14,668 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 13,287 | +13,287 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 11,417 | +11,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 9,655 | +9,655 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,705 | 0 | -8,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,472 | +8,472 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,708 | +4,708 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,236 | 1,308 | +72 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 154,801 |
| France | 3,731 |
| Japan | 1,388 |
| Australia | 1,110 |
| Poland | 967 |
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 | 154,801 | 0 | -154,801 |
| France | 2,690 | 1,041 | -1,649 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,388 | +1,388 |
| Australia | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
| Poland | 0 | 967 | +967 |
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) | 154,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,731 |
| Air transport | 3,465 |
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) | 154,801 | 0 | -154,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,690 | 1,041 | -1,649 |
| Air transport | 1,110 | 2,355 | +1,245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 118,801 |
| Southampton | 36,000 |
| Dover | 3,731 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 118,801 | 0 | -118,801 |
| Southampton | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
| Dover | 2,690 | 1,041 | -1,649 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 1,388 | +1,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
| ZLC | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Quick facts
HS code: 381231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of stabiliser for rubber, made from a specific chemical compound (2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline)