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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 202,878 |
| Italy | 24,336 |
| Netherlands | 23,567 |
| China | 21,913 |
| 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 | 110,064 | 92,814 | -17,250 |
| Italy | 6,591 | 17,745 | +11,154 |
| Netherlands | 2,328 | 21,239 | +18,911 |
| China | 8,705 | 13,208 | +4,503 |
| France | 14,046 | 0 | -14,046 |
| South Africa | 0 | 8,431 | +8,431 |
| United States | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Spain | 4,708 | 0 | -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 | 211,866 |
| China | 40,921 |
| Italy | 24,336 |
| 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 | 115,585 | 96,281 | -19,304 |
| China | 9,941 | 30,980 | +21,039 |
| Italy | 6,591 | 17,745 | +11,154 |
| India | 10,841 | 0 | -10,841 |
| South Africa | 0 | 8,431 | +8,431 |
| United States | 5,873 | 0 | -5,873 |
| Netherlands | 4,708 | 0 | -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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 195,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,549 |
| Air transport | 16,120 |
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) | 73,899 | 121,316 | +47,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,180 | 19,369 | -57,811 |
| Air transport | 3,368 | 12,752 | +9,384 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 143,399 |
| Dover | 95,903 |
| Killingholme | 13,287 |
| Felixstowe | 11,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,655 |
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 | 48,340 | 95,059 | +46,719 |
| Dover | 83,453 | 12,450 | -71,003 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 13,287 | +13,287 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 11,417 | +11,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,224 | 8,431 | +7,207 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,705 | 0 | -8,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,472 | +8,472 |
| Southampton | 5,873 | 0 | -5,873 |
| Portsmouth | 4,708 | 0 | -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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 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 | 2 |
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 | 118,801 |
| 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 | 118,801 | 0 | -118,801 |
| France | 2,690 | 1,041 | -1,649 |
| Japan | 1,388 | 0 | -1,388 |
| Australia | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
| Poland | 967 | 0 | -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) | 118,801 |
| 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) | 118,801 | 0 | -118,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,690 | 1,041 | -1,649 |
| Air transport | 3,465 | 0 | -3,465 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 118,801 |
| Dover | 3,731 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,110 |
| ZLC | 967 |
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 |
| Dover | 2,690 | 1,041 | -1,649 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,388 | 0 | -1,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
| ZLC | 967 | 0 | -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)