Import/export HS code 381590: Various chemical reaction products
Other chemical products used to start, speed up, or control chemical reactions
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 86,700,144 |
| Netherlands | 52,628,223 |
| France | 9,579,206 |
| Italy | 8,128,818 |
| Belgium | 5,041,314 |
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 | 47,480,052 | 39,220,092 | -8,259,960 |
| Netherlands | 31,439,386 | 21,188,837 | -10,250,549 |
| France | 6,058,211 | 3,520,995 | -2,537,216 |
| Italy | 4,298,622 | 3,830,196 | -468,426 |
| Belgium | 2,278,448 | 2,762,866 | +484,418 |
| United States | 1,112,143 | 1,430,605 | +318,462 |
| Switzerland | 1,298,538 | 949,177 | -349,361 |
| Sweden | 1,226,726 | 405,004 | -821,722 |
| Czechia | 859,082 | 669,531 | -189,551 |
| India | 270,925 | 916,706 | +645,781 |
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 | 80,656,361 |
| United States | 56,692,417 |
| Italy | 8,397,873 |
| Netherlands | 4,976,688 |
| Belgium | 4,226,041 |
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 | 43,262,301 | 37,394,060 | -5,868,241 |
| United States | 37,212,244 | 19,480,173 | -17,732,071 |
| Italy | 4,505,808 | 3,892,065 | -613,743 |
| Netherlands | 1,054,147 | 3,922,541 | +2,868,394 |
| Belgium | 2,273,990 | 1,952,051 | -321,939 |
| France | 2,333,519 | 1,729,699 | -603,820 |
| Switzerland | 1,386,526 | 1,944,882 | +558,356 |
| Poland | 686,406 | 1,590,410 | +904,004 |
| China | 944,148 | 1,054,511 | +110,363 |
| Sweden | 1,268,570 | 457,172 | -811,398 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Cheshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 10 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -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) | 117,642,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,772,793 |
| Air transport | 2,699,523 |
| Road transport | 1,219,885 |
| Other | 222,821 |
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) | 65,582,746 | 52,059,805 | -13,522,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,343,222 | 23,429,571 | -7,913,651 |
| Air transport | 1,022,139 | 1,677,384 | +655,245 |
| Road transport | 637,535 | 582,350 | -55,185 |
| Other | 119,631 | 103,190 | -16,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 69,566,491 |
| Dover | 30,804,917 |
| London | 16,536,971 |
| Killingholme | 11,262,267 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,796,050 |
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 | 35,094,265 | 34,472,226 | -622,039 |
| Dover | 18,956,597 | 11,848,320 | -7,108,277 |
| London | 11,220,102 | 5,316,869 | -5,903,233 |
| Killingholme | 9,554,032 | 1,708,235 | -7,845,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,580,213 | 4,215,837 | -1,364,376 |
| ZLC | 4,154,953 | 4,722,863 | +567,910 |
| Felixstowe | 3,621,347 | 4,221,831 | +600,484 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,016,307 | 3,655,326 | +639,019 |
| Harwich | 1,409,044 | 2,098,796 | +689,752 |
| Hull | 1,734,538 | 1,312,317 | -422,221 |
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 | 82 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 64 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 87 |
| 2025-11 | 73 |
| 2025-10 | 81 |
| 2025-09 | 86 |
| 2025-08 | 81 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 114 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 87 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 63 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 60 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 53 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| NEWGATE SIMMS LIMITED | 48 |
| EMINOX LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 126 |
| 1m-15m | 106 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 67,382,567 |
| United States | 47,885,220 |
| South Korea | 27,823,860 |
| Germany | 22,838,373 |
| Malaysia | 17,684,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 46,374,934 | 21,007,633 | -25,367,301 |
| United States | 29,537,638 | 18,347,582 | -11,190,056 |
| South Korea | 21,025,292 | 6,798,568 | -14,226,724 |
| Germany | 11,725,736 | 11,112,637 | -613,099 |
| Malaysia | 13,759,475 | 3,925,463 | -9,834,012 |
| Indonesia | 7,764,398 | 7,092,198 | -672,200 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,367,051 | 5,393,938 | -2,973,113 |
| Egypt | 3,223,716 | 7,475,249 | +4,251,533 |
| Netherlands | 4,513,592 | 3,862,991 | -650,601 |
| India | 4,845,669 | 2,503,133 | -2,342,536 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 128,852 |
| China | 308 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 61,764 | 67,088 | +5,324 |
| China | 37 | 271 | +234 |
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) | 205,426,922 |
| Air transport | 51,411,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,164,897 |
| Other | 135,753 |
| Road transport | 17,900 |
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) | 121,510,839 | 83,916,083 | -37,594,756 |
| Air transport | 36,094,787 | 15,317,187 | -20,777,600 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,121,531 | 22,043,366 | +6,921,835 |
| Other | 67,485 | 68,268 | +783 |
| Road transport | 17,900 | 0 | -17,900 |
| Rail transport | 8,476 | 0 | -8,476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 92,344,124 |
| Southampton | 55,610,681 |
| Felixstowe | 49,239,253 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,529,768 |
| Hull | 19,915,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 56,043,987 | 36,300,137 | -19,743,850 |
| Southampton | 29,711,094 | 25,899,587 | -3,811,507 |
| Felixstowe | 28,090,458 | 21,148,795 | -6,941,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,128,072 | 11,401,696 | -19,726,376 |
| Hull | 11,346,987 | 8,568,686 | -2,778,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,420,661 | 5,423,420 | +3,002,759 |
| Dover | 2,671,761 | 4,019,861 | +1,348,100 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,961,264 | 1,360,508 | -2,600,756 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,125,961 | 3,074,126 | +948,165 |
| Newcastle Airport | 2,213,955 | 243,929 | -1,970,026 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 381590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical products used to start, speed up, or control chemical reactions