Import/export HS code 38159090: Various unspecified chemical reaction products
Other chemical products for reactions not included in specific categories
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 | 86,158,630 |
| Netherlands | 52,453,199 |
| France | 9,660,615 |
| Italy | 7,972,298 |
| Belgium | 5,128,418 |
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 | 46,023,984 | 40,134,646 | -5,889,338 |
| Netherlands | 33,234,666 | 19,218,533 | -14,016,133 |
| France | 5,884,611 | 3,776,004 | -2,108,607 |
| Italy | 4,050,573 | 3,921,725 | -128,848 |
| Belgium | 2,243,388 | 2,885,030 | +641,642 |
| United States | 1,142,116 | 1,211,555 | +69,439 |
| Switzerland | 1,334,434 | 935,776 | -398,658 |
| Sweden | 1,229,775 | 389,283 | -840,492 |
| Czechia | 837,289 | 771,424 | -65,865 |
| India | 270,925 | 809,794 | +538,869 |
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 | 80,254,403 |
| United States | 56,375,618 |
| Italy | 8,300,945 |
| Netherlands | 5,052,739 |
| Belgium | 4,319,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 43,098,640 | 37,155,763 | -5,942,877 |
| United States | 37,749,784 | 18,625,834 | -19,123,950 |
| Italy | 4,337,460 | 3,963,485 | -373,975 |
| Netherlands | 1,168,996 | 3,883,743 | +2,714,747 |
| Belgium | 2,255,768 | 2,063,331 | -192,437 |
| France | 1,966,886 | 1,858,012 | -108,874 |
| Switzerland | 1,363,279 | 1,918,144 | +554,865 |
| Poland | 634,264 | 1,519,726 | +885,462 |
| China | 873,955 | 1,096,969 | +223,014 |
| Sweden | 1,267,486 | 451,215 | -816,271 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| 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 | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 10 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 118,052,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,467,283 |
| Air transport | 2,430,781 |
| Road transport | 1,237,701 |
| Other | 248,019 |
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) | 66,839,717 | 51,212,709 | -15,627,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,017,298 | 23,449,985 | -6,567,313 |
| Air transport | 942,360 | 1,488,421 | +546,061 |
| Road transport | 632,491 | 605,210 | -27,281 |
| Other | 142,529 | 105,490 | -37,039 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 69,248,904 |
| Dover | 31,358,856 |
| London | 16,016,694 |
| Killingholme | 11,538,820 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,804,669 |
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 | 36,591,336 | 32,657,568 | -3,933,768 |
| Dover | 18,635,246 | 12,723,610 | -5,911,636 |
| London | 10,731,088 | 5,285,606 | -5,445,482 |
| Killingholme | 9,395,718 | 2,143,102 | -7,252,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,665,117 | 4,139,552 | -1,525,565 |
| ZLC | 3,998,512 | 4,615,012 | +616,500 |
| Felixstowe | 3,375,056 | 4,266,414 | +891,358 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,817,781 | 3,476,020 | +658,239 |
| Harwich | 1,391,715 | 2,099,816 | +708,101 |
| Hull | 1,658,975 | 1,473,588 | -185,387 |
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 | 77 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 62 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 81 |
| 2025-09 | 82 |
| 2025-08 | 76 |
| 2025-07 | 89 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 113 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 84 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 70 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 59 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 52 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| NEWGATE SIMMS LIMITED | 47 |
| KINGSPAN LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 123 |
| 1m-15m | 104 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 67,382,318 |
| United States | 47,856,120 |
| South Korea | 27,818,223 |
| Germany | 22,951,440 |
| Malaysia | 17,570,318 |
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 | 44,923,447 | 22,458,871 | -22,464,576 |
| United States | 29,283,709 | 18,572,411 | -10,711,298 |
| South Korea | 21,016,342 | 6,801,881 | -14,214,461 |
| Germany | 12,079,441 | 10,871,999 | -1,207,442 |
| Malaysia | 13,757,473 | 3,812,845 | -9,944,628 |
| Indonesia | 7,764,398 | 7,086,980 | -677,418 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,372,061 | 4,457,933 | -3,914,128 |
| Egypt | 3,208,501 | 7,429,604 | +4,221,103 |
| Netherlands | 4,820,586 | 3,353,313 | -1,467,273 |
| India | 4,741,290 | 2,606,148 | -2,135,142 |
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 | 118,864 |
| XU | 6,410 |
| 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 | 65,948 | 52,916 | -13,032 |
| XU | 4,700 | 1,710 | -2,990 |
| China | 20 | 288 | +268 |
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) | 205,247,931 |
| Air transport | 51,146,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,713,587 |
| Other | 125,582 |
| Road transport | 52,810 |
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) | 122,533,688 | 82,714,243 | -39,819,445 |
| Air transport | 36,003,027 | 15,143,207 | -20,859,820 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,892,245 | 20,821,342 | +6,929,097 |
| Other | 70,668 | 54,914 | -15,754 |
| Road transport | 52,810 | 0 | -52,810 |
| 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 | 91,532,457 |
| Southampton | 55,268,562 |
| Felixstowe | 49,247,204 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,490,164 |
| Hull | 20,982,244 |
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 | 56,719,877 | 34,812,580 | -21,907,297 |
| Southampton | 27,960,490 | 27,308,072 | -652,418 |
| Felixstowe | 28,039,384 | 21,207,820 | -6,831,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,137,096 | 11,353,068 | -19,784,028 |
| Hull | 12,305,933 | 8,676,311 | -3,629,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,428,641 | 4,847,348 | +2,418,707 |
| Dover | 2,617,922 | 3,262,202 | +644,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,221,304 | 2,761,225 | +539,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,952,841 | 294,910 | -3,657,931 |
| Newcastle Airport | 2,035,351 | 456,663 | -1,578,688 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38159090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical products for reactions not included in specific categories