Import/export HS code 38249992: Liquid chemical products at 20°C
Chemical products that remain in liquid form at room temperature, used in various industries
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 | 132,434,006 |
| Netherlands | 126,684,125 |
| France | 79,753,988 |
| Belgium | 64,226,819 |
| United States | 62,289,277 |
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 | 67,585,399 | 64,848,607 | -2,736,792 |
| Netherlands | 67,024,435 | 59,659,690 | -7,364,745 |
| France | 51,673,138 | 28,080,850 | -23,592,288 |
| Belgium | 30,748,908 | 33,477,911 | +2,729,003 |
| United States | 34,265,123 | 28,024,154 | -6,240,969 |
| China | 28,496,031 | 32,758,442 | +4,262,411 |
| Norway | 3,553,757 | 11,193,821 | +7,640,064 |
| India | 2,792,906 | 11,090,036 | +8,297,130 |
| Hungary | 9,450,308 | 4,181,591 | -5,268,717 |
| Italy | 4,100,469 | 4,162,199 | +61,730 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 116,354,240 |
| Germany | 102,750,125 |
| Netherlands | 100,541,330 |
| France | 70,403,758 |
| China | 69,414,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 61,292,914 | 55,061,326 | -6,231,588 |
| Germany | 57,658,509 | 45,091,616 | -12,566,893 |
| Netherlands | 47,853,771 | 52,687,559 | +4,833,788 |
| France | 46,839,130 | 23,564,628 | -23,274,502 |
| China | 34,178,362 | 35,236,490 | +1,058,128 |
| Belgium | 19,769,603 | 20,618,330 | +848,727 |
| India | 3,796,454 | 12,948,601 | +9,152,147 |
| Italy | 7,729,581 | 7,788,074 | +58,493 |
| Norway | 3,426,981 | 12,050,119 | +8,623,138 |
| Hungary | 9,518,850 | 4,216,626 | -5,302,224 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 75 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 |
| West Yorkshire | 41 |
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 28 |
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 | 60 | 56 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 40 | 44 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 31 | 34 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 27 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 24 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 22 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 24 | 19 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 20 | 18 | -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) | 300,306,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,846,780 |
| Other | 65,944,395 |
| Air transport | 25,472,123 |
| Road transport | 4,321,775 |
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) | 168,701,837 | 131,604,327 | -37,097,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,205,031 | 121,641,749 | +28,436,718 |
| Other | 43,998,267 | 21,946,128 | -22,052,139 |
| Air transport | 9,445,031 | 16,027,092 | +6,582,061 |
| Road transport | 1,195,540 | 3,126,235 | +1,930,695 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 159,523,205 |
| Middlesbrough | 87,931,608 |
| 000 | 65,944,395 |
| Dover | 52,550,337 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 48,513,882 |
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 | 71,902,154 | 87,621,051 | +15,718,897 |
| Middlesbrough | 58,960,470 | 28,971,138 | -29,989,332 |
| 000 | 43,998,267 | 21,946,128 | -22,052,139 |
| Dover | 27,540,442 | 25,009,895 | -2,530,547 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 15,350,214 | 33,163,668 | +17,813,454 |
| Felixstowe | 24,571,593 | 16,909,129 | -7,662,464 |
| London | 12,472,082 | 17,033,320 | +4,561,238 |
| Killingholme | 13,951,117 | 3,644,603 | -10,306,514 |
| Hull | 7,345,218 | 9,566,829 | +2,221,611 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,530,557 | 5,664,069 | -2,866,488 |
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 | 216 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 186 |
| Other manufacturing | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 30 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 225 |
| 2025-10 | 202 |
| 2025-09 | 216 |
| 2025-08 | 213 |
| 2025-07 | 215 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 104 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 99 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 95 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 91 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 81 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 74 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 70 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 68 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 67 |
| RED SEA AQUATICS (UK) LIMITED | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 326 |
| 1m-15m | 264 |
| 15m-54m | 96 |
| Other | 47 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 78,382,417 |
| Belgium | 62,965,271 |
| United States | 60,279,255 |
| Netherlands | 56,532,687 |
| China | 46,165,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 37,354,825 | 41,027,592 | +3,672,767 |
| Belgium | 33,554,989 | 29,410,282 | -4,144,707 |
| United States | 30,448,017 | 29,831,238 | -616,779 |
| Netherlands | 24,051,646 | 32,481,041 | +8,429,395 |
| China | 17,605,457 | 28,560,052 | +10,954,595 |
| Norway | 12,294,518 | 17,572,125 | +5,277,607 |
| France | 14,471,273 | 13,279,922 | -1,191,351 |
| Ireland | 15,188,671 | 12,557,743 | -2,630,928 |
| Hungary | 13,891,160 | 3,472,352 | -10,418,808 |
| Italy | 8,121,446 | 8,782,699 | +661,253 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 75,799 |
| XI | 32,129 |
| Netherlands | 18,629 |
| Ireland | 11,985 |
| XL | 9,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 31,855 | 43,944 | +12,089 |
| XI | 20,170 | 11,959 | -8,211 |
| Netherlands | 9,927 | 8,702 | -1,225 |
| Ireland | 10,317 | 1,668 | -8,649 |
| XL | 0 | 9,470 | +9,470 |
| XU | 5,206 | 1,760 | -3,446 |
| China | 1,535 | 4,704 | +3,169 |
| Portugal | 0 | 5,074 | +5,074 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,117 | +3,117 |
| Germany | 95 | 193 | +98 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 305,669,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 281,653,549 |
| Air transport | 26,877,666 |
| Road transport | 421,967 |
| Other | 169,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,685,071 | 169,984,720 | +34,299,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,693,930 | 136,959,619 | -7,734,311 |
| Air transport | 11,987,157 | 14,890,509 | +2,903,352 |
| Road transport | 421,967 | 0 | -421,967 |
| Other | 79,131 | 90,849 | +11,718 |
| Rail transport | 106,284 | 0 | -106,284 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 130,362,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,849,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,444,783 |
| Southampton | 53,131,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,254,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 55,459,693 | 74,902,822 | +19,443,129 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,249,070 | 57,600,696 | -648,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,188,429 | 33,256,354 | +9,067,925 |
| Southampton | 25,484,892 | 27,646,560 | +2,161,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,788,758 | 24,465,943 | +4,677,185 |
| Felixstowe | 15,228,274 | 27,390,170 | +12,161,896 |
| Hull | 21,054,679 | 17,478,203 | -3,576,476 |
| Middlesbrough | 23,755,542 | 13,237,565 | -10,517,977 |
| London | 7,514,349 | 11,636,593 | +4,122,244 |
| Holyhead | 9,250,864 | 6,299,137 | -2,951,727 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249992
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical products that remain in liquid form at room temperature, used in various industries