Import/export HS code 38249993: Various chemical products
Various chemical products not classified elsewhere, used in industrial and chemical processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 145,989,305 |
| France | 25,972,228 |
| Germany | 23,827,269 |
| Belgium | 19,588,144 |
| United States | 12,812,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 72,793,002 | 73,196,303 | +403,301 |
| France | 14,407,882 | 11,564,346 | -2,843,536 |
| Germany | 11,739,421 | 12,087,848 | +348,427 |
| Belgium | 1,724,002 | 17,864,142 | +16,140,140 |
| United States | 7,442,431 | 5,369,829 | -2,072,602 |
| Netherlands | 4,940,400 | 5,493,186 | +552,786 |
| Japan | 778,089 | 5,051,593 | +4,273,504 |
| China | 2,571,921 | 2,729,947 | +158,026 |
| India | 2,639,688 | 1,914,949 | -724,739 |
| Switzerland | 1,441,760 | 1,572,121 | +130,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 145,867,838 |
| France | 28,963,682 |
| Germany | 24,136,049 |
| Belgium | 18,030,548 |
| United States | 16,629,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 72,746,295 | 73,121,543 | +375,248 |
| France | 14,570,518 | 14,393,164 | -177,354 |
| Germany | 12,060,319 | 12,075,730 | +15,411 |
| Belgium | 1,902,794 | 16,127,754 | +14,224,960 |
| United States | 9,561,342 | 7,067,850 | -2,493,492 |
| China | 3,135,582 | 3,514,075 | +378,493 |
| Japan | 843,989 | 5,209,158 | +4,365,169 |
| India | 2,647,813 | 1,928,638 | -719,175 |
| Italy | 1,268,204 | 1,986,811 | +718,607 |
| Denmark | 1,950,543 | 1,092,077 | -858,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 39 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
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 | 30 | 29 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Kent | 8 | 10 | +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) | 200,186,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,781,718 |
| Air transport | 18,654,921 |
| Other | 1,934,032 |
| Road transport | 347,321 |
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) | 85,058,251 | 115,127,898 | +30,069,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,843,469 | 17,938,249 | -14,905,220 |
| Air transport | 7,407,198 | 11,247,723 | +3,840,525 |
| Other | 1,538,830 | 395,202 | -1,143,628 |
| Road transport | 143,452 | 203,869 | +60,417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 136,087,880 |
| Dover | 31,662,424 |
| Middlesbrough | 21,449,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,620,067 |
| Felixstowe | 11,939,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 67,787,691 | 68,300,189 | +512,498 |
| Dover | 8,492,169 | 23,170,255 | +14,678,086 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,595,299 | 10,854,584 | +259,285 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,882,482 | 6,737,585 | -1,144,897 |
| Felixstowe | 5,684,926 | 6,254,676 | +569,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,486,683 | 6,483,130 | +3,996,447 |
| London | 3,106,271 | 3,920,059 | +813,788 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,507,287 | 1,745,252 | -1,762,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,724,108 | 3,167,516 | +1,443,408 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,544,779 | 1,710,890 | +166,111 |
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 | 103 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 101 |
| Other manufacturing | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 103 |
| 2025-10 | 114 |
| 2025-09 | 95 |
| 2025-08 | 96 |
| 2025-07 | 98 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 103 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 88 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 73 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 58 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 56 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 52 |
| COLOPLAST LIMITED | 50 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 49 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 205 |
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 30 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 17,452,334 |
| Germany | 11,307,914 |
| Netherlands | 10,234,763 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,699,725 |
| Mexico | 7,294,709 |
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 | 8,994,066 | 8,458,268 | -535,798 |
| Germany | 5,831,669 | 5,476,245 | -355,424 |
| Netherlands | 5,207,982 | 5,026,781 | -181,201 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,126,341 | 3,573,384 | -552,957 |
| Mexico | 4,352,537 | 2,942,172 | -1,410,365 |
| China | 2,270,633 | 4,160,191 | +1,889,558 |
| Egypt | 2,823,339 | 2,269,083 | -554,256 |
| Italy | 2,246,623 | 2,022,806 | -223,817 |
| Switzerland | 2,443,342 | 1,215,850 | -1,227,492 |
| France | 1,565,072 | 1,905,546 | +340,474 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 4,815 |
| XI | 252 |
| Italy | 4 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 2,508 | 2,307 | -201 |
| XI | 131 | 121 | -10 |
| Italy | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 45,899,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,062,573 |
| Air transport | 27,939,146 |
| Road transport | 17,649 |
| Other | 5,071 |
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) | 22,741,317 | 23,158,464 | +417,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,303,032 | 21,759,541 | -543,491 |
| Air transport | 15,299,140 | 12,640,006 | -2,659,134 |
| Road transport | 17,649 | 0 | -17,649 |
| Other | 2,643 | 2,428 | -215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,109,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,431,886 |
| Felixstowe | 12,304,064 |
| Southampton | 9,549,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,145,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,332,743 | 14,776,572 | -2,556,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,774,728 | 7,657,158 | +1,882,430 |
| Felixstowe | 7,197,762 | 5,106,302 | -2,091,460 |
| Southampton | 4,494,352 | 5,055,129 | +560,777 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,385,258 | 3,760,188 | -625,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,915,888 | 3,972,293 | +56,405 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,864,463 | 2,906,311 | -958,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,285,727 | 3,410,325 | +1,124,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,430,631 | 2,008,459 | -422,172 |
| ZLC | 3,221,433 | 410,835 | -2,810,598 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249993
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various chemical products not classified elsewhere, used in industrial and chemical processes