Import/export HS code 291211: Formaldehyde (Methanal)
A common chemical used in manufacturing, especially for resins, adhesives, and disinfectants
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,320,253 |
| Ireland | 540,898 |
| United States | 373,325 |
| Germany | 119,136 |
| Israel | 86,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,644,354 | 1,675,899 | +31,545 |
| Ireland | 333,253 | 207,645 | -125,608 |
| United States | 166,893 | 206,432 | +39,539 |
| Germany | 50,516 | 68,620 | +18,104 |
| Israel | 75,933 | 10,220 | -65,713 |
| Italy | 52,080 | 30,339 | -21,741 |
| France | 51,950 | 9,013 | -42,937 |
| Denmark | 10,845 | 20,878 | +10,033 |
| Netherlands | 19,968 | 9,743 | -10,225 |
| Poland | 0 | 26,135 | +26,135 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,335,194 |
| Ireland | 538,272 |
| United States | 373,325 |
| Germany | 115,475 |
| Israel | 86,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,661,253 | 1,673,941 | +12,688 |
| Ireland | 331,434 | 206,838 | -124,596 |
| United States | 166,893 | 206,432 | +39,539 |
| Germany | 29,089 | 86,386 | +57,297 |
| Israel | 75,933 | 10,220 | -65,713 |
| Italy | 52,080 | 30,339 | -21,741 |
| France | 35,051 | 18,875 | -16,176 |
| Denmark | 10,845 | 20,878 | +10,033 |
| Poland | 0 | 26,135 | +26,135 |
| Netherlands | 19,968 | 5,695 | -14,273 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Wales | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,287,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,059,416 |
| Air transport | 368,226 |
| Rail transport | 7,734 |
| Other | 2,626 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,649,214 | 1,637,936 | -11,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 598,541 | 460,875 | -137,666 |
| Air transport | 182,607 | 185,619 | +3,012 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 7,734 | +7,734 |
| Other | 1,819 | 807 | -1,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,176,257 |
| Liverpool Docks | 524,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 197,383 |
| Dover | 158,859 |
| Glasgow Airport | 153,187 |
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 | 1,562,943 | 1,613,314 | +50,371 |
| Liverpool Docks | 317,227 | 206,838 | -110,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,479 | 94,904 | -7,575 |
| Dover | 85,350 | 73,509 | -11,841 |
| Glasgow Airport | 85,788 | 67,399 | -18,389 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,934 | 108,247 | +66,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,933 | 0 | -75,933 |
| London | 22,681 | 40,765 | +18,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,160 | 9,973 | -28,187 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,596 | 30,704 | +21,108 |
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
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,396,348 |
| Ireland | 1,464,952 |
| Germany | 1,342,822 |
| France | 917,467 |
| Denmark | 423,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,133,401 | 1,262,947 | +129,546 |
| Ireland | 682,054 | 782,898 | +100,844 |
| Germany | 601,775 | 741,047 | +139,272 |
| France | 460,852 | 456,615 | -4,237 |
| Denmark | 205,301 | 217,891 | +12,590 |
| Sweden | 101,978 | 72,411 | -29,567 |
| Netherlands | 38,524 | 44,982 | +6,458 |
| Indonesia | 51,134 | 4,935 | -46,199 |
| Belgium | 31,769 | 24,090 | -7,679 |
| Canada | 52,544 | 0 | -52,544 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,364 |
| XI | 13,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 835 | 14,529 | +13,694 |
| XI | 6,608 | 7,207 | +599 |
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) | 5,858,893 |
| Other | 830,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 580,056 |
| Air transport | 52,503 |
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) | 2,839,112 | 3,019,781 | +180,669 |
| Other | 348,284 | 482,465 | +134,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,386 | 283,670 | -12,716 |
| Air transport | 24,878 | 27,625 | +2,747 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,783,249 |
| Hull | 1,143,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 871,764 |
| 000 | 830,749 |
| Dover | 399,399 |
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 | 1,460,325 | 1,322,924 | -137,401 |
| Hull | 532,336 | 611,199 | +78,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 405,697 | 466,067 | +60,370 |
| 000 | 348,284 | 482,465 | +134,181 |
| Dover | 148,639 | 250,760 | +102,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 186,703 | 194,001 | +7,298 |
| Holyhead | 145,460 | 64,854 | -80,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,452 | 68,979 | -29,473 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 145,051 | +145,051 |
| Southampton | 78,516 | 50,548 | -27,968 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common chemical used in manufacturing, especially for resins, adhesives, and disinfectants