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 | 3,021,914 |
| United States | 338,184 |
| Ireland | 334,032 |
| Germany | 114,681 |
| Israel | 105,293 |
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 | 1,498,952 | 1,522,962 | +24,010 |
| United States | 154,627 | 183,557 | +28,930 |
| Ireland | 296,111 | 37,921 | -258,190 |
| Germany | 59,171 | 55,510 | -3,661 |
| Israel | 79,675 | 25,618 | -54,057 |
| Italy | 51,114 | 39,003 | -12,111 |
| France | 65,638 | 8,028 | -57,610 |
| Denmark | 25,075 | 13,621 | -11,454 |
| Netherlands | 19,968 | 9,743 | -10,225 |
| Spain | 25,429 | 0 | -25,429 |
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 | 3,036,855 |
| United States | 334,849 |
| Ireland | 331,434 |
| Israel | 105,293 |
| Germany | 102,600 |
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 | 1,515,851 | 1,521,004 | +5,153 |
| United States | 151,292 | 183,557 | +32,265 |
| Ireland | 295,955 | 35,479 | -260,476 |
| Israel | 79,675 | 25,618 | -54,057 |
| Germany | 57,417 | 45,183 | -12,234 |
| Italy | 51,114 | 39,003 | -12,111 |
| France | 38,159 | 18,875 | -19,284 |
| Denmark | 25,075 | 13,621 | -11,454 |
| Netherlands | 19,968 | 5,695 | -14,273 |
| Spain | 25,429 | 0 | -25,429 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Wales | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,007,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 846,547 |
| Air transport | 333,085 |
| Other | 2,598 |
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) | 1,523,325 | 1,484,092 | -39,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 593,891 | 252,656 | -341,235 |
| Air transport | 160,619 | 172,466 | +11,847 |
| Other | 156 | 2,442 | +2,286 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,881,215 |
| Liverpool Docks | 317,227 |
| Eurotunnel | 206,542 |
| Glasgow Airport | 166,899 |
| Dover | 138,840 |
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 | 1,417,168 | 1,464,047 | +46,879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 295,955 | 21,272 | -274,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,573 | 88,969 | -28,604 |
| Glasgow Airport | 84,621 | 82,278 | -2,343 |
| Dover | 87,924 | 50,916 | -37,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,675 | 15,398 | -64,277 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,808 | 63,354 | +32,546 |
| London | 25,161 | 38,405 | +13,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,272 | 17,112 | -20,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,394 | 15,354 | +960 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 9 |
| 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 | 2,098,378 |
| Ireland | 1,313,777 |
| Germany | 1,164,812 |
| France | 729,926 |
| Denmark | 425,761 |
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 | 970,022 | 1,128,356 | +158,334 |
| Ireland | 697,116 | 616,661 | -80,455 |
| Germany | 533,152 | 631,660 | +98,508 |
| France | 424,214 | 305,712 | -118,502 |
| Denmark | 215,516 | 210,245 | -5,271 |
| Sweden | 61,368 | 83,426 | +22,058 |
| Canada | 87,332 | 0 | -87,332 |
| Japan | 61,703 | 15,499 | -46,204 |
| Indonesia | 58,727 | 2,551 | -56,176 |
| Netherlands | 41,390 | 19,413 | -21,977 |
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 | 23,786 |
| Ireland | 14,565 |
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 | 16,545 | 7,241 | -9,304 |
| Ireland | 503 | 14,062 | +13,559 |
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) | 5,151,240 |
| Other | 669,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 605,626 |
| Air transport | 58,768 |
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) | 2,576,701 | 2,574,539 | -2,162 |
| Other | 340,350 | 328,681 | -11,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 377,538 | 228,088 | -149,450 |
| Air transport | 36,457 | 22,311 | -14,146 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,549,059 |
| Hull | 995,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 814,424 |
| 000 | 669,031 |
| Liverpool Docks | 412,864 |
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 | 1,261,761 | 1,287,298 | +25,537 |
| Hull | 471,531 | 524,207 | +52,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 360,666 | 453,758 | +93,092 |
| 000 | 340,350 | 328,681 | -11,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,130 | 141,734 | -129,396 |
| Holyhead | 131,395 | 99,097 | -32,298 |
| Dover | 142,555 | 64,516 | -78,039 |
| Southampton | 126,517 | 45,897 | -80,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,683 | 35,754 | -68,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 58,109 | +58,109 |
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