Import/export HS code 291260: Paraformaldehyde
A solid form of formaldehyde, used in adhesives, coatings, and disinfectants
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 | 673,235 |
| Spain | 58,188 |
| France | 18,097 |
| United States | 11,800 |
| China | 10,587 |
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 | 359,249 | 313,986 | -45,263 |
| Spain | 50,282 | 7,906 | -42,376 |
| France | 9,833 | 8,264 | -1,569 |
| United States | 11,800 | 0 | -11,800 |
| China | 3,181 | 7,406 | +4,225 |
| India | 1,974 | 0 | -1,974 |
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 | 669,897 |
| Spain | 56,216 |
| United States | 22,544 |
| France | 18,097 |
| China | 5,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 359,249 | 310,648 | -48,601 |
| Spain | 50,282 | 5,934 | -44,348 |
| United States | 11,800 | 10,744 | -1,056 |
| France | 9,833 | 8,264 | -1,569 |
| China | 3,181 | 1,972 | -1,209 |
| India | 1,974 | 0 | -1,974 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 676,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,038 |
| Air transport | 43,723 |
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) | 360,965 | 315,155 | -45,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,566 | 5,472 | -43,094 |
| Air transport | 26,788 | 16,935 | -9,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 438,641 |
| Felixstowe | 133,566 |
| Dover | 62,363 |
| London | 51,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 227,961 | 210,680 | -17,281 |
| Felixstowe | 41,172 | 92,394 | +51,222 |
| Dover | 50,282 | 12,081 | -38,201 |
| London | 51,536 | 0 | -51,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,089 | 3,500 | -31,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,800 | 1,200 | -10,600 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,513 | 7,072 | +1,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,974 | 7,406 | +5,432 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,181 | 1,257 | -1,924 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,320 | 0 | -4,320 |
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
|
2 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291260
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solid form of formaldehyde, used in adhesives, coatings, and disinfectants