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 | 605,887 |
| Spain | 83,260 |
| France | 53,445 |
| United States | 19,050 |
| Sweden | 5,965 |
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 | 356,126 | 249,761 | -106,365 |
| Spain | 82,060 | 1,200 | -80,860 |
| France | 39,668 | 13,777 | -25,891 |
| United States | 19,050 | 0 | -19,050 |
| Sweden | 5,965 | 0 | -5,965 |
| China | 3,181 | 0 | -3,181 |
| 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 | 605,887 |
| Spain | 115,488 |
| France | 21,217 |
| United States | 19,050 |
| Sweden | 5,827 |
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 | 356,126 | 249,761 | -106,365 |
| Spain | 114,288 | 1,200 | -113,088 |
| France | 7,440 | 13,777 | +6,337 |
| United States | 19,050 | 0 | -19,050 |
| Sweden | 5,827 | 0 | -5,827 |
| China | 3,181 | 0 | -3,181 |
| India | 1,974 | 0 | -1,974 |
| United Kingdom | 138 | 0 | -138 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 669,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,143 |
| Air transport | 38,180 |
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) | 429,757 | 239,682 | -190,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,872 | 11,271 | -42,601 |
| Air transport | 24,395 | 13,785 | -10,610 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 397,419 |
| Dover | 115,480 |
| London | 77,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,832 |
| Felixstowe | 54,730 |
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 | 202,770 | 194,649 | -8,121 |
| Dover | 114,288 | 1,192 | -113,096 |
| London | 61,607 | 15,531 | -46,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,561 | 11,271 | -39,290 |
| Felixstowe | 26,420 | 28,310 | +1,890 |
| Hull | 20,733 | 0 | -20,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,800 | 1,200 | -10,600 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 12,585 | +12,585 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,440 | 0 | -7,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,250 | 0 | -7,250 |
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 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
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 |
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