Import/export HS code 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids
Chemicals used in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 126,889,190 |
| Belgium | 105,620,066 |
| Netherlands | 104,302,532 |
| Sweden | 52,347,345 |
| China | 26,179,668 |
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 | 63,006,166 | 63,883,024 | +876,858 |
| Belgium | 54,403,252 | 51,216,814 | -3,186,438 |
| Netherlands | 58,573,538 | 45,728,994 | -12,844,544 |
| Sweden | 30,688,420 | 21,658,925 | -9,029,495 |
| China | 13,815,689 | 12,363,979 | -1,451,710 |
| France | 10,839,178 | 5,615,995 | -5,223,183 |
| Switzerland | 8,286,291 | 8,124,182 | -162,109 |
| United States | 7,839,153 | 4,728,321 | -3,110,832 |
| Malaysia | 5,112,546 | 3,109,046 | -2,003,500 |
| Spain | 3,752,517 | 3,015,655 | -736,862 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 126,763,768 |
| Germany | 78,692,592 |
| Netherlands | 57,010,977 |
| Sweden | 51,930,342 |
| China | 41,735,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 67,934,618 | 58,829,150 | -9,105,468 |
| Germany | 37,923,507 | 40,769,085 | +2,845,578 |
| Netherlands | 32,883,872 | 24,127,105 | -8,756,767 |
| Sweden | 30,120,079 | 21,810,263 | -8,309,816 |
| China | 22,225,636 | 19,510,098 | -2,715,538 |
| Belgium | 14,262,454 | 11,141,067 | -3,121,387 |
| Malaysia | 11,620,637 | 9,522,017 | -2,098,620 |
| Switzerland | 6,945,722 | 6,991,691 | +45,969 |
| South Korea | 7,064,086 | 6,124,990 | -939,096 |
| France | 7,902,803 | 3,236,256 | -4,666,547 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 |
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 | 29 | 30 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -1 |
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) | 274,254,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,585,786 |
| Air transport | 10,439,209 |
| Other | 9,528,212 |
| Road transport | 508,472 |
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) | 150,448,838 | 123,805,721 | -26,643,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,282,355 | 96,303,431 | -13,978,924 |
| Air transport | 5,088,460 | 5,350,749 | +262,289 |
| Other | 4,409,014 | 5,119,198 | +710,184 |
| Road transport | 292,380 | 216,092 | -76,288 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 126,800,081 |
| London | 85,062,802 |
| Hull | 84,275,997 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,688,403 |
| Felixstowe | 26,855,789 |
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 | 71,913,277 | 54,886,804 | -17,026,473 |
| London | 46,771,113 | 38,291,689 | -8,479,424 |
| Hull | 45,591,876 | 38,684,121 | -6,907,755 |
| Middlesbrough | 30,681,474 | 40,006,929 | +9,325,455 |
| Felixstowe | 15,302,174 | 11,553,615 | -3,748,559 |
| Dover | 12,295,787 | 10,704,104 | -1,591,683 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,594,469 | 6,329,725 | -1,264,744 |
| 000 | 4,409,014 | 5,119,198 | +710,184 |
| Southampton | 5,163,002 | 3,301,428 | -1,861,574 |
| Killingholme | 5,196,421 | 2,226,453 | -2,969,968 |
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 | 153 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 127 |
| Manufacture of food products | 48 |
| Other manufacturing | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 165 |
| 2025-11 | 157 |
| 2025-10 | 156 |
| 2025-09 | 146 |
| 2025-08 | 151 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 120 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 119 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 118 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 117 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 116 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 115 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 114 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 114 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 180 |
| 1m-15m | 144 |
| 15m-54m | 75 |
| Other | 38 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 163,513,502 |
| Colombia | 109,965,614 |
| Panama | 71,788,427 |
| Netherlands | 51,625,385 |
| Italy | 22,703,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 97,726,202 | 65,787,300 | -31,938,902 |
| Colombia | 109,020,062 | 945,552 | -108,074,510 |
| Panama | 37,254 | 71,751,173 | +71,713,919 |
| Netherlands | 31,402,077 | 20,223,308 | -11,178,769 |
| Italy | 13,844,231 | 8,859,090 | -4,985,141 |
| Germany | 13,049,516 | 9,569,085 | -3,480,431 |
| China | 13,046,195 | 7,803,181 | -5,243,014 |
| United States | 12,520,321 | 7,866,197 | -4,654,124 |
| France | 10,367,762 | 8,408,473 | -1,959,289 |
| Turkey | 11,799,771 | 4,732,050 | -7,067,721 |
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 | 692,564 |
| Netherlands | 654,942 |
| Belgium | 620,660 |
| Germany | 249,073 |
| China | 54,902 |
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 | 343,821 | 348,743 | +4,922 |
| Netherlands | 475,001 | 179,941 | -295,060 |
| Belgium | 237,043 | 383,617 | +146,574 |
| Germany | 139,878 | 109,195 | -30,683 |
| China | 26,590 | 28,312 | +1,722 |
| Ireland | 0 | 83 | +83 |
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) | 514,389,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,339,676 |
| Air transport | 8,163,165 |
| Other | 2,283,221 |
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) | 315,103,000 | 199,286,126 | -115,816,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,471,822 | 40,867,854 | -7,603,968 |
| Air transport | 5,416,006 | 2,747,159 | -2,668,847 |
| Other | 1,228,342 | 1,054,879 | -173,463 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 202,714,689 |
| Hull | 161,216,037 |
| London | 63,383,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,825,905 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,304,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 121,974,114 | 80,740,575 | -41,233,539 |
| Hull | 99,679,672 | 61,536,365 | -38,143,307 |
| London | 39,758,756 | 23,624,980 | -16,133,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,066,527 | 21,759,378 | -7,307,149 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,792,052 | 18,512,814 | -3,279,238 |
| Southampton | 18,618,392 | 13,993,372 | -4,625,020 |
| Felixstowe | 10,368,592 | 5,220,370 | -5,148,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,247,331 | 5,633,885 | -3,613,446 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,453,961 | 2,986,038 | -2,467,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,811,903 | 1,179,571 | -1,632,332 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 291511 – Formic acid
- 291512 – Salts of formic acid
- 291513 – Esters of formic acid
- 291521 – Acetic acid
- 291524 – Acetic anhydride
- 291529 – Various acetic acid derivatives
- 291531 – Ethyl acetate
- 291532 – Vinyl acetate
- 291533 – n-Butyl acetate
- 291536 – Dinoseb (ISO) acetate
- 291539 – Various acetic acid esters
- 291540 – Chloroacetic acids
- 291550 – Propionic acid
- 291560 – Butanoic and pentanoic acids
- 291570 – Palmitic and stearic acids
- 291590 – Various saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids
Quick facts
HS code: 2915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications