Import/export HS code 291511: Formic acid
A chemical used in textiles, leather processing, and as a preservative
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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 | 5,573,120 |
| China | 1,813,620 |
| Finland | 1,117,073 |
| Belgium | 938,766 |
| Netherlands | 848,741 |
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 | 2,684,580 | 2,888,540 | +203,960 |
| China | 824,686 | 988,934 | +164,248 |
| Finland | 578,837 | 538,236 | -40,601 |
| Belgium | 579,139 | 359,627 | -219,512 |
| Netherlands | 541,533 | 307,208 | -234,325 |
| France | 101,442 | 17,860 | -83,582 |
| United States | 26,060 | 73,032 | +46,972 |
| Sweden | 42,558 | 25,639 | -16,919 |
| Ireland | 6,206 | 29,611 | +23,405 |
| South Korea | 0 | 22,882 | +22,882 |
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 | 5,164,033 |
| Finland | 1,864,488 |
| China | 1,863,783 |
| Belgium | 920,179 |
| Netherlands | 482,328 |
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 | 2,582,422 | 2,581,611 | -811 |
| Finland | 1,124,385 | 740,103 | -384,282 |
| China | 830,118 | 1,033,665 | +203,547 |
| Belgium | 358,878 | 561,301 | +202,423 |
| Netherlands | 291,255 | 191,073 | -100,182 |
| United States | 42,391 | 56,777 | +14,386 |
| Sweden | 42,558 | 25,639 | -16,919 |
| United Kingdom | 43,739 | 15,059 | -28,680 |
| Austria | 33,070 | 0 | -33,070 |
| Czechia | 5,304 | 15,288 | +9,984 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 8,112,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,413,612 |
| Air transport | 91,184 |
| Other | 54,816 |
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) | 4,072,342 | 4,040,405 | -31,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,269,247 | 1,144,365 | -124,882 |
| Air transport | 42,814 | 48,370 | +5,556 |
| Other | 30,307 | 24,509 | -5,798 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 2,581,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,344,074 |
| Felixstowe | 1,806,728 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,094,112 |
| London | 791,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,657,984 | 923,607 | -734,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,108,654 | 1,235,420 | +126,766 |
| Felixstowe | 741,306 | 1,065,422 | +324,116 |
| Middlesbrough | 553,581 | 540,531 | -13,050 |
| London | 374,812 | 416,363 | +41,551 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 364,375 | 246,277 | -118,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,658 | 260,748 | +233,090 |
| Dover | 160,671 | 56,462 | -104,209 |
| Thamesport | 136,790 | 0 | -136,790 |
| Purfleet | 49,982 | 85,829 | +35,847 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
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+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,462,538 |
| Ireland | 422,044 |
| Netherlands | 346,901 |
| United States | 180,758 |
| China | 147,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 896,454 | 566,084 | -330,370 |
| Ireland | 270,266 | 151,778 | -118,488 |
| Netherlands | 209,253 | 137,648 | -71,605 |
| United States | 180,758 | 0 | -180,758 |
| China | 44,676 | 102,799 | +58,123 |
| Belgium | 27,711 | 55,685 | +27,974 |
| Georgia | 0 | 55,109 | +55,109 |
| Saudi Arabia | 45,902 | 0 | -45,902 |
| India | 28,959 | 9,105 | -19,854 |
| Thailand | 5,989 | 31,302 | +25,313 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 158,190 |
| China | 73,286 |
| XI | 3,907 |
| Ireland | 83 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 112,324 | 45,866 | -66,458 |
| China | 33,400 | 39,886 | +6,486 |
| XI | 3,679 | 228 | -3,451 |
| 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) | 2,082,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 385,753 |
| Air transport | 255,773 |
| Other | 237,749 |
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) | 1,278,055 | 804,460 | -473,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,774 | 182,979 | -19,795 |
| Air transport | 147,170 | 108,603 | -38,567 |
| Other | 150,670 | 87,079 | -63,591 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 939,267 |
| Felixstowe | 484,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 321,392 |
| 000 | 237,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 810,501 | 128,766 | -681,735 |
| Felixstowe | 93,066 | 391,306 | +298,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,821 | 141,717 | -120,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,459 | 136,933 | -47,526 |
| 000 | 150,670 | 87,079 | -63,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,360 | 105,654 | -1,706 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,300 | 25,947 | -57,353 |
| Holyhead | 35,267 | 37,683 | +2,416 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,104 | 48,082 | +39,978 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 55,109 | +55,109 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in textiles, leather processing, and as a preservative