Import/export HS code 291512: Salts of formic acid
Compounds derived from formic acid, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,550,263 |
| Netherlands | 1,367,459 |
| China | 1,366,558 |
| Norway | 1,138,209 |
| Belgium | 824,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,539,905 | 1,010,358 | -529,547 |
| Netherlands | 894,640 | 472,819 | -421,821 |
| China | 664,834 | 701,724 | +36,890 |
| Norway | 512,139 | 626,070 | +113,931 |
| Belgium | 479,249 | 344,841 | -134,408 |
| Germany | 261,974 | 289,166 | +27,192 |
| Canada | 350,691 | 172,342 | -178,349 |
| United States | 149,002 | 133,456 | -15,546 |
| Switzerland | 47,071 | 123,432 | +76,361 |
| Ireland | 18,421 | 142,124 | +123,703 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,612,287 |
| China | 1,510,683 |
| Norway | 1,315,814 |
| Belgium | 811,642 |
| Italy | 666,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,520,793 | 1,091,494 | -429,299 |
| China | 731,920 | 778,763 | +46,843 |
| Norway | 619,854 | 695,960 | +76,106 |
| Belgium | 401,336 | 410,306 | +8,970 |
| Italy | 601,577 | 64,821 | -536,756 |
| Germany | 248,056 | 327,698 | +79,642 |
| Canada | 341,675 | 172,342 | -169,333 |
| Netherlands | 237,761 | 261,300 | +23,539 |
| United States | 189,532 | 126,284 | -63,248 |
| India | 70,837 | 62,435 | -8,402 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 5,236,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,688,944 |
| Other | 168,136 |
| Road transport | 79,073 |
| Air transport | 39,424 |
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) | 3,447,264 | 1,789,388 | -1,657,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,468,029 | 2,220,915 | +752,886 |
| Other | 18,801 | 149,335 | +130,534 |
| Road transport | 48,094 | 30,979 | -17,115 |
| Air transport | 24,044 | 15,380 | -8,664 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,218,185 |
| Felixstowe | 1,130,517 |
| London | 721,697 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 657,519 |
| Middlesbrough | 487,669 |
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 | 1,962,300 | 2,255,885 | +293,585 |
| Felixstowe | 623,625 | 506,892 | -116,733 |
| London | 487,733 | 233,964 | -253,769 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 279,977 | 377,542 | +97,565 |
| Middlesbrough | 422,848 | 64,821 | -358,027 |
| Southampton | 376,891 | 0 | -376,891 |
| Hull | 281,494 | 19,311 | -262,183 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,701 | 130,288 | +19,587 |
| Dover | 120,248 | 98,455 | -21,793 |
| 000 | 18,801 | 149,335 | +130,534 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 58 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 50 |
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 38 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 32 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 25 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 25 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 22 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 305,368 |
| United States | 121,443 |
| Netherlands | 103,910 |
| Belgium | 90,275 |
| Australia | 56,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 230,176 | 75,192 | -154,984 |
| United States | 77,580 | 43,863 | -33,717 |
| Netherlands | 63,948 | 39,962 | -23,986 |
| Belgium | 51,666 | 38,609 | -13,057 |
| Australia | 47,100 | 9,465 | -37,635 |
| Poland | 0 | 53,459 | +53,459 |
| Saudi Arabia | 52,029 | 1,313 | -50,716 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,910 | 0 | -31,910 |
| Costa Rica | 29,664 | 0 | -29,664 |
| Egypt | 23,241 | 0 | -23,241 |
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 | 96 |
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 | 96 | 0 | -96 |
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) | 627,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,090 |
| Air transport | 143,859 |
| Other | 6,885 |
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) | 486,143 | 140,988 | -345,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,402 | 114,688 | +53,286 |
| Air transport | 85,790 | 58,069 | -27,721 |
| Other | 3,530 | 3,355 | -175 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 230,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,678 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 230,176 | 0 | -230,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,524 | 115,154 | +45,630 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,241 | 109,113 | +58,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,270 | 48,569 | -1,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,767 | 0 | -77,767 |
| Southampton | 45,477 | 7,043 | -38,434 |
| Felixstowe | 25,546 | 18,791 | -6,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,951 | 0 | -33,951 |
| 499 | 23,241 | 0 | -23,241 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,174 | 2,168 | -16,006 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds derived from formic acid, used in various industries