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 | 2,415,892 |
| China | 1,371,810 |
| Netherlands | 1,322,690 |
| Norway | 949,096 |
| Belgium | 869,655 |
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 | 1,523,564 | 892,328 | -631,236 |
| China | 705,010 | 666,800 | -38,210 |
| Netherlands | 798,338 | 524,352 | -273,986 |
| Norway | 509,447 | 439,649 | -69,798 |
| Belgium | 562,659 | 306,996 | -255,663 |
| Canada | 350,691 | 163,982 | -186,709 |
| Germany | 281,977 | 172,325 | -109,652 |
| United States | 83,958 | 196,428 | +112,470 |
| Switzerland | 57,952 | 61,310 | +3,358 |
| Ireland | 18,161 | 50,152 | +31,991 |
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 | 2,393,749 |
| China | 1,484,147 |
| Norway | 1,078,417 |
| Belgium | 828,752 |
| 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 | 1,504,452 | 889,297 | -615,155 |
| China | 775,496 | 708,651 | -66,845 |
| Norway | 622,452 | 455,965 | -166,487 |
| Belgium | 476,245 | 352,507 | -123,738 |
| Italy | 487,639 | 178,759 | -308,880 |
| Germany | 251,912 | 290,719 | +38,807 |
| Canada | 341,675 | 163,982 | -177,693 |
| Netherlands | 271,495 | 219,008 | -52,487 |
| United States | 126,352 | 188,434 | +62,082 |
| India | 73,145 | 37,758 | -35,387 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,140,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,184,479 |
| Road transport | 82,770 |
| Other | 75,953 |
| Air transport | 39,404 |
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) | 3,421,073 | 1,719,410 | -1,701,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,452,831 | 1,731,648 | +278,817 |
| Road transport | 58,975 | 23,795 | -35,180 |
| Other | 18,416 | 57,537 | +39,121 |
| Air transport | 21,421 | 17,983 | -3,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,718,297 |
| Felixstowe | 1,104,081 |
| London | 746,874 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 518,968 |
| 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 | 1,964,727 | 1,753,570 | -211,157 |
| Felixstowe | 641,985 | 462,096 | -179,889 |
| London | 486,096 | 260,778 | -225,318 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 290,274 | 228,694 | -61,580 |
| Middlesbrough | 308,910 | 178,759 | -130,151 |
| Hull | 353,090 | 34,745 | -318,345 |
| Southampton | 376,891 | 0 | -376,891 |
| Dover | 178,186 | 93,856 | -84,330 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,624 | 187,005 | +141,381 |
| Harwich | 42,811 | 98,797 | +55,986 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 54 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 46 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 34 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 32 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 25 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 23 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 21 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 15 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 230,176 |
| United States | 115,679 |
| Netherlands | 107,546 |
| Belgium | 90,275 |
| Saudi Arabia | 53,342 |
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 | 0 | 230,176 | +230,176 |
| United States | 78,941 | 36,738 | -42,203 |
| Netherlands | 73,442 | 34,104 | -39,338 |
| Belgium | 51,666 | 38,609 | -13,057 |
| Saudi Arabia | 52,029 | 1,313 | -50,716 |
| Australia | 47,100 | 2,422 | -44,678 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,210 | 18,700 | +5,490 |
| Costa Rica | 29,664 | 0 | -29,664 |
| Italy | 13,760 | 13,970 | +210 |
| 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) | 529,301 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,085 |
| Air transport | 130,430 |
| Other | 3,530 |
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) | 243,899 | 285,402 | +41,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,342 | 68,743 | +401 |
| Air transport | 87,202 | 43,228 | -43,974 |
| Other | 3,530 | 0 | -3,530 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 230,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,260 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,000 |
| 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 | 0 | 230,176 | +230,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,863 | 55,654 | -11,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,394 | 37,866 | -34,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,147 | 40,853 | -8,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,767 | 0 | -77,767 |
| Southampton | 26,777 | 18,700 | -8,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,951 | 0 | -33,951 |
| Felixstowe | 25,546 | 2,422 | -23,124 |
| 499 | 23,241 | 0 | -23,241 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,174 | 0 | -18,174 |
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