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 | 2,267,883 |
| China | 1,301,347 |
| Netherlands | 1,300,701 |
| Norway | 1,168,856 |
| Belgium | 816,355 |
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 | 1,208,450 | 1,059,433 | -149,017 |
| China | 679,321 | 622,026 | -57,295 |
| Netherlands | 870,524 | 430,177 | -440,347 |
| Norway | 540,887 | 627,969 | +87,082 |
| Belgium | 478,261 | 338,094 | -140,167 |
| Germany | 240,977 | 274,205 | +33,228 |
| Canada | 341,018 | 8,360 | -332,658 |
| United States | 110,142 | 129,632 | +19,490 |
| Ireland | 18,524 | 173,232 | +154,708 |
| Switzerland | 39,536 | 121,172 | +81,636 |
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 | 2,251,292 |
| China | 1,433,413 |
| Norway | 1,406,331 |
| 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 | 1,194,362 | 1,056,930 | -137,432 |
| China | 735,798 | 697,615 | -38,183 |
| Norway | 648,602 | 757,729 | +109,127 |
| Belgium | 401,336 | 410,306 | +8,970 |
| Italy | 666,398 | 0 | -666,398 |
| Germany | 262,448 | 308,300 | +45,852 |
| Netherlands | 136,939 | 279,230 | +142,291 |
| Canada | 332,002 | 8,360 | -323,642 |
| United States | 154,353 | 124,855 | -29,498 |
| India | 63,552 | 62,150 | -1,402 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 5,084,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,204,019 |
| Other | 199,297 |
| Road transport | 68,255 |
| Air transport | 30,791 |
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) | 3,537,534 | 1,547,376 | -1,990,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,024,266 | 2,179,753 | +1,155,487 |
| Other | 18,900 | 180,397 | +161,497 |
| Road transport | 39,536 | 28,719 | -10,817 |
| Air transport | 16,840 | 13,951 | -2,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,304,600 |
| Felixstowe | 1,019,256 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 657,519 |
| Middlesbrough | 487,669 |
| London | 373,578 |
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 | 1,994,062 | 2,310,538 | +316,476 |
| Felixstowe | 501,775 | 517,481 | +15,706 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 346,794 | 310,725 | -36,069 |
| Middlesbrough | 487,669 | 0 | -487,669 |
| London | 329,760 | 43,818 | -285,942 |
| Hull | 266,174 | 15,886 | -250,288 |
| Dover | 93,529 | 120,519 | +26,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,093 | 130,288 | +56,195 |
| Southampton | 203,236 | 0 | -203,236 |
| 000 | 18,900 | 180,397 | +161,497 |
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
|
13 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 51 |
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 38 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 32 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 25 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 25 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 22 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 18 |
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 | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 305,368 |
| United States | 121,443 |
| Belgium | 90,275 |
| Netherlands | 78,537 |
| Malaysia | 58,725 |
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 |
| Belgium | 51,666 | 38,609 | -13,057 |
| Netherlands | 45,301 | 33,236 | -12,065 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 58,725 | +58,725 |
| Poland | 0 | 53,459 | +53,459 |
| Saudi Arabia | 52,029 | 1,313 | -50,716 |
| Australia | 20,323 | 9,465 | -10,858 |
| 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) | 577,801 |
| Air transport | 173,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,228 |
| 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) | 431,305 | 146,496 | -284,809 |
| Air transport | 83,014 | 90,649 | +7,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,540 | 114,688 | +56,148 |
| 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 | 157,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,643 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,943 |
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 | 49,063 | 108,428 | +59,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,379 | 109,113 | +61,734 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,494 | 81,149 | +33,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,167 | 9,776 | -60,391 |
| Felixstowe | 25,546 | 18,791 | -6,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,951 | 0 | -33,951 |
| Southampton | 18,700 | 9,501 | -9,199 |
| 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