Import/export HS code 291513: Esters of formic acid
Chemicals used in fragrances, flavors, and solvents
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,104,657 |
| United States | 238,769 |
| Switzerland | 217,358 |
| China | 139,974 |
| France | 97,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 806,098 | 298,559 | -507,539 |
| United States | 146,826 | 91,943 | -54,883 |
| Switzerland | 108,412 | 108,946 | +534 |
| China | 107,858 | 32,116 | -75,742 |
| France | 54,567 | 42,735 | -11,832 |
| Spain | 49,321 | 32,086 | -17,235 |
| Germany | 27,938 | 43,448 | +15,510 |
| Netherlands | 3,658 | 34,104 | +30,446 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 4,562 | +4,562 |
| India | 1,943 | 2,101 | +158 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 731,157 |
| United States | 229,602 |
| China | 192,871 |
| Netherlands | 188,286 |
| Spain | 156,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 522,176 | 208,981 | -313,195 |
| United States | 141,609 | 87,993 | -53,616 |
| China | 128,301 | 64,570 | -63,731 |
| Netherlands | 188,286 | 0 | -188,286 |
| Spain | 91,165 | 65,797 | -25,368 |
| United Kingdom | 58,570 | 84,442 | +25,872 |
| Germany | 57,166 | 71,665 | +14,499 |
| France | 57,341 | 36,482 | -20,859 |
| Mexico | 31,813 | 34,265 | +2,452 |
| India | 15,544 | 15,384 | -160 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,363,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 463,358 |
| Air transport | 176,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 944,063 | 419,288 | -524,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 298,921 | 164,437 | -134,484 |
| Air transport | 67,791 | 108,263 | +40,472 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 996,796 |
| Dover | 204,686 |
| Thamesport | 181,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 129,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 739,929 | 256,867 | -483,062 |
| Dover | 125,493 | 79,193 | -46,300 |
| Thamesport | 77,301 | 103,798 | +26,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,583 | 87,138 | +44,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,698 | 6,218 | -115,480 |
| Felixstowe | 74,683 | 41,116 | -33,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,026 | 26,047 | +21 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,450 | 17,864 | -1,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,034 | 11,190 | -6,844 |
| Portsmouth | 18,197 | 10,334 | -7,863 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 39 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 39 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 23 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 21 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 16 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 14 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 14 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1,782,613 |
| Netherlands | 1,175,958 |
| Spain | 696,949 |
| Saudi Arabia | 569,374 |
| Switzerland | 165,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1,704,822 | 77,791 | -1,627,031 |
| Netherlands | 488,781 | 687,177 | +198,396 |
| Spain | 299,145 | 397,804 | +98,659 |
| Saudi Arabia | 569,374 | 0 | -569,374 |
| Switzerland | 138,847 | 27,045 | -111,802 |
| Malaysia | 16,602 | 133,842 | +117,240 |
| Colombia | 124,701 | 6,002 | -118,699 |
| Germany | 82,600 | 47,209 | -35,391 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 121,845 | +121,845 |
| Romania | 0 | 95,863 | +95,863 |
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) | 3,244,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,202,660 |
| Air transport | 216,393 |
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) | 2,639,831 | 604,660 | -2,035,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 926,489 | 1,276,171 | +349,682 |
| Air transport | 140,084 | 76,309 | -63,775 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,383,725 |
| Felixstowe | 1,363,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 999,073 |
| Southampton | 597,872 |
| Hull | 466,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 587,322 | 796,403 | +209,081 |
| Felixstowe | 1,278,496 | 84,557 | -1,193,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 762,797 | 236,276 | -526,521 |
| Southampton | 445,678 | 152,194 | -293,484 |
| Hull | 136,932 | 329,933 | +193,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,813 | 221,250 | -15,563 |
| Dover | 72,672 | 0 | -72,672 |
| Manchester Airport | 63,526 | 6,057 | -57,469 |
| ZLC | 27,750 | 30,869 | +3,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,652 | 23,314 | -3,338 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291513
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in fragrances, flavors, and solvents