Import/export HS code 291524: Acetic anhydride
A chemical used in the production of plastics, dyes, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,331,160 |
| Belgium | 641,376 |
| Germany | 263,080 |
| Ireland | 89,004 |
| France | 16,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,480,361 | 850,799 | -629,562 |
| Belgium | 368,423 | 272,953 | -95,470 |
| Germany | 154,494 | 108,586 | -45,908 |
| Ireland | 60,861 | 28,143 | -32,718 |
| France | 14,992 | 1,458 | -13,534 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,213,947 |
| Saudi Arabia | 784,198 |
| India | 768,584 |
| Mexico | 244,859 |
| Netherlands | 220,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 539,424 | 674,523 | +135,099 |
| Saudi Arabia | 784,198 | 0 | -784,198 |
| India | 399,422 | 369,162 | -30,260 |
| Mexico | 131,246 | 113,613 | -17,633 |
| Netherlands | 162,009 | 58,325 | -103,684 |
| United Kingdom | 57,519 | 28,143 | -29,376 |
| Belgium | 0 | 13,754 | +13,754 |
| Germany | 1,094 | 2,961 | +1,867 |
| France | 0 | 1,458 | +1,458 |
| Switzerland | 877 | 0 | -877 |
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 | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 1,818,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,514,854 |
| Air transport | 3,948 |
| Other | 3,342 |
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) | 1,058,495 | 760,431 | -298,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,015,323 | 499,531 | -515,792 |
| Air transport | 1,971 | 1,977 | +6 |
| Other | 3,342 | 0 | -3,342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,971,031 |
| Hull | 195,305 |
| Heysham | 85,662 |
| Middlesbrough | 63,395 |
| Dover | 18,387 |
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 | 1,783,680 | 1,187,351 | -596,329 |
| Hull | 154,232 | 41,073 | -113,159 |
| Heysham | 57,519 | 28,143 | -29,376 |
| Middlesbrough | 63,395 | 0 | -63,395 |
| Dover | 14,992 | 3,395 | -11,597 |
| 000 | 3,342 | 0 | -3,342 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,094 | 1,977 | +883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 877 | 0 | -877 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291524
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in the production of plastics, dyes, and pharmaceuticals