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 | 2,259,841 |
| Belgium | 716,756 |
| Germany | 281,953 |
| Ireland | 86,485 |
| United States | 20,021 |
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 | 1,252,937 | 1,006,904 | -246,033 |
| Belgium | 386,961 | 329,795 | -57,166 |
| Germany | 153,617 | 128,336 | -25,281 |
| Ireland | 35,551 | 50,934 | +15,383 |
| United States | 0 | 20,021 | +20,021 |
| France | 4,023 | 0 | -4,023 |
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 | 1,549,500 |
| India | 856,960 |
| Saudi Arabia | 439,771 |
| Mexico | 270,251 |
| Netherlands | 145,723 |
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 | 619,821 | 929,679 | +309,858 |
| India | 438,470 | 418,490 | -19,980 |
| Saudi Arabia | 439,771 | 0 | -439,771 |
| Mexico | 195,772 | 74,479 | -121,293 |
| Netherlands | 87,398 | 58,325 | -29,073 |
| United Kingdom | 32,209 | 47,795 | +15,586 |
| Belgium | 13,754 | 0 | -13,754 |
| Germany | 1,094 | 4,083 | +2,989 |
| France | 1,458 | 0 | -1,458 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,909,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,448,409 |
| Other | 6,481 |
| Air transport | 4,193 |
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) | 1,035,755 | 874,241 | -161,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 792,898 | 655,511 | -137,387 |
| Other | 3,342 | 3,139 | -203 |
| Air transport | 1,094 | 3,099 | +2,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,073,582 |
| Hull | 115,714 |
| Heysham | 80,004 |
| Middlesbrough | 63,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,750 |
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 | 1,629,976 | 1,443,606 | -186,370 |
| Hull | 99,050 | 16,664 | -82,386 |
| Heysham | 32,209 | 47,795 | +15,586 |
| Middlesbrough | 63,395 | 0 | -63,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 19,750 | +19,750 |
| 000 | 3,342 | 3,139 | -203 |
| Dover | 4,023 | 1,937 | -2,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,094 | 3,099 | +2,005 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
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