Import/export HS code 291532: Vinyl acetate
A chemical used in the production of adhesives, paints, and plastics
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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 | 60,179,898 |
| Netherlands | 5,144,391 |
| Germany | 3,138,223 |
| Switzerland | 535,012 |
| France | 208,995 |
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 | 30,827,629 | 29,352,269 | -1,475,360 |
| Netherlands | 3,307,510 | 1,836,881 | -1,470,629 |
| Germany | 1,338,773 | 1,799,450 | +460,677 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 535,012 | +535,012 |
| France | 105,664 | 103,331 | -2,333 |
| United States | 20,927 | 19,375 | -1,552 |
| Singapore | 21,332 | 0 | -21,332 |
| Mexico | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
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 | 47,133,719 |
| South Korea | 13,022,602 |
| Singapore | 5,206,328 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,115,259 |
| Germany | 518,417 |
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 | 26,115,078 | 21,018,641 | -5,096,437 |
| South Korea | 6,985,178 | 6,037,424 | -947,754 |
| Singapore | 1,136,687 | 4,069,641 | +2,932,954 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,020,068 | 2,095,191 | +1,075,123 |
| Germany | 281,719 | 236,698 | -45,021 |
| Belgium | 59,332 | 107,834 | +48,502 |
| Spain | 0 | 59,577 | +59,577 |
| France | 23,773 | 0 | -23,773 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 19,201 | +19,201 |
| India | 0 | 2,111 | +2,111 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,917,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,349,099 |
| Air transport | 2,942 |
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) | 34,029,029 | 31,888,258 | -2,140,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,591,039 | 1,758,060 | +167,021 |
| Air transport | 2,942 | 0 | -2,942 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 31,860,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,106,992 |
| London | 7,337,700 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,382,049 |
| Dover | 206,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 15,392,007 | 16,468,321 | +1,076,314 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,067,969 | 12,039,023 | -3,028,946 |
| London | 4,619,800 | 2,717,900 | -1,901,900 |
| Middlesbrough | 413,296 | 1,968,753 | +1,555,457 |
| Dover | 105,664 | 101,220 | -4,444 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 170,690 | +170,690 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 133,390 | +133,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,332 | 47,021 | +25,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,767 | 0 | -1,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 48 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 47 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 37 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 35 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL UK LIMITED | 28 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 15 |
| CHEMOXY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 13 |
| SYNTHOMER PLC | 13 |
| BOSTIK ADHESIVES LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 63,067 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,018 |
| Norway | 6,250 |
| United States | 4,314 |
| France | 2,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 27,369 | 35,698 | +8,329 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,018 | 0 | -27,018 |
| Norway | 6,250 | 0 | -6,250 |
| United States | 2,400 | 1,914 | -486 |
| France | 2,493 | 0 | -2,493 |
| China | 2,027 | 0 | -2,027 |
| Netherlands | 2,020 | 0 | -2,020 |
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) | 81,067 |
| Air transport | 17,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,743 |
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) | 46,635 | 34,432 | -12,203 |
| Air transport | 14,199 | 3,180 | -11,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,743 | 0 | -8,743 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 81,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 46,635 | 34,432 | -12,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,752 | 0 | -7,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,437 | 1,914 | -3,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,250 | 0 | -6,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,493 | 0 | -2,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,266 | +1,266 |
| ZLC | 1,010 | 0 | -1,010 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291532
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in the production of adhesives, paints, and plastics