Import/export HS code 291539: Various acetic acid esters
Other esters derived from acetic acid, used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 13,785,761 |
| China | 10,051,728 |
| Germany | 7,945,817 |
| Netherlands | 7,205,910 |
| Switzerland | 3,693,402 |
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 | 6,853,302 | 6,932,459 | +79,157 |
| China | 5,244,298 | 4,807,430 | -436,868 |
| Germany | 4,194,873 | 3,750,944 | -443,929 |
| Netherlands | 3,459,561 | 3,746,349 | +286,788 |
| Switzerland | 2,188,781 | 1,504,621 | -684,160 |
| Spain | 1,240,238 | 1,015,215 | -225,023 |
| India | 985,272 | 1,021,152 | +35,880 |
| France | 749,074 | 1,224,658 | +475,584 |
| United States | 744,328 | 681,182 | -63,146 |
| Mexico | 385,946 | 450,241 | +64,295 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 16,678,661 |
| Germany | 10,031,257 |
| Belgium | 6,369,761 |
| United States | 5,500,882 |
| Switzerland | 3,514,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,445,867 | 8,232,794 | -213,073 |
| Germany | 5,235,677 | 4,795,580 | -440,097 |
| Belgium | 2,997,847 | 3,371,914 | +374,067 |
| United States | 2,919,552 | 2,581,330 | -338,222 |
| Switzerland | 1,940,901 | 1,574,039 | -366,862 |
| India | 1,377,468 | 1,242,582 | -134,886 |
| France | 956,335 | 1,434,465 | +478,130 |
| Mexico | 569,857 | 741,490 | +171,633 |
| Spain | 706,138 | 541,890 | -164,248 |
| Japan | 264,050 | 358,606 | +94,556 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +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) | 26,807,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,222,765 |
| Air transport | 2,813,728 |
| Other | 1,090,561 |
| Road transport | 30,422 |
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) | 14,523,037 | 12,284,795 | -2,238,242 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,449,550 | 11,773,215 | +1,323,665 |
| Air transport | 1,208,827 | 1,604,901 | +396,074 |
| Other | 670,586 | 419,975 | -250,611 |
| Road transport | 8,575 | 21,847 | +13,272 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,991,098 |
| Felixstowe | 8,034,994 |
| Dover | 7,845,580 |
| London | 4,646,764 |
| Southampton | 2,525,944 |
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 | 6,256,669 | 5,734,429 | -522,240 |
| Felixstowe | 4,137,834 | 3,897,160 | -240,674 |
| Dover | 3,976,288 | 3,869,292 | -106,996 |
| London | 1,706,824 | 2,939,940 | +1,233,116 |
| Southampton | 1,454,314 | 1,071,630 | -382,684 |
| Thamesport | 1,689,304 | 783,871 | -905,433 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,293,592 | 1,031,653 | -261,939 |
| Hull | 1,032,499 | 1,288,985 | +256,486 |
| Killingholme | 890,095 | 481,289 | -408,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 588,288 | 708,183 | +119,895 |
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
|
44 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
42 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 46 |
| 2026-04 | 45 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 124 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 121 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 118 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 116 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 102 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 99 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 97 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 74 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 71 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 States | 12,218,723 |
| Netherlands | 12,003,279 |
| Germany | 9,327,498 |
| Italy | 7,534,475 |
| Switzerland | 5,355,199 |
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 States | 7,055,996 | 5,162,727 | -1,893,269 |
| Netherlands | 6,489,330 | 5,513,949 | -975,381 |
| Germany | 5,052,154 | 4,275,344 | -776,810 |
| Italy | 4,493,819 | 3,040,656 | -1,453,163 |
| Switzerland | 3,117,573 | 2,237,626 | -879,947 |
| Poland | 2,828,962 | 2,478,556 | -350,406 |
| Romania | 2,027,981 | 2,142,054 | +114,073 |
| France | 2,052,838 | 1,594,276 | -458,562 |
| Spain | 1,450,038 | 1,967,476 | +517,438 |
| Turkey | 1,416,910 | 1,532,910 | +116,000 |
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 | 47,778 |
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 | 47,195 | 583 | -46,612 |
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) | 47,252,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,121,227 |
| Air transport | 1,413,059 |
| Other | 47,778 |
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) | 26,803,493 | 20,449,200 | -6,354,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,056,679 | 23,064,548 | +7,869 |
| Air transport | 787,973 | 625,086 | -162,887 |
| Other | 47,195 | 583 | -46,612 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,100,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,201,384 |
| Southampton | 9,779,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,461,545 |
| Hull | 9,423,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,853,832 | 10,247,159 | +393,327 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,226,487 | 7,974,897 | -2,251,590 |
| Southampton | 3,677,315 | 6,102,255 | +2,424,940 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,681,635 | 3,779,910 | -1,901,725 |
| Hull | 5,484,544 | 3,939,193 | -1,545,351 |
| Felixstowe | 4,838,384 | 3,812,486 | -1,025,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,247,380 | 2,434,429 | -1,812,951 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,336,930 | 2,040,072 | -296,858 |
| Dover | 1,499,116 | 1,377,580 | -121,536 |
| Harwich | 957,024 | 467,324 | -489,700 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291539
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other esters derived from acetic acid, used in various industries