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 | 13,329,441 |
| China | 9,851,667 |
| Germany | 7,638,722 |
| Netherlands | 6,771,329 |
| Switzerland | 3,479,879 |
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 | 7,042,571 | 6,286,870 | -755,701 |
| China | 5,405,609 | 4,446,058 | -959,551 |
| Germany | 4,115,762 | 3,522,960 | -592,802 |
| Netherlands | 3,275,738 | 3,495,591 | +219,853 |
| Switzerland | 2,031,968 | 1,447,911 | -584,057 |
| Spain | 1,151,924 | 955,169 | -196,755 |
| France | 715,483 | 1,188,312 | +472,829 |
| India | 932,778 | 931,209 | -1,569 |
| United States | 730,040 | 638,025 | -92,015 |
| Mexico | 269,570 | 450,241 | +180,671 |
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 | 16,104,879 |
| Germany | 9,566,074 |
| Belgium | 6,098,314 |
| United States | 5,318,263 |
| Switzerland | 3,469,009 |
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 | 8,636,442 | 7,468,437 | -1,168,005 |
| Germany | 5,085,232 | 4,480,842 | -604,390 |
| Belgium | 2,874,055 | 3,224,259 | +350,204 |
| United States | 2,885,075 | 2,433,188 | -451,887 |
| Switzerland | 1,981,650 | 1,487,359 | -494,291 |
| India | 1,302,161 | 1,144,204 | -157,957 |
| France | 953,299 | 1,312,765 | +359,466 |
| Spain | 717,433 | 481,906 | -235,527 |
| Mexico | 453,809 | 727,991 | +274,182 |
| Japan | 257,344 | 343,437 | +86,093 |
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 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| 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) | 25,624,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,330,221 |
| Air transport | 2,759,718 |
| Other | 1,067,668 |
| 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) | 14,343,571 | 11,280,728 | -3,062,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,235,217 | 11,095,004 | +859,787 |
| Air transport | 1,255,304 | 1,504,414 | +249,110 |
| Other | 748,938 | 318,730 | -430,208 |
| 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 | 11,399,195 |
| Felixstowe | 7,821,159 |
| Dover | 7,649,437 |
| London | 4,443,643 |
| Southampton | 2,422,831 |
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 | 6,120,927 | 5,278,268 | -842,659 |
| Felixstowe | 4,248,834 | 3,572,325 | -676,509 |
| Dover | 4,001,734 | 3,647,703 | -354,031 |
| London | 1,621,953 | 2,821,690 | +1,199,737 |
| Southampton | 1,428,161 | 994,670 | -433,491 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,277,609 | 980,119 | -297,490 |
| Hull | 1,079,741 | 1,173,757 | +94,016 |
| Thamesport | 1,520,647 | 726,223 | -794,424 |
| Killingholme | 883,195 | 454,262 | -428,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 457,836 | 688,273 | +230,437 |
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 | 47 |
| 2026-04 | 46 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 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 | 11,784,933 |
| Netherlands | 11,570,575 |
| Germany | 8,852,533 |
| Italy | 7,023,272 |
| Poland | 5,187,793 |
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 | 7,096,469 | 4,688,464 | -2,408,005 |
| Netherlands | 6,853,306 | 4,717,269 | -2,136,037 |
| Germany | 4,904,908 | 3,947,625 | -957,283 |
| Italy | 4,256,543 | 2,766,729 | -1,489,814 |
| Poland | 2,927,340 | 2,260,453 | -666,887 |
| Switzerland | 3,013,935 | 2,034,377 | -979,558 |
| Romania | 1,871,815 | 2,036,758 | +164,943 |
| France | 2,026,711 | 1,488,675 | -538,036 |
| Spain | 1,381,467 | 1,888,134 | +506,667 |
| Ireland | 1,501,448 | 1,262,189 | -239,259 |
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 | 39,404 |
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 | 39,108 | 296 | -38,812 |
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) | 44,592,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,224,607 |
| Air transport | 1,354,093 |
| Other | 39,404 |
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) | 26,324,696 | 18,267,563 | -8,057,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,905,100 | 21,319,507 | -1,585,593 |
| Air transport | 771,242 | 582,851 | -188,391 |
| Other | 39,108 | 296 | -38,812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,232,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,332,550 |
| Southampton | 9,567,977 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,038,072 |
| Hull | 8,891,590 |
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 | 9,680,281 | 9,551,879 | -128,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,974,465 | 7,358,085 | -2,616,380 |
| Southampton | 4,057,543 | 5,510,434 | +1,452,891 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,616,277 | 3,421,795 | -2,194,482 |
| Hull | 5,314,644 | 3,576,946 | -1,737,698 |
| Felixstowe | 4,739,505 | 3,247,046 | -1,492,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,016,742 | 2,177,287 | -1,839,455 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,214,815 | 1,966,111 | -248,704 |
| Dover | 1,654,783 | 1,143,850 | -510,933 |
| Harwich | 826,137 | 395,123 | -431,014 |
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