Import/export HS code 291540: Chloroacetic acids
Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and herbicides
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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 | 14,539,020 |
| Germany | 1,625,834 |
| Poland | 1,604,348 |
| France | 68,040 |
| India | 29,139 |
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 | 6,967,909 | 7,571,111 | +603,202 |
| Germany | 821,066 | 804,768 | -16,298 |
| Poland | 911,396 | 692,952 | -218,444 |
| France | 23,282 | 44,758 | +21,476 |
| India | 11,467 | 17,672 | +6,205 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,925 | 9,870 | -1,055 |
| Italy | 0 | 15,656 | +15,656 |
| United States | 13,964 | 937 | -13,027 |
| Slovenia | 8,530 | 0 | -8,530 |
| China | 3,349 | 4,148 | +799 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,534,508 |
| Germany | 3,668,849 |
| Poland | 1,645,751 |
| India | 44,692 |
| China | 28,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,924,633 | 6,609,875 | +685,242 |
| Germany | 1,865,778 | 1,803,071 | -62,707 |
| Poland | 931,832 | 713,919 | -217,913 |
| India | 24,205 | 20,487 | -3,718 |
| China | 14,274 | 14,018 | -256 |
| United States | 14,212 | 4,831 | -9,381 |
| Italy | 1,268 | 0 | -1,268 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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) | 9,943,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,932,666 |
| Air transport | 59,954 |
| Road transport | 5,262 |
| Other | 951 |
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) | 4,025,465 | 5,918,105 | +1,892,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,704,218 | 3,228,448 | -1,475,770 |
| Air transport | 42,205 | 17,749 | -24,456 |
| Road transport | 4,314 | 948 | -3,366 |
| Other | 0 | 951 | +951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 13,917,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,820,172 |
| Dover | 810,976 |
| London | 180,664 |
| Killingholme | 56,986 |
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 | 6,792,790 | 7,124,314 | +331,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,306,019 | 1,514,153 | +208,134 |
| Dover | 351,923 | 459,053 | +107,130 |
| London | 180,664 | 0 | -180,664 |
| Killingholme | 56,986 | 0 | -56,986 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,240 | 13,687 | -12,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,927 | 11,417 | -8,510 |
| Felixstowe | 965 | 17,856 | +16,891 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 15,656 | +15,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,964 | 937 | -13,027 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 51,563 |
| Spain | 26,605 |
| Belgium | 21,420 |
| South Africa | 12,131 |
| Portugal | 10,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 50,354 | 1,209 | -49,145 |
| Spain | 26,605 | 0 | -26,605 |
| Belgium | 996 | 20,424 | +19,428 |
| South Africa | 8,678 | 3,453 | -5,225 |
| Portugal | 10,379 | 0 | -10,379 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,941 | +2,941 |
| Ireland | 1,041 | 1,327 | +286 |
| Viet Nam | 2,106 | 0 | -2,106 |
| Germany | 2,000 | 0 | -2,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,946 |
| Air transport | 14,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,375 | 24,571 | -64,804 |
| Air transport | 10,678 | 3,453 | -7,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,106 | 1,330 | -776 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 50,259 |
| Felixstowe | 27,771 |
| Portsmouth | 25,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 47,318 | 2,941 | -44,377 |
| Felixstowe | 6,138 | 21,633 | +15,495 |
| Portsmouth | 25,189 | 0 | -25,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,678 | 3,453 | -5,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,795 | 0 | -11,795 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,041 | 1,327 | +286 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,009 | 0 | -1,009 |
| East Midlands Airport | 991 | 0 | -991 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and herbicides