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 | 12,445,800 |
| Poland | 1,523,033 |
| Germany | 1,484,866 |
| France | 96,093 |
| Belgium | 78,534 |
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 | 6,874,346 | 5,571,454 | -1,302,892 |
| Poland | 856,756 | 666,277 | -190,479 |
| Germany | 891,777 | 593,089 | -298,688 |
| France | 63,179 | 32,914 | -30,265 |
| Belgium | 76,700 | 1,834 | -74,866 |
| India | 31,486 | 2,041 | -29,445 |
| Sweden | 22,111 | 0 | -22,111 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,724 | 9,928 | +4,204 |
| United States | 10,781 | 4,120 | -6,661 |
| Slovenia | 8,530 | 0 | -8,530 |
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 | 10,636,016 |
| Germany | 3,350,545 |
| Poland | 1,585,908 |
| Belgium | 76,700 |
| India | 48,150 |
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 | 5,917,833 | 4,718,183 | -1,199,650 |
| Germany | 1,890,262 | 1,460,283 | -429,979 |
| Poland | 898,664 | 687,244 | -211,420 |
| Belgium | 76,700 | 0 | -76,700 |
| India | 41,041 | 7,109 | -33,932 |
| China | 9,073 | 14,076 | +5,003 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,108,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,568,720 |
| Air transport | 57,322 |
| 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) | 3,521,600 | 4,586,924 | +1,065,324 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,286,807 | 2,281,913 | -3,004,894 |
| Air transport | 36,332 | 20,990 | -15,342 |
| 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 | 12,082,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,456,675 |
| Dover | 702,851 |
| London | 250,592 |
| 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 | 6,807,480 | 5,275,108 | -1,532,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,277,457 | 1,179,218 | -98,239 |
| Dover | 354,091 | 348,760 | -5,331 |
| London | 250,592 | 0 | -250,592 |
| Killingholme | 26,503 | 30,483 | +3,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,642 | 13,687 | -26,955 |
| Felixstowe | 51,642 | 2,225 | -49,417 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,127 | 11,475 | -4,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,781 | 4,120 | -6,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,096 | +14,096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 50,354 |
| Spain | 27,676 |
| Belgium | 14,176 |
| 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 | 0 | -50,354 |
| Spain | 27,676 | 0 | -27,676 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14,176 | +14,176 |
| South Africa | 8,678 | 3,453 | -5,225 |
| Portugal | 10,379 | 0 | -10,379 |
| Ireland | 1,041 | 1,327 | +286 |
| Viet Nam | 2,106 | 0 | -2,106 |
| Germany | 2,000 | 0 | -2,000 |
| France | 1,921 | 0 | -1,921 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,611 | +1,611 |
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) | 108,485 |
| Air transport | 14,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,106 |
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) | 91,371 | 17,114 | -74,257 |
| Air transport | 10,678 | 3,453 | -7,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,106 | 0 | -2,106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 48,929 |
| Portsmouth | 25,189 |
| Felixstowe | 19,318 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,131 |
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 | 1,611 | -45,707 |
| Portsmouth | 25,189 | 0 | -25,189 |
| Felixstowe | 5,142 | 14,176 | +9,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,866 | 0 | -12,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,678 | 3,453 | -5,225 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,041 | 1,327 | +286 |
| Dover | 1,921 | 0 | -1,921 |
| 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