Import/export HS code 291550: Propionic acid
A chemical used in food preservation and animal feed
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,462,371 |
| Netherlands | 5,610,527 |
| Belgium | 2,187,854 |
| United States | 2,085,795 |
| Sweden | 869,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,954,785 | 4,507,586 | -1,447,199 |
| Netherlands | 2,992,457 | 2,618,070 | -374,387 |
| Belgium | 814,922 | 1,372,932 | +558,010 |
| United States | 1,057,976 | 1,027,819 | -30,157 |
| Sweden | 446,409 | 423,045 | -23,364 |
| Canada | 393,826 | 463,429 | +69,603 |
| France | 460,841 | 247,735 | -213,106 |
| Switzerland | 241,939 | 298,238 | +56,299 |
| Italy | 241,371 | 182,476 | -58,895 |
| China | 218,169 | 196,750 | -21,419 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,880,341 |
| Netherlands | 7,428,798 |
| United States | 3,152,636 |
| Spain | 974,606 |
| Canada | 896,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,317,898 | 3,562,443 | -755,455 |
| Netherlands | 4,626,963 | 2,801,835 | -1,825,128 |
| United States | 1,491,775 | 1,660,861 | +169,086 |
| Spain | 241,081 | 733,525 | +492,444 |
| Canada | 411,695 | 485,127 | +73,432 |
| Belgium | 242,605 | 634,677 | +392,072 |
| Sweden | 469,961 | 402,207 | -67,754 |
| China | 251,763 | 497,870 | +246,107 |
| Italy | 261,640 | 188,020 | -73,620 |
| France | 204,017 | 121,388 | -82,629 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 15,737,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,202,994 |
| Other | 779,355 |
| Air transport | 226,189 |
| Road transport | 5,078 |
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) | 8,475,946 | 7,261,257 | -1,214,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,270,703 | 3,932,291 | -338,412 |
| Other | 314,063 | 465,292 | +151,229 |
| Air transport | 112,429 | 113,760 | +1,331 |
| Road transport | 971 | 4,107 | +3,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 6,494,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,222,170 |
| Harwich | 2,839,681 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,301,405 |
| Dover | 1,859,978 |
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 | 3,704,384 | 2,789,807 | -914,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,194,609 | 2,027,561 | -167,048 |
| Harwich | 1,917,897 | 921,784 | -996,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,312,635 | 988,770 | -323,865 |
| Dover | 829,243 | 1,030,735 | +201,492 |
| Felixstowe | 681,795 | 1,096,629 | +414,834 |
| London | 589,316 | 544,869 | -44,447 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 446,349 | 596,382 | +150,033 |
| 000 | 314,063 | 465,292 | +151,229 |
| Southampton | 77,515 | 305,896 | +228,381 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 75 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 55 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 50 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 48 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 43 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 41 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 41 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,813,062 |
| Germany | 1,103,860 |
| Ireland | 951,749 |
| Spain | 741,226 |
| Netherlands | 528,743 |
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 | 1,023,635 | 789,427 | -234,208 |
| Germany | 621,075 | 482,785 | -138,290 |
| Ireland | 518,951 | 432,798 | -86,153 |
| Spain | 361,515 | 379,711 | +18,196 |
| Netherlands | 309,086 | 219,657 | -89,429 |
| India | 120,589 | 59,146 | -61,443 |
| Brazil | 62,564 | 112,150 | +49,586 |
| France | 80,058 | 44,441 | -35,617 |
| Argentina | 79,255 | 43,793 | -35,462 |
| Singapore | 36,959 | 79,732 | +42,773 |
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 | 383,382 |
| Germany | 86,221 |
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 | 194,309 | 189,073 | -5,236 |
| Germany | 23,821 | 62,400 | +38,579 |
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) | 3,230,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,852,787 |
| Other | 469,603 |
| Air transport | 369,838 |
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) | 1,749,667 | 1,481,038 | -268,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,581,867 | 1,270,920 | -310,947 |
| Other | 218,130 | 251,473 | +33,343 |
| Air transport | 251,892 | 117,946 | -133,946 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,772,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,767,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 492,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 486,421 |
| 000 | 469,603 |
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 | 933,639 | 839,130 | -94,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,233,514 | 533,819 | -699,695 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,158 | 361,564 | +230,406 |
| Immingham Docks | 290,859 | 195,562 | -95,297 |
| 000 | 218,130 | 251,473 | +33,343 |
| Hull | 268,858 | 159,670 | -109,188 |
| Southampton | 148,957 | 279,411 | +130,454 |
| London | 219,415 | 110,395 | -109,020 |
| Holyhead | 75,320 | 130,598 | +55,278 |
| Manchester Airport | 134,604 | 23,570 | -111,034 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in food preservation and animal feed