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 | 10,259,593 |
| Netherlands | 6,081,420 |
| Belgium | 2,804,167 |
| United States | 2,352,531 |
| Sweden | 1,176,756 |
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 | 5,951,009 | 4,308,584 | -1,642,425 |
| Netherlands | 2,851,940 | 3,229,480 | +377,540 |
| Belgium | 887,323 | 1,916,844 | +1,029,521 |
| United States | 1,196,678 | 1,155,853 | -40,825 |
| Sweden | 394,934 | 781,822 | +386,888 |
| Canada | 428,633 | 435,690 | +7,057 |
| France | 323,297 | 316,760 | -6,537 |
| China | 295,530 | 257,269 | -38,261 |
| Switzerland | 251,702 | 299,215 | +47,513 |
| Spain | 70,765 | 399,225 | +328,460 |
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 | 7,875,311 |
| Netherlands | 7,724,187 |
| United States | 3,320,318 |
| Belgium | 1,270,424 |
| Spain | 1,205,862 |
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 | 4,303,687 | 3,571,624 | -732,063 |
| Netherlands | 4,368,109 | 3,356,078 | -1,012,031 |
| United States | 1,623,545 | 1,696,773 | +73,228 |
| Belgium | 185,399 | 1,085,025 | +899,626 |
| Spain | 255,431 | 950,431 | +695,000 |
| Sweden | 418,486 | 740,327 | +321,841 |
| China | 467,082 | 517,388 | +50,306 |
| Canada | 448,123 | 455,767 | +7,644 |
| Italy | 250,857 | 240,537 | -10,320 |
| France | 200,989 | 149,110 | -51,879 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| 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) | 16,715,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,871,388 |
| Other | 792,489 |
| Air transport | 314,030 |
| 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) | 8,652,772 | 8,062,810 | -589,962 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,064,006 | 4,807,382 | +743,376 |
| Other | 310,792 | 481,697 | +170,905 |
| Air transport | 126,481 | 187,549 | +61,068 |
| Road transport | 5,078 | 0 | -5,078 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 6,321,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,976,848 |
| Harwich | 3,065,076 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,634,421 |
| Dover | 2,078,039 |
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 | 3,638,228 | 2,683,648 | -954,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,110,478 | 2,866,370 | +755,892 |
| Harwich | 2,113,171 | 951,905 | -1,161,266 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,347,442 | 1,286,979 | -60,463 |
| Dover | 762,693 | 1,315,346 | +552,653 |
| Felixstowe | 595,460 | 1,217,865 | +622,405 |
| London | 551,692 | 659,906 | +108,214 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 436,214 | 539,888 | +103,674 |
| 000 | 310,792 | 481,697 | +170,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 195,033 | 336,198 | +141,165 |
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 | 23 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 79 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 58 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 53 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 52 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 50 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 47 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 43 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 43 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 2,051,654 |
| Germany | 1,163,651 |
| Ireland | 996,237 |
| Spain | 844,573 |
| Netherlands | 453,120 |
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 | 1,014,767 | 1,036,887 | +22,120 |
| Germany | 670,933 | 492,718 | -178,215 |
| Ireland | 537,803 | 458,434 | -79,369 |
| Spain | 444,839 | 399,734 | -45,105 |
| Netherlands | 99,811 | 353,309 | +253,498 |
| Singapore | 32,301 | 177,666 | +145,365 |
| India | 108,935 | 77,651 | -31,284 |
| Brazil | 64,595 | 116,530 | +51,935 |
| France | 81,206 | 47,043 | -34,163 |
| Argentina | 121,735 | 1,313 | -120,422 |
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 | 388,461 |
| 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 | 192,035 | 196,426 | +4,391 |
| 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) | 3,489,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,078,504 |
| Other | 474,682 |
| Air transport | 361,548 |
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) | 1,805,316 | 1,684,221 | -121,095 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,443,672 | 1,634,832 | +191,160 |
| Other | 215,856 | 258,826 | +42,970 |
| Air transport | 225,373 | 136,175 | -89,198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,862,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,792,511 |
| Southampton | 670,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 586,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 523,890 |
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 | 999,474 | 862,677 | -136,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,217,423 | 575,088 | -642,335 |
| Southampton | 96,704 | 574,098 | +477,394 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,585 | 418,813 | +251,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 310,817 | 213,073 | -97,744 |
| 000 | 215,856 | 258,826 | +42,970 |
| Hull | 271,396 | 158,004 | -113,392 |
| London | 57,935 | 231,917 | +173,982 |
| Holyhead | 88,487 | 129,993 | +41,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,802 | 50,251 | -50,551 |
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