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 | 10,120,214 |
| Netherlands | 6,466,592 |
| Belgium | 2,723,445 |
| United States | 2,208,683 |
| Sweden | 1,192,767 |
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 | 5,826,537 | 4,293,677 | -1,532,860 |
| Netherlands | 2,962,314 | 3,504,278 | +541,964 |
| Belgium | 913,164 | 1,810,281 | +897,117 |
| United States | 1,115,737 | 1,092,946 | -22,791 |
| Sweden | 438,117 | 754,650 | +316,533 |
| Canada | 390,403 | 468,805 | +78,402 |
| Spain | 65,375 | 578,256 | +512,881 |
| France | 322,728 | 288,701 | -34,027 |
| China | 302,708 | 281,698 | -21,010 |
| Switzerland | 224,827 | 299,408 | +74,581 |
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 | 7,898,489 |
| Netherlands | 7,820,405 |
| United States | 3,162,005 |
| Spain | 1,345,427 |
| Belgium | 1,312,120 |
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 | 4,297,228 | 3,601,261 | -695,967 |
| Netherlands | 4,323,989 | 3,496,416 | -827,573 |
| United States | 1,517,487 | 1,644,518 | +127,031 |
| Spain | 268,804 | 1,076,623 | +807,819 |
| Belgium | 170,290 | 1,141,830 | +971,540 |
| Sweden | 462,669 | 712,155 | +249,486 |
| China | 519,458 | 517,771 | -1,687 |
| Canada | 409,893 | 488,882 | +78,989 |
| Italy | 281,627 | 208,901 | -72,726 |
| France | 201,867 | 149,621 | -52,246 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 16,789,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,949,778 |
| Other | 796,443 |
| Air transport | 352,958 |
| 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) | 8,464,556 | 8,324,988 | -139,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,152,852 | 4,796,926 | +644,074 |
| Other | 340,904 | 455,539 | +114,635 |
| Air transport | 118,451 | 234,507 | +116,056 |
| 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 | 6,265,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,010,043 |
| Harwich | 3,073,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,506,073 |
| Dover | 2,220,187 |
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 | 3,549,055 | 2,716,381 | -832,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,113,085 | 2,896,958 | +783,873 |
| Harwich | 2,051,974 | 1,021,851 | -1,030,123 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,185,979 | 1,320,094 | +134,115 |
| Dover | 780,984 | 1,439,203 | +658,219 |
| Felixstowe | 716,727 | 1,101,077 | +384,350 |
| London | 590,729 | 642,652 | +51,923 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 407,431 | 643,587 | +236,156 |
| 000 | 340,904 | 455,539 | +114,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 195,033 | 359,848 | +164,815 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 80 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 59 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 54 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 53 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 48 |
| 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 | 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 | 1,798,587 |
| Germany | 1,160,304 |
| Ireland | 972,521 |
| Spain | 829,981 |
| Netherlands | 399,253 |
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 | 1,063,360 | 735,227 | -328,133 |
| Germany | 684,323 | 475,981 | -208,342 |
| Ireland | 513,012 | 459,509 | -53,503 |
| Spain | 359,505 | 470,476 | +110,971 |
| Netherlands | 56,762 | 342,491 | +285,729 |
| Brazil | 60,744 | 148,297 | +87,553 |
| India | 130,894 | 76,892 | -54,002 |
| Singapore | 37,558 | 167,230 | +129,672 |
| Argentina | 123,048 | 0 | -123,048 |
| France | 83,630 | 32,241 | -51,389 |
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 | 388,306 |
| Germany | 62,400 |
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 | 192,923 | 195,383 | +2,460 |
| Germany | 0 | 62,400 | +62,400 |
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) | 3,420,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,895,907 |
| Other | 450,706 |
| Air transport | 344,723 |
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) | 1,685,561 | 1,734,485 | +48,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,538,561 | 1,357,346 | -181,215 |
| Other | 192,923 | 257,783 | +64,860 |
| Air transport | 228,099 | 116,624 | -111,475 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,859,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,602,443 |
| Southampton | 666,303 |
| Liverpool Docks | 595,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 539,486 |
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 | 969,981 | 889,254 | -80,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,301,338 | 301,105 | -1,000,233 |
| Southampton | 118,693 | 547,610 | +428,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 154,712 | 440,793 | +286,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,912 | 236,574 | -66,338 |
| 000 | 192,923 | 257,783 | +64,860 |
| Hull | 244,959 | 158,004 | -86,955 |
| London | 4,068 | 231,917 | +227,849 |
| Holyhead | 88,487 | 129,993 | +41,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,911 | 43,449 | -60,462 |
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