Import/export HS code 29159070: Various saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids
Other chemicals in this category used in industrial applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 74,289,569 |
| Sweden | 41,959,460 |
| Netherlands | 29,356,133 |
| Switzerland | 9,941,336 |
| China | 7,862,588 |
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 | 34,879,624 | 39,409,945 | +4,530,321 |
| Sweden | 24,661,474 | 17,297,986 | -7,363,488 |
| Netherlands | 17,931,874 | 11,424,259 | -6,507,615 |
| Switzerland | 5,260,524 | 4,680,812 | -579,712 |
| China | 4,375,785 | 3,486,803 | -888,982 |
| France | 6,031,678 | 1,770,489 | -4,261,189 |
| Belgium | 3,398,080 | 2,065,813 | -1,332,267 |
| United States | 1,909,132 | 1,406,618 | -502,514 |
| Malaysia | 1,647,875 | 1,466,064 | -181,811 |
| Denmark | 648,423 | 416,792 | -231,631 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 49,667,137 |
| Sweden | 42,197,073 |
| Germany | 30,917,316 |
| Netherlands | 22,855,662 |
| Switzerland | 9,457,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 27,158,880 | 22,508,257 | -4,650,623 |
| Sweden | 24,859,012 | 17,338,061 | -7,520,951 |
| Germany | 12,311,989 | 18,605,327 | +6,293,338 |
| Netherlands | 13,525,163 | 9,330,499 | -4,194,664 |
| Switzerland | 4,895,659 | 4,561,928 | -333,731 |
| China | 4,675,310 | 4,043,351 | -631,959 |
| France | 5,536,875 | 1,349,507 | -4,187,368 |
| Malaysia | 2,823,635 | 2,318,360 | -505,275 |
| Belgium | 2,055,489 | 1,131,243 | -924,246 |
| Italy | 1,239,164 | 869,590 | -369,574 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| Cheshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 7 | 4 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,418,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,979,914 |
| Air transport | 3,518,526 |
| Other | 1,277,637 |
| Road transport | 45,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,341,781 | 48,076,746 | -5,265,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,026,806 | 34,953,108 | -12,073,698 |
| Air transport | 2,142,554 | 1,375,972 | -766,582 |
| Other | 842,210 | 435,427 | -406,783 |
| Road transport | 8,554 | 37,037 | +28,483 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 57,763,146 |
| London | 55,663,123 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,651,301 |
| Hull | 12,889,931 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 8,094,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 25,609,166 | 32,153,980 | +6,544,814 |
| London | 31,579,038 | 24,084,085 | -7,494,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,638,273 | 12,013,028 | -5,625,245 |
| Hull | 9,100,092 | 3,789,839 | -5,310,253 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,531,122 | 3,563,186 | -967,936 |
| Felixstowe | 3,717,911 | 2,272,258 | -1,445,653 |
| Dover | 2,706,387 | 2,185,135 | -521,252 |
| Killingholme | 1,973,921 | 522,021 | -1,451,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,070,744 | 672,182 | -398,562 |
| London Gateway Port | 595,290 | 987,987 | +392,697 |
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 | 82 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 60 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 63 |
| 2025-09 | 55 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
| 2025-07 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 119 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 113 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 110 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 108 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 108 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 99 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 97 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 96 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 95 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 87 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 92 |
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 56,092,851 |
| China | 17,320,123 |
| Netherlands | 6,412,846 |
| Germany | 6,201,175 |
| Ireland | 1,860,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 36,350,902 | 19,741,949 | -16,608,953 |
| China | 11,958,844 | 5,361,279 | -6,597,565 |
| Netherlands | 4,193,819 | 2,219,027 | -1,974,792 |
| Germany | 4,429,461 | 1,771,714 | -2,657,747 |
| Ireland | 1,363,142 | 497,422 | -865,720 |
| Mexico | 722,640 | 792,792 | +70,152 |
| France | 514,759 | 794,687 | +279,928 |
| Switzerland | 1,103,178 | 170,566 | -932,612 |
| South Korea | 669,781 | 333,744 | -336,037 |
| United States | 460,342 | 331,398 | -128,944 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 649,415 |
| XI | 2,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 472,002 | 177,413 | -294,589 |
| XI | 2,934 | 0 | -2,934 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,340,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,711,178 |
| Air transport | 2,149,721 |
| Other | 652,453 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,651,304 | 28,689,404 | -26,961,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,530,682 | 4,180,496 | -3,350,186 |
| Air transport | 1,395,156 | 754,565 | -640,591 |
| Other | 475,040 | 177,413 | -297,627 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 58,723,566 |
| Southampton | 16,162,514 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,341,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,268,890 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,690,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 38,551,468 | 20,172,098 | -18,379,370 |
| Southampton | 11,744,600 | 4,417,914 | -7,326,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,812,747 | 1,528,689 | -1,284,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,592,262 | 1,676,628 | -915,634 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,589,949 | 1,100,316 | -1,489,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 930,769 | 2,399,214 | +1,468,445 |
| Felixstowe | 1,991,264 | 581,541 | -1,409,723 |
| Hull | 879,680 | 414,740 | -464,940 |
| Manchester Airport | 553,894 | 162,548 | -391,346 |
| 000 | 475,040 | 177,413 | -297,627 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29159070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemicals in this category used in industrial applications