Import/export HS code 291611: Acrylic acid and its salts
A type of acid used in making plastics, adhesives, and coatings. Includes its salts for industrial use
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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 | 14,924,768 |
| Belgium | 13,700,704 |
| Netherlands | 3,571,025 |
| France | 1,721,293 |
| China | 72,034 |
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 | 5,016,475 | 9,908,293 | +4,891,818 |
| Belgium | 12,414,139 | 1,286,565 | -11,127,574 |
| Netherlands | 2,332,998 | 1,238,027 | -1,094,971 |
| France | 767,223 | 954,070 | +186,847 |
| China | 27,193 | 44,841 | +17,648 |
| Japan | 0 | 65,353 | +65,353 |
| Sweden | 29,725 | 25,281 | -4,444 |
| Indonesia | 45,405 | 0 | -45,405 |
| United States | 3,112 | 18,125 | +15,013 |
| India | 5,757 | 5,371 | -386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 21,959,700 |
| Germany | 7,974,626 |
| France | 3,265,934 |
| Czechia | 718,169 |
| Japan | 89,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,947,344 | 8,012,356 | -5,934,988 |
| Germany | 4,403,496 | 3,571,130 | -832,366 |
| France | 1,802,265 | 1,463,669 | -338,596 |
| Czechia | 396,106 | 322,063 | -74,043 |
| Japan | 0 | 89,868 | +89,868 |
| Indonesia | 67,833 | 0 | -67,833 |
| China | 5,707 | 61,424 | +55,717 |
| United States | 2,170 | 16,983 | +14,813 |
| South Korea | 11,349 | 1,920 | -9,429 |
| India | 5,757 | 6,513 | +756 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 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) | 22,982,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,179,075 |
| Air transport | 39,702 |
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) | 13,131,899 | 9,850,917 | -3,280,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,505,972 | 3,673,103 | -3,832,869 |
| Air transport | 15,137 | 24,565 | +9,428 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,035,322 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,782,076 |
| Hull | 1,903,741 |
| London | 1,345,147 |
| Harwich | 754,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,884,980 | 9,150,342 | -3,734,638 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,647,416 | 2,134,660 | -2,512,756 |
| Hull | 1,183,720 | 720,021 | -463,699 |
| London | 912,171 | 432,976 | -479,195 |
| Harwich | 379,325 | 375,355 | -3,970 |
| Felixstowe | 187,030 | 237,509 | +50,479 |
| Killingholme | 205,794 | 200,920 | -4,874 |
| Dover | 169,315 | 164,983 | -4,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,967 | 49,828 | +42,861 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 56,466 | +56,466 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 37 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 34 |
| COUNT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 28 |
| SNF OIL AND GAS LTD | 19 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 16 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 598,425 |
| Germany | 114,099 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 |
| Poland | 61,396 |
| China | 37,396 |
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 | 598,425 | 0 | -598,425 |
| Germany | 83,520 | 30,579 | -52,941 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 | 0 | -80,481 |
| Poland | 24,542 | 36,854 | +12,312 |
| China | 16,930 | 20,466 | +3,536 |
| Nigeria | 37,383 | 0 | -37,383 |
| Denmark | 22,042 | 0 | -22,042 |
| Ireland | 9,942 | 7,324 | -2,618 |
| Malaysia | 16,332 | 0 | -16,332 |
| South Africa | 15,136 | 0 | -15,136 |
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) | 781,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,728 |
| Air transport | 47,890 |
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) | 774,163 | 7,820 | -766,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 167,782 | 79,946 | -87,836 |
| Air transport | 25,768 | 22,122 | -3,646 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 297,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 285,758 |
| Southampton | 107,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 297,370 | 0 | -297,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 285,758 | 0 | -285,758 |
| Southampton | 99,855 | 7,820 | -92,035 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,872 | 41,120 | -11,752 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,411 | 0 | -75,411 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,753 | 30,579 | +5,826 |
| Hull | 52,874 | 0 | -52,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,110 | 923 | -42,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,293 | 20,466 | +13,173 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,475 | 1,656 | -16,819 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of acid used in making plastics, adhesives, and coatings. Includes its salts for industrial use