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 | 19,464,178 |
| Belgium | 11,521,854 |
| Netherlands | 3,747,822 |
| France | 2,373,240 |
| China | 135,653 |
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 | 6,735,918 | 12,728,260 | +5,992,342 |
| Belgium | 9,893,242 | 1,628,612 | -8,264,630 |
| Netherlands | 2,171,036 | 1,576,786 | -594,250 |
| France | 886,389 | 1,486,851 | +600,462 |
| China | 49,430 | 86,223 | +36,793 |
| Japan | 42,452 | 62,145 | +19,693 |
| Indonesia | 24,002 | 75,291 | +51,289 |
| Sweden | 29,725 | 25,281 | -4,444 |
| United States | 2,222 | 29,592 | +27,370 |
| 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 | 23,502,136 |
| Germany | 8,839,190 |
| France | 3,952,737 |
| Czechia | 778,068 |
| China | 170,196 |
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 | 12,922,839 | 10,579,297 | -2,343,542 |
| Germany | 4,434,949 | 4,404,241 | -30,708 |
| France | 1,927,410 | 2,025,327 | +97,917 |
| Czechia | 416,525 | 361,543 | -54,982 |
| China | 5,707 | 164,489 | +158,782 |
| Japan | 66,967 | 62,145 | -4,822 |
| Indonesia | 46,430 | 75,291 | +28,861 |
| United States | 1,280 | 28,450 | +27,170 |
| South Korea | 12,309 | 960 | -11,349 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 |
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) | 27,590,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,922,466 |
| Air transport | 52,243 |
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) | 14,962,853 | 12,627,317 | -2,335,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,874,054 | 5,048,412 | +174,358 |
| Air transport | 14,247 | 37,996 | +23,749 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,530,664 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,337,500 |
| Hull | 1,710,452 |
| London | 1,412,418 |
| Harwich | 825,932 |
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 | 12,612,830 | 12,917,834 | +305,004 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,092,184 | 2,245,316 | -1,846,868 |
| Hull | 1,147,088 | 563,364 | -583,724 |
| London | 847,917 | 564,501 | -283,416 |
| Harwich | 402,417 | 423,515 | +21,098 |
| Felixstowe | 282,911 | 333,680 | +50,769 |
| Killingholme | 198,324 | 251,268 | +52,944 |
| Dover | 186,337 | 170,082 | -16,255 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 155,381 | +155,381 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,746 | 49,828 | +44,082 |
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
|
17 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 42 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 38 |
| COUNT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 37 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 33 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 21 |
| SNF OIL AND GAS LTD | 19 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 17 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 527,232 |
| Germany | 108,022 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 |
| Poland | 61,396 |
| Canada | 54,853 |
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 | 446,867 | 80,365 | -366,502 |
| Germany | 77,443 | 30,579 | -46,864 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 | 0 | -80,481 |
| Poland | 24,542 | 36,854 | +12,312 |
| Canada | 0 | 54,853 | +54,853 |
| Nigeria | 37,383 | 0 | -37,383 |
| China | 12,277 | 20,466 | +8,189 |
| Ireland | 9,942 | 12,150 | +2,208 |
| Denmark | 18,311 | 0 | -18,311 |
| Malaysia | 16,332 | 0 | -16,332 |
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) | 761,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,974 |
| Air transport | 40,597 |
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) | 618,528 | 143,038 | -475,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,144 | 84,830 | -55,314 |
| Air transport | 18,475 | 22,122 | +3,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 297,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 194,320 |
| Southampton | 181,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,994 |
| 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 | 136,840 | 57,480 | -79,360 |
| Southampton | 93,138 | 88,185 | -4,953 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,919 | 40,075 | +156 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,411 | 0 | -75,411 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,753 | 30,579 | +5,826 |
| Hull | 46,797 | 0 | -46,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,502 | 2,026 | -32,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 20,466 | +20,466 |
| 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