Import/export HS code 291612: Esters of acrylic acid
Chemical compounds derived from acrylic acid, used in paints, adhesives, and plastics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 35,778,473 |
| Germany | 29,044,087 |
| Belgium | 24,796,742 |
| Netherlands | 23,703,639 |
| Japan | 4,458,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 20,434,120 | 15,344,353 | -5,089,767 |
| Germany | 10,990,340 | 18,053,747 | +7,063,407 |
| Belgium | 16,073,189 | 8,723,553 | -7,349,636 |
| Netherlands | 12,243,619 | 11,460,020 | -783,599 |
| Japan | 2,145,466 | 2,313,296 | +167,830 |
| South Korea | 1,681,366 | 1,223,279 | -458,087 |
| United States | 1,244,131 | 1,637,462 | +393,331 |
| China | 1,320,307 | 1,443,030 | +122,723 |
| Taiwan | 1,643,944 | 1,118,012 | -525,932 |
| Czechia | 438,067 | 892,890 | +454,823 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 40,527,772 |
| Belgium | 21,240,142 |
| Germany | 15,981,308 |
| China | 12,950,044 |
| Czechia | 11,948,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 21,938,064 | 18,589,708 | -3,348,356 |
| Belgium | 10,820,918 | 10,419,224 | -401,694 |
| Germany | 6,870,375 | 9,110,933 | +2,240,558 |
| China | 7,443,307 | 5,506,737 | -1,936,570 |
| Czechia | 6,287,205 | 5,661,219 | -625,986 |
| United States | 3,491,793 | 4,116,100 | +624,307 |
| Japan | 4,123,170 | 3,353,085 | -770,085 |
| South Korea | 3,060,674 | 2,553,374 | -507,300 |
| Taiwan | 2,437,111 | 2,559,380 | +122,269 |
| South Africa | 1,399,843 | 58,362 | -1,341,481 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 71,776,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,141,153 |
| Air transport | 2,101,674 |
| Other | 58,063 |
| Road transport | 7,148 |
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) | 41,695,533 | 30,080,933 | -11,614,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,754,315 | 31,386,838 | +5,632,523 |
| Air transport | 1,017,952 | 1,083,722 | +65,770 |
| Other | 45,730 | 12,333 | -33,397 |
| Road transport | 1,084 | 6,064 | +4,980 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 30,403,122 |
| Killingholme | 19,068,583 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,469,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,922,573 |
| Dover | 11,390,529 |
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 | 15,129,232 | 15,273,890 | +144,658 |
| Killingholme | 9,667,797 | 9,400,786 | -267,011 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,889,069 | 7,579,997 | -1,309,072 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,340,770 | 5,581,803 | -2,758,967 |
| Dover | 5,970,390 | 5,420,139 | -550,251 |
| Hull | 5,642,024 | 4,592,977 | -1,049,047 |
| Southampton | 5,112,727 | 5,041,243 | -71,484 |
| Felixstowe | 2,893,622 | 2,664,183 | -229,439 |
| London | 2,454,258 | 2,219,768 | -234,490 |
| Harwich | 1,143,972 | 2,394,842 | +1,250,870 |
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 | 45 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 100 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 56 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 52 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 51 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 49 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 46 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 46 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 42 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 859,796 |
| Hungary | 739,409 |
| Austria | 629,194 |
| Israel | 537,441 |
| Netherlands | 446,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 617,962 | 241,834 | -376,128 |
| Hungary | 429,329 | 310,080 | -119,249 |
| Austria | 324,403 | 304,791 | -19,612 |
| Israel | 175,007 | 362,434 | +187,427 |
| Netherlands | 321,615 | 125,002 | -196,613 |
| France | 178,670 | 147,024 | -31,646 |
| United States | 114,973 | 97,923 | -17,050 |
| China | 77,081 | 105,634 | +28,553 |
| Italy | 113,899 | 65,958 | -47,941 |
| Costa Rica | 120,896 | 51,844 | -69,052 |
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) | 3,407,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,180,474 |
| Air transport | 500,183 |
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) | 2,120,353 | 1,286,934 | -833,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 558,879 | 621,595 | +62,716 |
| Air transport | 254,283 | 245,900 | -8,383 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,488,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 827,590 |
| Felixstowe | 662,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 248,782 |
| Dover | 171,260 |
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 | 1,436,244 | 1,052,107 | -384,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 487,824 | 339,766 | -148,058 |
| Felixstowe | 397,927 | 265,053 | -132,874 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,691 | 99,091 | -50,600 |
| Dover | 122,227 | 49,033 | -73,194 |
| Southampton | 34,020 | 121,461 | +87,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,379 | 35,173 | -81,206 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,844 | 86,662 | +22,818 |
| London | 36,181 | 20,254 | -15,927 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,232 | 25,182 | -3,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds derived from acrylic acid, used in paints, adhesives, and plastics