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 | 35,511,712 |
| Germany | 30,132,239 |
| Netherlands | 23,953,124 |
| Belgium | 23,854,249 |
| Japan | 4,790,863 |
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 | 20,007,156 | 15,504,556 | -4,502,600 |
| Germany | 12,544,035 | 17,588,204 | +5,044,169 |
| Netherlands | 12,616,956 | 11,336,168 | -1,280,788 |
| Belgium | 15,360,169 | 8,494,080 | -6,866,089 |
| Japan | 2,372,245 | 2,418,618 | +46,373 |
| South Korea | 1,776,564 | 1,107,971 | -668,593 |
| United States | 1,243,599 | 1,636,686 | +393,087 |
| China | 1,257,188 | 1,477,514 | +220,326 |
| Taiwan | 1,585,476 | 1,133,554 | -451,922 |
| Czechia | 438,067 | 948,616 | +510,549 |
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 | 40,387,912 |
| Belgium | 21,225,113 |
| Germany | 16,414,934 |
| China | 13,106,171 |
| Czechia | 12,021,786 |
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 | 21,848,159 | 18,539,753 | -3,308,406 |
| Belgium | 11,094,410 | 10,130,703 | -963,707 |
| Germany | 7,487,125 | 8,927,809 | +1,440,684 |
| China | 7,355,341 | 5,750,830 | -1,604,511 |
| Czechia | 6,342,931 | 5,678,855 | -664,076 |
| Japan | 4,218,590 | 3,311,547 | -907,043 |
| United States | 3,557,388 | 3,969,232 | +411,844 |
| South Korea | 3,197,675 | 2,463,958 | -733,717 |
| Taiwan | 2,427,071 | 2,458,626 | +31,555 |
| South Africa | 1,311,620 | 58,362 | -1,253,258 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| 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) | 70,439,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,005,176 |
| Air transport | 2,034,644 |
| 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) | 41,323,306 | 29,116,425 | -12,206,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,131,179 | 31,873,997 | +4,742,818 |
| Air transport | 1,026,084 | 1,008,560 | -17,524 |
| Other | 48,292 | 9,771 | -38,521 |
| 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 | 30,423,488 |
| Killingholme | 19,466,467 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,486,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,073,804 |
| Dover | 11,078,239 |
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 | 15,896,527 | 14,526,961 | -1,369,566 |
| Killingholme | 9,695,126 | 9,771,341 | +76,215 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,959,252 | 7,527,583 | -1,431,669 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,197,501 | 5,876,303 | -2,321,198 |
| Dover | 5,913,622 | 5,164,617 | -749,005 |
| Southampton | 5,612,633 | 4,841,978 | -770,655 |
| Hull | 5,498,774 | 4,529,670 | -969,104 |
| Felixstowe | 2,876,548 | 2,905,201 | +28,653 |
| London | 2,515,430 | 2,072,586 | -442,844 |
| Harwich | 1,357,899 | 2,442,569 | +1,084,670 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 25 |
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 101 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 53 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 47 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 46 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 43 |
| 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+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 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 | 819,080 |
| Hungary | 694,459 |
| Austria | 622,412 |
| Israel | 539,216 |
| Netherlands | 398,295 |
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 | 574,999 | 244,081 | -330,918 |
| Hungary | 404,319 | 290,140 | -114,179 |
| Austria | 346,791 | 275,621 | -71,170 |
| Israel | 179,631 | 359,585 | +179,954 |
| Netherlands | 273,293 | 125,002 | -148,291 |
| France | 178,670 | 165,943 | -12,727 |
| United States | 151,516 | 54,919 | -96,597 |
| Italy | 106,473 | 94,199 | -12,274 |
| China | 78,135 | 114,486 | +36,351 |
| 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) | 3,303,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,191,874 |
| Air transport | 498,745 |
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) | 2,017,731 | 1,286,169 | -731,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 610,831 | 581,043 | -29,788 |
| Air transport | 256,744 | 242,001 | -14,743 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,446,626 |
| London Gateway Port | 830,431 |
| Felixstowe | 608,100 |
| East Midlands Airport | 252,792 |
| Dover | 164,478 |
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 | 1,389,150 | 1,057,476 | -331,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 534,138 | 296,293 | -237,845 |
| Felixstowe | 343,047 | 265,053 | -77,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 153,711 | 99,081 | -54,630 |
| Dover | 121,579 | 42,899 | -78,680 |
| Southampton | 39,658 | 124,382 | +84,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,379 | 35,173 | -81,206 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,437 | 86,537 | +28,100 |
| London | 36,181 | 20,254 | -15,927 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,080 | 21,418 | -10,662 |
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