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 | 34,165,512 |
| Belgium | 24,933,411 |
| Germany | 24,288,041 |
| Netherlands | 22,358,902 |
| Japan | 4,225,763 |
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 | 19,919,362 | 14,246,150 | -5,673,212 |
| Belgium | 16,925,804 | 8,007,607 | -8,918,197 |
| Germany | 8,108,269 | 16,179,772 | +8,071,503 |
| Netherlands | 12,403,352 | 9,955,550 | -2,447,802 |
| Japan | 2,411,239 | 1,814,524 | -596,715 |
| South Korea | 1,976,001 | 988,688 | -987,313 |
| Taiwan | 1,743,644 | 876,601 | -867,043 |
| China | 1,440,804 | 1,172,665 | -268,139 |
| United States | 1,129,013 | 1,336,901 | +207,888 |
| Czechia | 228,298 | 594,316 | +366,018 |
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 | 38,095,192 |
| Belgium | 19,923,477 |
| Germany | 13,680,608 |
| China | 12,071,935 |
| Czechia | 10,723,212 |
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 | 21,225,683 | 16,869,509 | -4,356,174 |
| Belgium | 10,312,787 | 9,610,690 | -702,097 |
| Germany | 6,138,165 | 7,542,443 | +1,404,278 |
| China | 6,737,290 | 5,334,645 | -1,402,645 |
| Czechia | 5,848,416 | 4,874,796 | -973,620 |
| Japan | 4,560,353 | 2,874,222 | -1,686,131 |
| United States | 3,707,218 | 3,442,800 | -264,418 |
| South Korea | 3,289,644 | 2,267,107 | -1,022,537 |
| Taiwan | 2,605,743 | 1,859,300 | -746,443 |
| South Africa | 1,534,941 | 157,183 | -1,377,758 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 70,630,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,434,936 |
| Air transport | 1,960,805 |
| Other | 77,828 |
| Road transport | 5,219 |
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) | 41,616,381 | 29,014,224 | -12,602,157 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,813,602 | 25,621,334 | +1,807,732 |
| Air transport | 1,139,513 | 821,292 | -318,221 |
| Other | 67,458 | 10,370 | -57,088 |
| Road transport | 1,084 | 4,135 | +3,051 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,902,585 |
| Killingholme | 17,622,608 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,937,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,607,958 |
| Dover | 10,306,822 |
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 | 13,969,032 | 13,933,553 | -35,479 |
| Killingholme | 8,825,379 | 8,797,229 | -28,150 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,938,603 | 6,998,648 | -1,939,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,215,671 | 4,392,287 | -4,823,384 |
| Dover | 4,220,819 | 6,086,003 | +1,865,184 |
| Southampton | 5,192,400 | 4,324,624 | -867,776 |
| Hull | 5,887,633 | 3,533,703 | -2,353,930 |
| Felixstowe | 3,099,033 | 1,912,972 | -1,186,061 |
| London | 2,337,132 | 1,854,026 | -483,106 |
| Harwich | 1,202,955 | 1,773,692 | +570,737 |
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 | 43 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 96 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 48 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 43 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 42 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 40 |
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 | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 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 | 891,641 |
| Hungary | 727,339 |
| Netherlands | 620,338 |
| Austria | 493,704 |
| Israel | 376,210 |
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 | 658,671 | 232,970 | -425,701 |
| Hungary | 357,439 | 369,900 | +12,461 |
| Netherlands | 497,778 | 122,560 | -375,218 |
| Austria | 272,319 | 221,385 | -50,934 |
| Israel | 188,618 | 187,592 | -1,026 |
| France | 156,089 | 202,447 | +46,358 |
| United States | 143,938 | 81,120 | -62,818 |
| Italy | 172,847 | 51,440 | -121,407 |
| Costa Rica | 150,560 | 51,844 | -98,716 |
| China | 56,369 | 107,608 | +51,239 |
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) | 3,382,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,070,923 |
| Air transport | 579,887 |
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) | 2,103,057 | 1,279,184 | -823,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 645,283 | 425,640 | -219,643 |
| Air transport | 352,098 | 227,789 | -124,309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,506,462 |
| Felixstowe | 754,961 |
| London Gateway Port | 645,965 |
| East Midlands Airport | 270,716 |
| Dover | 166,084 |
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 | 1,482,931 | 1,023,531 | -459,400 |
| Felixstowe | 433,448 | 321,513 | -111,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 473,165 | 172,800 | -300,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,894 | 94,822 | -81,072 |
| Dover | 108,038 | 58,046 | -49,992 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,340 | 69,758 | -7,582 |
| Southampton | 24,787 | 110,787 | +86,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,379 | 6,521 | -109,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 83,647 | 28,244 | -55,403 |
| London | 36,181 | 0 | -36,181 |
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