Import/export HS code 291613: Methacrylic acid and its salts
A chemical used in making plastics and resins. Includes its salts for various industrial applications
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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 | 5,399,963 |
| China | 3,494,427 |
| Thailand | 3,290,390 |
| Netherlands | 3,129,547 |
| South Korea | 2,236,759 |
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 | 3,040,246 | 2,359,717 | -680,529 |
| China | 2,900,893 | 593,534 | -2,307,359 |
| Thailand | 2,273,180 | 1,017,210 | -1,255,970 |
| Netherlands | 1,991,684 | 1,137,863 | -853,821 |
| South Korea | 1,914,978 | 321,781 | -1,593,197 |
| Belgium | 225,536 | 320,187 | +94,651 |
| Japan | 247,139 | 23,270 | -223,869 |
| Portugal | 208,628 | 0 | -208,628 |
| Austria | 0 | 112,052 | +112,052 |
| France | 17,522 | 15,050 | -2,472 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,820,271 |
| Thailand | 4,689,711 |
| China | 4,260,675 |
| South Korea | 2,906,094 |
| Japan | 326,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,405,376 | 2,414,895 | -990,481 |
| Thailand | 3,156,559 | 1,533,152 | -1,623,407 |
| China | 3,264,398 | 996,277 | -2,268,121 |
| South Korea | 2,221,135 | 684,959 | -1,536,176 |
| Japan | 303,470 | 23,270 | -280,200 |
| United States | 215,167 | 101,373 | -113,794 |
| Portugal | 208,628 | 0 | -208,628 |
| Netherlands | 9,455 | 70,257 | +60,802 |
| Slovakia | 37,310 | 0 | -37,310 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 33,199 | +33,199 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 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) | 13,452,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,248,525 |
| Air transport | 41,689 |
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) | 9,572,195 | 3,880,126 | -5,692,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,250,526 | 1,997,999 | -1,252,527 |
| Air transport | 5,116 | 36,573 | +31,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,845,669 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,625,357 |
| London | 3,500,828 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,081,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,003,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,817,156 | 28,513 | -4,788,643 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,181,169 | 1,444,188 | -1,736,981 |
| London | 2,164,379 | 1,336,449 | -827,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,582,072 | 1,499,213 | -82,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,055 | 881,245 | +759,190 |
| Harwich | 483,405 | 433,167 | -50,238 |
| Eurotunnel | 274,986 | 60,282 | -214,704 |
| Dover | 20,437 | 59,696 | +39,259 |
| Hull | 36,797 | 37,116 | +319 |
| Killingholme | 38,910 | 31,822 | -7,088 |
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
|
10 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291613
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making plastics and resins. Includes its salts for various industrial applications