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 | 5,661,681 |
| Thailand | 4,486,439 |
| China | 3,849,841 |
| Netherlands | 3,512,787 |
| South Korea | 2,784,139 |
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 | 3,239,489 | 2,422,192 | -817,297 |
| Thailand | 3,469,229 | 1,017,210 | -2,452,019 |
| China | 3,407,190 | 442,651 | -2,964,539 |
| Netherlands | 2,216,234 | 1,296,553 | -919,681 |
| South Korea | 2,462,358 | 321,781 | -2,140,577 |
| Belgium | 147,083 | 409,340 | +262,257 |
| Japan | 483,451 | 23,270 | -460,181 |
| Portugal | 208,628 | 0 | -208,628 |
| Austria | 0 | 112,052 | +112,052 |
| France | 2,654 | 32,572 | +29,918 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 6,183,626 |
| Germany | 6,105,517 |
| South Korea | 4,161,799 |
| China | 4,075,459 |
| Japan | 568,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 4,522,334 | 1,661,292 | -2,861,042 |
| Germany | 3,545,169 | 2,560,348 | -984,821 |
| South Korea | 3,452,665 | 709,134 | -2,743,531 |
| China | 3,165,346 | 910,113 | -2,255,233 |
| Japan | 544,762 | 23,270 | -521,492 |
| United States | 157,919 | 66,726 | -91,193 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 16,095,611 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,604,282 |
| 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) | 12,385,218 | 3,710,393 | -8,674,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,259,593 | 2,344,689 | -914,904 |
| 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 | 6,285,141 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,119,272 |
| London | 3,771,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,146,919 |
| Harwich | 935,281 |
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 | 6,229,200 | 55,941 | -6,173,259 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,500,842 | 1,618,430 | -2,882,412 |
| London | 2,459,282 | 1,312,535 | -1,146,747 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,555,271 | 1,591,648 | +36,377 |
| Harwich | 532,014 | 403,267 | -128,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 702,934 | +702,934 |
| Eurotunnel | 261,458 | 84,510 | -176,948 |
| Dover | 5,569 | 74,558 | +68,989 |
| Hull | 1,999 | 71,914 | +69,915 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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