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 | 5,908,080 |
| Thailand | 4,466,890 |
| China | 3,726,496 |
| Netherlands | 3,543,465 |
| South Korea | 3,219,942 |
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 | 3,975,031 | 1,933,049 | -2,041,982 |
| Thailand | 3,477,950 | 988,940 | -2,489,010 |
| China | 3,368,669 | 357,827 | -3,010,842 |
| Netherlands | 2,431,481 | 1,111,984 | -1,319,497 |
| South Korea | 2,954,317 | 265,625 | -2,688,692 |
| Japan | 483,451 | 23,270 | -460,181 |
| Belgium | 145,428 | 195,738 | +50,310 |
| Portugal | 0 | 208,628 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,391,062 |
| Thailand | 6,158,745 |
| South Korea | 4,620,384 |
| China | 3,707,124 |
| Japan | 582,629 |
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 | 4,357,805 | 2,033,257 | -2,324,548 |
| Thailand | 4,657,882 | 1,500,863 | -3,157,019 |
| South Korea | 4,015,265 | 605,119 | -3,410,146 |
| China | 3,057,775 | 649,349 | -2,408,426 |
| Japan | 559,359 | 23,270 | -536,089 |
| United States | 151,579 | 68,856 | -82,723 |
| Portugal | 0 | 208,628 | +208,628 |
| Netherlands | 9,455 | 70,257 | +60,802 |
| Slovakia | 37,310 | 0 | -37,310 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 32,619 | +32,619 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 15,973,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,081,845 |
| Air transport | 32,042 |
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) | 12,967,469 | 3,005,624 | -9,961,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,880,184 | 2,201,661 | -1,678,523 |
| Air transport | 5,116 | 26,926 | +21,810 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,774,065 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,118,919 |
| London | 4,261,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,880,309 |
| Harwich | 825,554 |
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 | 6,707,038 | 67,027 | -6,640,011 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,636,390 | 1,482,529 | -3,153,861 |
| London | 3,365,085 | 896,788 | -2,468,297 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,483,646 | 1,396,663 | -86,983 |
| Harwich | 489,108 | 336,446 | -152,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 524,668 | +524,668 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,830 | 282,237 | +229,407 |
| Killingholme | 48,637 | 31,822 | -16,815 |
| Hull | 1,999 | 71,914 | +69,915 |
| Dover | 2,654 | 52,084 | +49,430 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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