Import/export HS code 291614: Esters of methacrylic acid
Derivatives of methacrylic acid, used in manufacturing paints, coatings, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 50,393,814 |
| Belgium | 10,276,140 |
| Germany | 6,456,016 |
| France | 4,585,078 |
| South Korea | 3,404,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,846,892 | 21,546,922 | -7,299,970 |
| Belgium | 6,399,548 | 3,876,592 | -2,522,956 |
| Germany | 2,593,739 | 3,862,277 | +1,268,538 |
| France | 3,284,110 | 1,300,968 | -1,983,142 |
| South Korea | 1,589,825 | 1,815,024 | +225,199 |
| China | 2,273,597 | 851,506 | -1,422,091 |
| United States | 1,605,090 | 1,344,617 | -260,473 |
| Thailand | 1,364,405 | 1,173,426 | -190,979 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,932,971 | 0 | -1,932,971 |
| Hungary | 1,134,120 | 195,435 | -938,685 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 36,658,531 |
| China | 10,320,353 |
| United States | 8,845,092 |
| Germany | 7,507,679 |
| France | 5,856,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 20,448,882 | 16,209,649 | -4,239,233 |
| China | 6,683,191 | 3,637,162 | -3,046,029 |
| United States | 4,773,710 | 4,071,382 | -702,328 |
| Germany | 4,215,059 | 3,292,620 | -922,439 |
| France | 3,311,813 | 2,544,261 | -767,552 |
| South Korea | 2,958,941 | 2,488,374 | -470,567 |
| Thailand | 2,312,234 | 2,056,817 | -255,417 |
| Italy | 2,381,966 | 770,326 | -1,611,640 |
| Singapore | 2,564,328 | 387,366 | -2,176,962 |
| Taiwan | 1,365,415 | 651,478 | -713,937 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 62,348,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,604,644 |
| Air transport | 2,485,805 |
| Road transport | 179,265 |
| Other | 161,429 |
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) | 37,523,854 | 24,824,224 | -12,699,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,290,400 | 11,314,244 | -2,976,156 |
| Air transport | 1,040,414 | 1,445,391 | +404,977 |
| Road transport | 83,340 | 95,925 | +12,585 |
| Other | 67,718 | 93,711 | +25,993 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 39,991,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,765,389 |
| London | 8,661,545 |
| Felixstowe | 7,572,952 |
| Southampton | 3,704,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 24,279,796 | 15,712,033 | -8,567,763 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,905,885 | 6,859,504 | -3,046,381 |
| London | 5,138,331 | 3,523,214 | -1,615,117 |
| Felixstowe | 4,382,971 | 3,189,981 | -1,192,990 |
| Southampton | 2,222,266 | 1,482,142 | -740,124 |
| Harwich | 1,356,172 | 1,593,714 | +237,542 |
| Dover | 1,320,426 | 1,160,802 | -159,624 |
| Eurotunnel | 996,233 | 566,875 | -429,358 |
| Hull | 819,118 | 570,424 | -248,694 |
| Killingholme | 650,703 | 636,413 | -14,290 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291614
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Derivatives of methacrylic acid, used in manufacturing paints, coatings, and plastics