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 | 48,446,992 |
| Belgium | 9,950,528 |
| Germany | 6,372,605 |
| France | 3,894,902 |
| South Korea | 3,554,462 |
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 | 28,192,980 | 20,254,012 | -7,938,968 |
| Belgium | 6,134,369 | 3,816,159 | -2,318,210 |
| Germany | 2,624,496 | 3,748,109 | +1,123,613 |
| France | 3,104,656 | 790,246 | -2,314,410 |
| South Korea | 1,598,438 | 1,956,024 | +357,586 |
| United States | 1,607,916 | 1,165,760 | -442,156 |
| China | 1,926,446 | 709,282 | -1,217,164 |
| Thailand | 1,800,807 | 634,521 | -1,166,286 |
| Austria | 642,718 | 992,616 | +349,898 |
| Italy | 612,349 | 183,819 | -428,530 |
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 | 35,050,405 |
| China | 9,658,031 |
| United States | 8,825,694 |
| Germany | 7,258,320 |
| South Korea | 5,649,351 |
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 | 20,683,915 | 14,366,490 | -6,317,425 |
| China | 6,363,699 | 3,294,332 | -3,069,367 |
| United States | 4,778,052 | 4,047,642 | -730,410 |
| Germany | 4,007,303 | 3,251,017 | -756,286 |
| South Korea | 2,806,170 | 2,843,181 | +37,011 |
| France | 3,303,726 | 2,043,921 | -1,259,805 |
| Thailand | 2,582,560 | 1,428,090 | -1,154,470 |
| Italy | 1,963,258 | 300,610 | -1,662,648 |
| Taiwan | 1,281,369 | 583,084 | -698,285 |
| Japan | 1,132,036 | 517,824 | -614,212 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 58,165,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,823,633 |
| Air transport | 2,445,059 |
| Road transport | 169,874 |
| Other | 168,027 |
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) | 34,561,881 | 23,603,274 | -10,958,607 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,262,747 | 9,560,886 | -4,701,861 |
| Air transport | 892,667 | 1,552,392 | +659,725 |
| Road transport | 112,309 | 57,565 | -54,744 |
| Other | 81,615 | 86,412 | +4,797 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 36,063,493 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,577,601 |
| London | 7,693,134 |
| Felixstowe | 7,461,829 |
| Southampton | 3,464,478 |
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 | 22,142,245 | 13,921,248 | -8,220,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,350,617 | 7,226,984 | -2,123,633 |
| London | 4,557,318 | 3,135,816 | -1,421,502 |
| Felixstowe | 4,455,287 | 3,006,542 | -1,448,745 |
| Southampton | 1,996,092 | 1,468,386 | -527,706 |
| Harwich | 1,501,401 | 1,424,999 | -76,402 |
| Dover | 1,511,695 | 796,600 | -715,095 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,060,935 | 385,256 | -675,679 |
| Hull | 891,440 | 394,585 | -496,855 |
| Killingholme | 557,429 | 549,815 | -7,614 |
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
|
30 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 30 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
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