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 | 47,443,108 |
| Belgium | 11,312,491 |
| Germany | 5,481,555 |
| France | 4,942,558 |
| China | 3,183,954 |
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 | 29,881,812 | 17,561,296 | -12,320,516 |
| Belgium | 7,864,572 | 3,447,919 | -4,416,653 |
| Germany | 2,438,257 | 3,043,298 | +605,041 |
| France | 3,432,631 | 1,509,927 | -1,922,704 |
| China | 2,113,317 | 1,070,637 | -1,042,680 |
| South Korea | 1,494,272 | 1,356,147 | -138,125 |
| United States | 1,555,030 | 1,280,421 | -274,609 |
| Thailand | 1,273,436 | 1,018,292 | -255,144 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,932,971 | 0 | -1,932,971 |
| Hungary | 1,080,350 | 313,473 | -766,877 |
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 | 36,575,876 |
| China | 9,708,852 |
| United States | 7,807,574 |
| Germany | 7,129,541 |
| France | 5,588,057 |
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 | 22,762,917 | 13,812,959 | -8,949,958 |
| China | 6,446,644 | 3,262,208 | -3,184,436 |
| United States | 4,599,014 | 3,208,560 | -1,390,454 |
| Germany | 4,349,997 | 2,779,544 | -1,570,453 |
| France | 3,106,185 | 2,481,872 | -624,313 |
| South Korea | 2,699,283 | 1,922,022 | -777,261 |
| Thailand | 2,223,742 | 1,411,778 | -811,964 |
| Italy | 2,442,515 | 1,080,082 | -1,362,433 |
| Singapore | 2,569,518 | 39,463 | -2,530,055 |
| Taiwan | 1,960,614 | 518,459 | -1,442,155 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 59,544,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,549,312 |
| Air transport | 1,919,272 |
| Road transport | 182,259 |
| Other | 159,326 |
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) | 38,879,176 | 20,665,822 | -18,213,354 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,021,399 | 10,527,913 | -4,493,486 |
| Air transport | 1,074,024 | 845,248 | -228,776 |
| Road transport | 70,392 | 111,867 | +41,475 |
| Other | 70,074 | 89,252 | +19,178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 39,120,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,236,929 |
| London | 8,170,355 |
| Felixstowe | 6,878,897 |
| Southampton | 3,483,763 |
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 | 25,380,963 | 13,739,042 | -11,641,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,558,005 | 4,678,924 | -5,879,081 |
| London | 4,943,889 | 3,226,466 | -1,717,423 |
| Felixstowe | 3,957,470 | 2,921,427 | -1,036,043 |
| Southampton | 2,263,059 | 1,220,704 | -1,042,355 |
| Harwich | 1,483,901 | 1,380,025 | -103,876 |
| Killingholme | 1,732,883 | 696,190 | -1,036,693 |
| Dover | 920,598 | 1,378,043 | +457,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,067,693 | 525,035 | -542,658 |
| Hull | 816,208 | 665,543 | -150,665 |
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 | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
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+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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