Import/export HS code 291620: Cyclic acids and their derivatives
Includes acids with ring structures, used in chemicals, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 12,778,412 |
| Belgium | 1,578,254 |
| India | 1,421,128 |
| Switzerland | 871,792 |
| Germany | 484,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,619,788 | 8,158,624 | +3,538,836 |
| Belgium | 895,559 | 682,695 | -212,864 |
| India | 602,585 | 818,543 | +215,958 |
| Switzerland | 391,319 | 480,473 | +89,154 |
| Germany | 286,566 | 197,578 | -88,988 |
| Netherlands | 195,655 | 255,002 | +59,347 |
| France | 327,090 | 107,621 | -219,469 |
| Latvia | 244,126 | 93,543 | -150,583 |
| Spain | 172,030 | 79,160 | -92,870 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 85,682 | 127,912 | +42,230 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,215,069 |
| India | 3,211,873 |
| Spain | 1,228,552 |
| Switzerland | 497,196 |
| Ukraine | 336,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,801,674 | 8,413,395 | +3,611,721 |
| India | 1,542,066 | 1,669,807 | +127,741 |
| Spain | 719,918 | 508,634 | -211,284 |
| Switzerland | 244,531 | 252,665 | +8,134 |
| Ukraine | 244,126 | 92,650 | -151,476 |
| United States | 26,379 | 108,912 | +82,533 |
| United Kingdom | 120,111 | 0 | -120,111 |
| Japan | 53,366 | 66,340 | +12,974 |
| France | 78,735 | 27,734 | -51,001 |
| Germany | 39,015 | 46,950 | +7,935 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 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) | 13,596,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,745,202 |
| Air transport | 1,524,263 |
| Other | 249,815 |
| Road transport | 13,707 |
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) | 4,563,119 | 9,033,355 | +4,470,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,195,815 | 1,549,387 | -646,428 |
| Air transport | 956,191 | 568,072 | -388,119 |
| Other | 213,256 | 36,559 | -176,697 |
| Road transport | 2,066 | 11,641 | +9,575 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,140,142 |
| Felixstowe | 4,102,884 |
| Dover | 1,870,018 |
| Southampton | 604,049 |
| London Stansted Airport | 531,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,357,105 | 6,783,037 | +4,425,932 |
| Felixstowe | 2,640,951 | 1,461,933 | -1,179,018 |
| Dover | 1,127,760 | 742,258 | -385,502 |
| Southampton | 49,805 | 554,244 | +504,439 |
| London Stansted Airport | 297,631 | 234,135 | -63,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,397 | 260,250 | +75,853 |
| ZLC | 166,702 | 208,860 | +42,158 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,720 | 188,470 | +19,750 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 208,709 | 64,133 | -144,576 |
| 000 | 213,256 | 36,559 | -176,697 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 112 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 59 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 51 |
| ASCOT INTERNATIONAL (1996) LIMITED | 45 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 41 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 39 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 34 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 27 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| SYNTOR FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 16,548,989 |
| Belgium | 12,444,892 |
| Japan | 8,278,468 |
| United States | 6,230,972 |
| Italy | 2,890,212 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7,323,290 | 9,225,699 | +1,902,409 |
| Belgium | 5,155,768 | 7,289,124 | +2,133,356 |
| Japan | 4,603,526 | 3,674,942 | -928,584 |
| United States | 1,690,769 | 4,540,203 | +2,849,434 |
| Italy | 1,325,399 | 1,564,813 | +239,414 |
| South Korea | 1,076,975 | 985,090 | -91,885 |
| France | 1,306,129 | 650,979 | -655,150 |
| Germany | 1,227,434 | 658,905 | -568,529 |
| Slovenia | 730,838 | 219,402 | -511,436 |
| Mexico | 295,672 | 189,484 | -106,188 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,428,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,972,039 |
| Air transport | 2,346,317 |
| Rail transport | 874,971 |
Export 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,779,257 | 19,648,745 | +3,869,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,792,140 | 9,179,899 | +1,387,759 |
| Air transport | 1,041,951 | 1,304,366 | +262,415 |
| Rail transport | 874,971 | 0 | -874,971 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,061,593 |
| Southampton | 8,437,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,463,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,976,934 |
| Dover | 3,529,381 |
Export 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,116,726 | 15,944,867 | +8,828,141 |
| Southampton | 3,731,881 | 4,705,485 | +973,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,474,880 | 2,989,022 | -1,485,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,882 | 3,967,052 | +3,957,170 |
| Dover | 3,014,227 | 515,154 | -2,499,073 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,608,666 | 671,467 | -1,937,199 |
| Felixstowe | 3,129,583 | 0 | -3,129,583 |
| Manchester Airport | 588,793 | 975,776 | +386,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 445,033 | 270,931 | -174,102 |
| London | 319,335 | 2,118 | -317,217 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes acids with ring structures, used in chemicals, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals