Import/export HS code 291634: Phenylacetic acid and its salts
A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 68,297 |
| Spain | 66,734 |
| Germany | 58,043 |
| United States | 26,477 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 20,557 | 47,740 | +27,183 |
| Spain | 47,150 | 19,584 | -27,566 |
| Germany | 36,171 | 21,872 | -14,299 |
| United States | 11,750 | 14,727 | +2,977 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,049 | 0 | -4,049 |
| China | 3,739 | 0 | -3,739 |
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 | 157,436 |
| India | 47,380 |
| United States | 20,815 |
| France | 1,708 |
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 | 84,370 | 73,066 | -11,304 |
| India | 29,811 | 17,569 | -12,242 |
| United States | 9,235 | 11,580 | +2,345 |
| France | 0 | 1,708 | +1,708 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,196 |
| Air transport | 69,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,226 | 62,970 | +4,744 |
| Air transport | 40,768 | 29,013 | -11,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,422 | 11,940 | -12,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 73,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,958 |
| Dover | 39,985 |
| Thamesport | 36,362 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 36,219 | 37,103 | +884 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,603 | 24,355 | -4,248 |
| Dover | 14,118 | 25,867 | +11,749 |
| Thamesport | 24,422 | 11,940 | -12,482 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,496 | 0 | -9,496 |
| Felixstowe | 7,889 | 0 | -7,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,669 | 1,057 | -1,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,601 | +3,601 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,022 |
| Taiwan | 1,227 |
| Germany | 1,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,022 | 0 | -2,022 |
| Taiwan | 1,227 | 0 | -1,227 |
| Germany | 1,013 | 0 | -1,013 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,262 | 0 | -4,262 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,227 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,022 | 0 | -2,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,227 | 0 | -1,227 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,013 | 0 | -1,013 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291634
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes