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 | 71,901 |
| Spain | 65,347 |
| Germany | 48,765 |
| United States | 34,919 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,854 |
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 | 33,805 | 38,096 | +4,291 |
| Spain | 30,650 | 34,697 | +4,047 |
| Germany | 32,160 | 16,605 | -15,555 |
| United States | 9,410 | 25,509 | +16,099 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,854 | 0 | -2,854 |
| China | 944 | 0 | -944 |
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 | 139,429 |
| India | 61,227 |
| United States | 22,366 |
| 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 | 77,920 | 61,509 | -16,411 |
| India | 23,459 | 37,768 | +14,309 |
| United States | 6,736 | 15,630 | +8,894 |
| France | 1,708 | 0 | -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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,279 |
| Air transport | 73,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,606 |
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) | 67,432 | 37,847 | -29,585 |
| Air transport | 23,468 | 50,377 | +26,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,923 | 26,683 | +7,760 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 65,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,325 |
| Thamesport | 44,272 |
| Dover | 36,178 |
| 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 | 53,469 | 11,980 | -41,489 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,303 | 42,022 | +30,719 |
| Thamesport | 18,923 | 25,349 | +6,426 |
| Dover | 10,311 | 25,867 | +15,556 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,496 | 0 | -9,496 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,669 | 3,773 | +1,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,582 | +4,582 |
| Felixstowe | 3,652 | 0 | -3,652 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,334 | +1,334 |
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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,240 |
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 | 2,240 | 0 | -2,240 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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