Import/export HS code 291711: Oxalic acid, its salts, and esters
A chemical used in cleaning, bleaching, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 352,929 |
| India | 318,966 |
| Germany | 159,878 |
| France | 152,927 |
| Belgium | 140,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 287,386 | 65,543 | -221,843 |
| India | 221,462 | 97,504 | -123,958 |
| Germany | 103,578 | 56,300 | -47,278 |
| France | 74,995 | 77,932 | +2,937 |
| Belgium | 46,408 | 93,927 | +47,519 |
| China | 79,890 | 36,391 | -43,499 |
| Netherlands | 84,185 | 7,659 | -76,526 |
| Norway | 27,153 | 36,096 | +8,943 |
| United States | 9,510 | 13,718 | +4,208 |
| Switzerland | 4,213 | 6,196 | +1,983 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 357,967 |
| India | 337,643 |
| France | 322,451 |
| Mexico | 138,074 |
| China | 133,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 274,405 | 83,562 | -190,843 |
| India | 225,720 | 111,923 | -113,797 |
| France | 183,390 | 139,061 | -44,329 |
| Mexico | 97,753 | 40,321 | -57,432 |
| China | 86,135 | 47,570 | -38,565 |
| Norway | 39,939 | 40,808 | +869 |
| Germany | 9,000 | 14,217 | +5,217 |
| United States | 9,510 | 8,195 | -1,315 |
| Sweden | 4,796 | 5,537 | +741 |
| Czechia | 7,391 | 0 | -7,391 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 829,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 552,758 |
| Air transport | 46,087 |
| Road transport | 9,286 |
| Other | 6,428 |
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) | 577,611 | 251,669 | -325,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,343 | 214,415 | -123,928 |
| Air transport | 23,021 | 23,066 | +45 |
| Road transport | 3,090 | 6,196 | +3,106 |
| Other | 0 | 6,428 | +6,428 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 436,489 |
| Dover | 310,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,443 |
| London | 97,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 327,256 | 109,233 | -218,023 |
| Dover | 147,726 | 162,602 | +14,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,968 | 75,560 | -34,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,572 | 6,871 | -115,701 |
| London | 33,810 | 63,854 | +30,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,960 | 13,695 | -60,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,493 | 14,976 | -52,517 |
| Southampton | 15,187 | 0 | -15,187 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,242 | 8,239 | +2,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,789 | 2,335 | -7,454 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
9 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
2 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE LIMITED | 30 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 22 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 20 |
| OWATROL UK LTD | 18 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 17 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| INEOS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 12 |
| PEARL CHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 646,171 |
| South Korea | 342,371 |
| Germany | 247,478 |
| Italy | 223,797 |
| Ireland | 74,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 646,171 | 0 | -646,171 |
| South Korea | 196,260 | 146,111 | -50,149 |
| Germany | 231,527 | 15,951 | -215,576 |
| Italy | 148,195 | 75,602 | -72,593 |
| Ireland | 43,798 | 30,386 | -13,412 |
| Taiwan | 34,079 | 29,173 | -4,906 |
| Botswana | 35,511 | 0 | -35,511 |
| Spain | 16,952 | 17,479 | +527 |
| Netherlands | 13,460 | 13,999 | +539 |
| Singapore | 20,748 | 0 | -20,748 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,104 |
| Germany | 105 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,156 | 1,948 | +792 |
| Germany | 105 | 0 | -105 |
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) | 1,274,210 |
| Air transport | 365,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,373 |
| Other | 3,420 |
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) | 1,109,996 | 164,214 | -945,782 |
| Air transport | 183,027 | 182,320 | -707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,506 | 3,867 | -156,639 |
| Other | 1,472 | 1,948 | +476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 646,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 327,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 306,329 |
| Felixstowe | 125,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 646,171 | 0 | -646,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,063 | 124,607 | -78,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 129,287 | 177,042 | +47,755 |
| Felixstowe | 121,473 | 3,681 | -117,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,576 | 10,140 | -96,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,731 | 0 | -97,731 |
| Holyhead | 34,015 | 28,438 | -5,577 |
| Southampton | 46,434 | 0 | -46,434 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,998 | 0 | -25,998 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,039 | 0 | -15,039 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in cleaning, bleaching, and industrial processes