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 | 507,162 |
| India | 320,954 |
| Germany | 151,383 |
| Belgium | 134,772 |
| Netherlands | 130,959 |
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 | 391,458 | 115,704 | -275,754 |
| India | 207,725 | 113,229 | -94,496 |
| Germany | 85,478 | 65,905 | -19,573 |
| Belgium | 42,935 | 91,837 | +48,902 |
| Netherlands | 92,088 | 38,871 | -53,217 |
| France | 73,087 | 55,946 | -17,141 |
| China | 67,412 | 44,398 | -23,014 |
| Norway | 19,379 | 32,078 | +12,699 |
| United States | 11,041 | 11,055 | +14 |
| Switzerland | 10,682 | 5,505 | -5,177 |
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 | 515,577 |
| France | 353,281 |
| India | 327,032 |
| Mexico | 132,488 |
| China | 122,367 |
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 | 393,000 | 122,577 | -270,423 |
| France | 185,300 | 167,981 | -17,319 |
| India | 210,583 | 116,449 | -94,134 |
| Mexico | 79,653 | 52,835 | -26,818 |
| China | 72,730 | 49,637 | -23,093 |
| Norway | 28,337 | 37,102 | +8,765 |
| United States | 9,860 | 12,602 | +2,742 |
| Germany | 9,172 | 12,356 | +3,184 |
| Sweden | 2,162 | 5,551 | +3,389 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Kent | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 889,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 651,230 |
| Air transport | 36,267 |
| Road transport | 8,767 |
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) | 614,578 | 274,681 | -339,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 364,416 | 286,814 | -77,602 |
| Air transport | 20,902 | 15,365 | -5,537 |
| Road transport | 4,385 | 4,382 | -3 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 448,110 |
| Dover | 288,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,443 |
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 | 293,299 | 154,811 | -138,488 |
| Dover | 146,975 | 141,444 | -5,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,361 | 37,749 | -138,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,461 | 107,121 | +660 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,117 | 31,326 | -66,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,194 | 16,436 | -45,758 |
| London | 23,716 | 53,315 | +29,599 |
| Thamesport | 13,160 | 10,353 | -2,807 |
| Southampton | 15,187 | 0 | -15,187 |
| Harwich | 12,472 | 1,954 | -10,518 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 1,228,313 |
| Germany | 427,195 |
| South Korea | 396,574 |
| Italy | 199,292 |
| Singapore | 163,956 |
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 | 903,571 | 324,742 | -578,829 |
| Germany | 185,388 | 241,807 | +56,419 |
| South Korea | 198,174 | 198,400 | +226 |
| Italy | 92,415 | 106,877 | +14,462 |
| Singapore | 163,956 | 0 | -163,956 |
| United States | 112,781 | 16,096 | -96,685 |
| Ireland | 37,845 | 31,964 | -5,881 |
| Taiwan | 50,225 | 14,408 | -35,817 |
| Botswana | 35,511 | 0 | -35,511 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,367 | 0 | -23,367 |
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 | 1,920 |
| 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 | 1,404 | 516 | -888 |
| 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) | 1,983,240 |
| Air transport | 502,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 387,032 |
| Other | 2,236 |
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) | 1,239,337 | 743,903 | -495,434 |
| Air transport | 330,407 | 172,240 | -158,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 317,123 | 69,909 | -247,214 |
| Other | 1,529 | 707 | -822 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,228,313 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 368,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 360,087 |
| Felixstowe | 291,134 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,993 |
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 | 903,571 | 324,742 | -578,829 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,527 | 160,168 | -48,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,000 | 167,087 | -25,913 |
| Felixstowe | 178,529 | 112,605 | -65,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,862 | 115,131 | +26,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,201 | 52,134 | -23,067 |
| Manchester Airport | 86,628 | 1,057 | -85,571 |
| Southampton | 73,765 | 2,736 | -71,029 |
| Holyhead | 27,050 | 31,257 | +4,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,998 | 0 | -25,998 |
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