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 | 442,564 |
| India | 327,114 |
| Belgium | 171,079 |
| Germany | 146,732 |
| France | 140,242 |
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 | 372,822 | 69,742 | -303,080 |
| India | 190,715 | 136,399 | -54,316 |
| Belgium | 42,935 | 128,144 | +85,209 |
| Germany | 94,360 | 52,372 | -41,988 |
| France | 75,821 | 64,421 | -11,400 |
| China | 81,826 | 36,391 | -45,435 |
| Netherlands | 87,318 | 7,971 | -79,347 |
| Norway | 19,242 | 40,067 | +20,825 |
| United States | 11,521 | 14,869 | +3,348 |
| Switzerland | 12,855 | 6,196 | -6,659 |
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 | 450,028 |
| France | 365,232 |
| India | 339,374 |
| China | 130,513 |
| Mexico | 124,928 |
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 | 366,919 | 83,109 | -283,810 |
| France | 193,415 | 171,817 | -21,598 |
| India | 191,753 | 147,621 | -44,132 |
| China | 87,144 | 43,369 | -43,775 |
| Mexico | 88,535 | 36,393 | -52,142 |
| Norway | 28,200 | 45,091 | +16,891 |
| Germany | 11,345 | 14,217 | +2,872 |
| United States | 11,521 | 9,346 | -2,175 |
| Sweden | 3,403 | 6,930 | +3,527 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 885,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 611,351 |
| Air transport | 46,738 |
| Road transport | 11,631 |
| Other | 5,299 |
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) | 595,058 | 290,919 | -304,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,603 | 241,748 | -127,855 |
| Air transport | 23,556 | 23,182 | -374 |
| Road transport | 5,435 | 6,196 | +761 |
| Other | 0 | 5,299 | +5,299 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 455,588 |
| Dover | 306,896 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,791 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,394 |
| 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 | 290,703 | 164,885 | -125,818 |
| Dover | 166,795 | 140,101 | -26,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,828 | 108,963 | +4,135 |
| Liverpool Docks | 139,699 | 13,695 | -126,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,572 | 6,871 | -115,701 |
| London | 23,579 | 70,145 | +46,566 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,230 | 8,714 | -58,516 |
| Southampton | 15,187 | 0 | -15,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,708 | 2,335 | -8,373 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,922 | 9,390 | +6,468 |
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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 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 | 29 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 21 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 20 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 17 |
| OWATROL UK LTD | 17 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| PEARL CHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
| CELTIC 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+ | 16 |
| 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 | 922,100 |
| South Korea | 378,745 |
| Germany | 324,837 |
| Italy | 223,797 |
| 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 | 839,840 | 82,260 | -757,580 |
| South Korea | 186,292 | 192,453 | +6,161 |
| Germany | 278,149 | 46,688 | -231,461 |
| Italy | 148,195 | 75,602 | -72,593 |
| Singapore | 163,956 | 0 | -163,956 |
| Taiwan | 50,225 | 29,173 | -21,052 |
| Ireland | 44,474 | 20,502 | -23,972 |
| United States | 47,844 | 16,170 | -31,674 |
| Botswana | 35,511 | 0 | -35,511 |
| Spain | 0 | 34,431 | +34,431 |
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 | 2,873 |
| 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 | 1,717 | +561 |
| 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) | 1,650,722 |
| Air transport | 402,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 367,252 |
| Other | 3,189 |
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) | 1,362,933 | 287,789 | -1,075,144 |
| Air transport | 173,055 | 229,662 | +56,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 343,927 | 23,325 | -320,602 |
| Other | 1,472 | 1,717 | +245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 922,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 428,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 342,703 |
| Felixstowe | 267,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,335 |
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 | 839,840 | 82,260 | -757,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 270,084 | 158,315 | -111,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,319 | 223,384 | +104,065 |
| Felixstowe | 247,641 | 19,846 | -227,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,116 | 3,219 | -120,897 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,187 | 11,235 | -103,952 |
| Southampton | 75,301 | 1,200 | -74,101 |
| Holyhead | 33,736 | 18,785 | -14,951 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,998 | 0 | -25,998 |
| Liverpool Docks | 955 | 15,039 | +14,084 |
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