Import/export HS code 291712: Adipic acid, its salts, and esters
A chemical used in making nylon, plastics, and food additives
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,106,190 |
| United States | 2,919,321 |
| France | 1,873,751 |
| Italy | 1,752,939 |
| Netherlands | 1,595,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,515,012 | 3,591,178 | -923,834 |
| United States | 1,759,987 | 1,159,334 | -600,653 |
| France | 1,217,478 | 656,273 | -561,205 |
| Italy | 986,041 | 766,898 | -219,143 |
| Netherlands | 651,182 | 944,372 | +293,190 |
| Spain | 343,985 | 508,995 | +165,010 |
| Belgium | 401,021 | 401,814 | +793 |
| Poland | 327,861 | 209,204 | -118,657 |
| China | 151,077 | 101,170 | -49,907 |
| Turkey | 80,035 | 166,228 | +86,193 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,780,114 |
| United States | 2,940,045 |
| France | 2,772,265 |
| Italy | 2,024,733 |
| Spain | 1,076,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,169,480 | 2,610,634 | -1,558,846 |
| United States | 1,747,118 | 1,192,927 | -554,191 |
| France | 1,315,083 | 1,457,182 | +142,099 |
| Italy | 1,156,092 | 868,641 | -287,451 |
| Spain | 445,771 | 630,312 | +184,541 |
| China | 522,021 | 508,610 | -13,411 |
| Poland | 554,092 | 456,004 | -98,088 |
| Netherlands | 128,192 | 470,332 | +342,140 |
| Turkey | 80,035 | 166,228 | +86,193 |
| South Korea | 139,456 | 27,421 | -112,035 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 11,652,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,144,702 |
| Other | 188,323 |
| Air transport | 105,789 |
| Road transport | 2,419 |
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) | 6,421,820 | 5,230,247 | -1,191,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,919,238 | 3,225,464 | -693,774 |
| Other | 143,289 | 45,034 | -98,255 |
| Air transport | 47,762 | 58,027 | +10,265 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,419 | +2,419 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,796,034 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,907,174 |
| Felixstowe | 1,842,515 |
| Dover | 1,706,485 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,615,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,333,313 | 3,462,721 | +1,129,408 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,744,704 | 1,162,470 | -582,234 |
| Felixstowe | 880,977 | 961,538 | +80,561 |
| Dover | 1,015,505 | 690,980 | -324,525 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,025,520 | 589,607 | -435,913 |
| Hull | 1,139,474 | 170,687 | -968,787 |
| London | 911,635 | 245,593 | -666,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 577,300 | 552,156 | -25,144 |
| Killingholme | 206,749 | 372,900 | +166,151 |
| Thamesport | 299,207 | 17,096 | -282,111 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 75 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 63 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 47 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| ALTRO LIMITED | 40 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 39 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 34 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,079,667 |
| Norway | 1,118,501 |
| United States | 762,502 |
| Belgium | 693,774 |
| France | 124,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,648,308 | 431,359 | -1,216,949 |
| Norway | 571,805 | 546,696 | -25,109 |
| United States | 319,863 | 442,639 | +122,776 |
| Belgium | 169,498 | 524,276 | +354,778 |
| France | 118,956 | 5,183 | -113,773 |
| Italy | 56,117 | 63,386 | +7,269 |
| Spain | 22,665 | 36,105 | +13,440 |
| Singapore | 0 | 58,216 | +58,216 |
| Czechia | 44,063 | 13,520 | -30,543 |
| India | 2,601 | 42,276 | +39,675 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,808 | 0 | -1,808 |
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) | 3,193,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,093,090 |
| Air transport | 24,624 |
| Other | 1,808 |
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) | 2,114,116 | 1,079,029 | -1,035,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 941,088 | 1,152,002 | +210,914 |
| Air transport | 24,624 | 0 | -24,624 |
| Other | 1,808 | 0 | -1,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,995,206 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,731,909 |
| Southampton | 624,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 456,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 305,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 852,836 | 1,142,370 | +289,534 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,429,735 | 302,174 | -1,127,561 |
| Southampton | 149,133 | 475,761 | +326,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 293,253 | 163,239 | -130,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 203,393 | 102,485 | -100,908 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,396 | 0 | -73,396 |
| Felixstowe | 22,741 | 24,090 | +1,349 |
| Killingholme | 28,432 | 0 | -28,432 |
| Hull | 0 | 19,891 | +19,891 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,316 | 0 | -15,316 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making nylon, plastics, and food additives