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 | 7,791,766 |
| United States | 3,102,856 |
| France | 1,716,329 |
| Italy | 1,682,935 |
| Netherlands | 1,532,758 |
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 | 4,534,920 | 3,256,846 | -1,278,074 |
| United States | 2,039,364 | 1,063,492 | -975,872 |
| France | 1,218,347 | 497,982 | -720,365 |
| Italy | 947,230 | 735,705 | -211,525 |
| Netherlands | 730,200 | 802,558 | +72,358 |
| Spain | 338,318 | 441,669 | +103,351 |
| Belgium | 344,646 | 314,648 | -29,998 |
| Poland | 258,362 | 210,290 | -48,072 |
| China | 129,058 | 84,548 | -44,510 |
| Turkey | 80,035 | 104,090 | +24,055 |
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 | 6,968,165 |
| United States | 3,095,892 |
| France | 2,223,364 |
| Italy | 1,939,413 |
| Spain | 939,606 |
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 | 4,337,904 | 2,630,261 | -1,707,643 |
| United States | 2,063,077 | 1,032,815 | -1,030,262 |
| France | 1,308,848 | 914,516 | -394,332 |
| Italy | 1,158,604 | 780,809 | -377,795 |
| Spain | 356,411 | 583,195 | +226,784 |
| Poland | 449,135 | 384,811 | -64,324 |
| China | 392,887 | 429,790 | +36,903 |
| Netherlands | 254,301 | 437,529 | +183,228 |
| Turkey | 80,035 | 104,090 | +24,055 |
| South Korea | 111,825 | 55,052 | -56,773 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| 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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 11,165,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,847,628 |
| Other | 178,560 |
| Air transport | 92,688 |
| Road transport | 1,276 |
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) | 6,354,701 | 4,810,962 | -1,543,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,171,520 | 2,676,108 | -1,495,412 |
| Other | 135,422 | 43,138 | -92,284 |
| Air transport | 36,356 | 56,332 | +19,976 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,276 | +1,276 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,138,339 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,092,743 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,822,335 |
| Dover | 1,609,323 |
| Felixstowe | 1,524,179 |
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 | 2,227,944 | 2,910,395 | +682,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,006,780 | 1,085,963 | -920,817 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,289,989 | 532,346 | -757,643 |
| Dover | 980,018 | 629,305 | -350,713 |
| Felixstowe | 718,291 | 805,888 | +87,597 |
| Hull | 1,056,178 | 277,930 | -778,248 |
| London | 1,081,286 | 241,579 | -839,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 467,431 | 564,743 | +97,312 |
| Killingholme | 185,694 | 268,311 | +82,617 |
| Thamesport | 341,597 | 17,096 | -324,501 |
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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 47 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| ALTRO LIMITED | 38 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 36 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 34 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 | 2,015,707 |
| Norway | 1,138,881 |
| United States | 544,048 |
| Belgium | 437,653 |
| France | 172,316 |
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 | 1,412,438 | 603,269 | -809,169 |
| Norway | 761,385 | 377,496 | -383,889 |
| United States | 217,006 | 327,042 | +110,036 |
| Belgium | 349,802 | 87,851 | -261,951 |
| France | 169,736 | 2,580 | -167,156 |
| Spain | 125,097 | 17,452 | -107,645 |
| Italy | 56,117 | 43,120 | -12,997 |
| Czechia | 67,223 | 6,760 | -60,463 |
| Singapore | 0 | 58,216 | +58,216 |
| Brazil | 16,214 | 21,712 | +5,498 |
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) | 2,990,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,908,482 |
| Air transport | 25,757 |
| 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) | 2,141,216 | 849,234 | -1,291,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,156,428 | 752,054 | -404,374 |
| Air transport | 17,529 | 8,228 | -9,301 |
| Other | 1,808 | 0 | -1,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,731,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,717,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 561,000 |
| Southampton | 406,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 282,355 |
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 | 1,202,368 | 529,541 | -672,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,249,005 | 468,317 | -780,688 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 429,450 | 131,550 | -297,900 |
| Southampton | 75,609 | 330,831 | +255,222 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,641 | 66,714 | -148,927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,063 | 29,333 | -14,730 |
| 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