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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 7,783,848 |
| United States | 2,794,209 |
| Netherlands | 1,820,573 |
| France | 1,765,697 |
| Italy | 1,642,848 |
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 | 4,379,136 | 3,404,712 | -974,424 |
| United States | 1,782,700 | 1,011,509 | -771,191 |
| Netherlands | 788,995 | 1,031,578 | +242,583 |
| France | 1,134,260 | 631,437 | -502,823 |
| Italy | 898,361 | 744,487 | -153,874 |
| Spain | 283,081 | 513,181 | +230,100 |
| Belgium | 235,178 | 429,039 | +193,861 |
| Poland | 398,854 | 138,211 | -260,643 |
| China | 118,387 | 126,033 | +7,646 |
| Turkey | 111,410 | 129,925 | +18,515 |
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 | 6,215,468 |
| France | 2,907,240 |
| United States | 2,813,724 |
| Italy | 1,862,375 |
| China | 1,223,737 |
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 | 3,974,080 | 2,241,388 | -1,732,692 |
| France | 1,305,562 | 1,601,678 | +296,116 |
| United States | 1,768,622 | 1,045,102 | -723,520 |
| Italy | 1,029,323 | 833,052 | -196,271 |
| China | 469,280 | 754,457 | +285,177 |
| Spain | 410,730 | 622,608 | +211,878 |
| Poland | 539,700 | 423,116 | -116,584 |
| Netherlands | 277,208 | 343,740 | +66,532 |
| Turkey | 111,410 | 129,925 | +18,515 |
| Belgium | 30,316 | 124,129 | +93,813 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -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) | 11,198,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,980,008 |
| Other | 159,525 |
| Air transport | 102,329 |
| 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) | 6,268,347 | 4,930,405 | -1,337,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,793,514 | 3,186,494 | -607,020 |
| Other | 115,416 | 44,109 | -71,307 |
| Air transport | 54,816 | 47,513 | -7,303 |
| 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 | 5,912,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,801,450 |
| Felixstowe | 1,946,799 |
| Dover | 1,643,184 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,463,625 |
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 | 2,526,757 | 3,385,777 | +859,020 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,806,806 | 994,644 | -812,162 |
| Felixstowe | 887,968 | 1,058,831 | +170,863 |
| Dover | 1,015,291 | 627,893 | -387,398 |
| Middlesbrough | 922,479 | 541,146 | -381,333 |
| Hull | 1,009,369 | 144,705 | -864,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 540,601 | 563,709 | +23,108 |
| London | 719,746 | 206,086 | -513,660 |
| Killingholme | 223,332 | 389,918 | +166,586 |
| Thamesport | 212,919 | 17,096 | -195,823 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
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 | 51 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 50 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 47 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| ALTRO LIMITED | 41 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 40 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 34 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 1,923,611 |
| Norway | 1,205,909 |
| United States | 762,502 |
| Belgium | 524,276 |
| 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 | 1,794,426 | 129,185 | -1,665,241 |
| Norway | 593,081 | 612,828 | +19,747 |
| United States | 319,863 | 442,639 | +122,776 |
| Belgium | 67,614 | 456,662 | +389,048 |
| France | 118,956 | 5,183 | -113,773 |
| Italy | 56,117 | 63,386 | +7,269 |
| Spain | 22,613 | 38,230 | +15,617 |
| Singapore | 0 | 58,216 | +58,216 |
| Czechia | 50,823 | 6,760 | -44,063 |
| India | 23,834 | 29,859 | +6,025 |
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) | 2,904,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,178,305 |
| 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) | 2,159,644 | 744,799 | -1,414,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 988,257 | 1,190,048 | +201,791 |
| 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 | 1,919,473 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,589,222 |
| Southampton | 633,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 473,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 294,869 |
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 | 772,228 | 1,147,245 | +375,017 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,589,222 | 0 | -1,589,222 |
| Southampton | 182,255 | 451,455 | +269,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,170 | 192,448 | -88,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,164 | 98,705 | -97,459 |
| 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