Import/export HS code 291713: Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts, and esters
Chemicals used in plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,538,141 |
| Netherlands | 1,485,607 |
| Germany | 1,041,355 |
| United States | 436,063 |
| India | 395,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 640,125 | 898,016 | +257,891 |
| Netherlands | 1,051,842 | 433,765 | -618,077 |
| Germany | 499,611 | 541,744 | +42,133 |
| United States | 220,233 | 215,830 | -4,403 |
| India | 158,412 | 237,139 | +78,727 |
| France | 69,890 | 110,421 | +40,531 |
| Belgium | 22,445 | 98,687 | +76,242 |
| Taiwan | 11,132 | 83,664 | +72,532 |
| Peru | 59,660 | 18,455 | -41,205 |
| Canada | 64,879 | 0 | -64,879 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,393,113 |
| United States | 611,524 |
| Germany | 472,724 |
| India | 361,607 |
| Netherlands | 207,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,757,353 | 1,635,760 | -121,593 |
| United States | 354,740 | 256,784 | -97,956 |
| Germany | 306,139 | 166,585 | -139,554 |
| India | 177,952 | 183,655 | +5,703 |
| Netherlands | 141,661 | 65,459 | -76,202 |
| France | 68,645 | 79,472 | +10,827 |
| Italy | 1,982 | 97,308 | +95,326 |
| Taiwan | 11,132 | 83,664 | +72,532 |
| Belgium | 25,779 | 53,257 | +27,478 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 38,030 | +38,030 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,368,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,313,435 |
| Air transport | 476,862 |
| Other | 345,790 |
| Road transport | 7,393 |
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) | 1,043,166 | 1,325,041 | +281,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,235,573 | 1,077,862 | -157,711 |
| Air transport | 244,596 | 232,266 | -12,330 |
| Other | 314,655 | 31,135 | -283,520 |
| Road transport | 7,393 | 0 | -7,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,412,214 |
| Felixstowe | 1,349,235 |
| Killingholme | 414,977 |
| 000 | 345,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,128 |
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 | 1,017,621 | 394,593 | -623,028 |
| Felixstowe | 480,834 | 868,401 | +387,567 |
| Killingholme | 260,360 | 154,617 | -105,743 |
| 000 | 314,655 | 31,135 | -283,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,901 | 204,227 | +88,326 |
| Dover | 61,847 | 251,788 | +189,941 |
| 499 | 0 | 230,077 | +230,077 |
| Southampton | 99,597 | 122,178 | +22,581 |
| Portsmouth | 62,852 | 67,489 | +4,637 |
| Harwich | 81,810 | 32,319 | -49,491 |
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
|
14 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 53 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 39 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 34 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 32 |
| BRAD-CHEM LIMITED | 26 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 25 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 25 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 23 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 758,833 |
| Germany | 179,222 |
| Malaysia | 149,220 |
| Turkey | 142,054 |
| South Africa | 100,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 373,972 | 384,861 | +10,889 |
| Germany | 102,780 | 76,442 | -26,338 |
| Malaysia | 107,055 | 42,165 | -64,890 |
| Turkey | 52,104 | 89,950 | +37,846 |
| South Africa | 37,567 | 63,200 | +25,633 |
| Poland | 50,620 | 40,382 | -10,238 |
| Denmark | 38,671 | 34,670 | -4,001 |
| United States | 58,936 | 3,578 | -55,358 |
| Switzerland | 40,975 | 15,941 | -25,034 |
| France | 11,532 | 945 | -10,587 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,083,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 548,700 |
| Air transport | 37,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 593,246 | 490,226 | -103,020 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,130 | 273,570 | -1,560 |
| Air transport | 30,707 | 6,303 | -24,404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 813,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 380,800 |
| Felixstowe | 135,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 428,369 | 384,861 | -43,508 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,265 | 195,535 | +10,270 |
| Felixstowe | 107,055 | 28,620 | -78,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,870 | 50,302 | +9,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,332 | 63,200 | +41,868 |
| Hull | 56,333 | 27,733 | -28,600 |
| Dover | 29,152 | 0 | -29,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,137 | 1,377 | -18,760 |
| Southampton | 0 | 13,545 | +13,545 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,539 | 3,578 | -961 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291713
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics