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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,851,814 |
| China | 1,463,642 |
| Germany | 728,826 |
| United States | 438,144 |
| India | 239,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,186,507 | 665,307 | -521,200 |
| China | 672,639 | 791,003 | +118,364 |
| Germany | 241,355 | 487,471 | +246,116 |
| United States | 225,383 | 212,761 | -12,622 |
| India | 79,389 | 159,716 | +80,327 |
| France | 141,832 | 76,873 | -64,959 |
| Taiwan | 34,707 | 77,292 | +42,585 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,489 | 5,215 | -75,274 |
| 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 | 3,292,022 |
| United States | 705,785 |
| Germany | 427,261 |
| India | 286,324 |
| Netherlands | 258,781 |
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 | 1,740,833 | 1,551,189 | -189,644 |
| United States | 459,222 | 246,563 | -212,659 |
| Germany | 206,227 | 221,034 | +14,807 |
| India | 117,344 | 168,980 | +51,636 |
| Netherlands | 127,084 | 131,697 | +4,613 |
| France | 126,044 | 77,299 | -48,745 |
| Taiwan | 34,707 | 77,292 | +42,585 |
| Belgium | 19,008 | 40,860 | +21,852 |
| Italy | 2,159 | 32,144 | +29,985 |
| Switzerland | 23,037 | 0 | -23,037 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 2,310,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,219,154 |
| Other | 461,728 |
| Air transport | 379,099 |
| Road transport | 31,963 |
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) | 1,192,295 | 1,118,484 | -73,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,074,970 | 1,144,184 | +69,214 |
| Other | 305,258 | 156,470 | -148,788 |
| Air transport | 254,440 | 124,659 | -129,781 |
| Road transport | 28,702 | 3,261 | -25,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,586,470 |
| Felixstowe | 1,373,047 |
| 000 | 461,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 368,155 |
| Killingholme | 306,022 |
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 | 827,122 | 759,348 | -67,774 |
| Felixstowe | 687,329 | 685,718 | -1,611 |
| 000 | 305,258 | 156,470 | -148,788 |
| Eurotunnel | 155,714 | 212,441 | +56,727 |
| Killingholme | 175,693 | 130,329 | -45,364 |
| Dover | 75,315 | 100,449 | +25,134 |
| Southampton | 99,597 | 63,714 | -35,883 |
| 499 | 0 | 127,111 | +127,111 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 122,196 | +122,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,491 | 54,152 | -11,339 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 50 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 36 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 32 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 28 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 25 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 24 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 24 |
| BRAD-CHEM LIMITED | 23 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 21 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 829,349 |
| Germany | 171,985 |
| Malaysia | 121,365 |
| Poland | 104,749 |
| Turkey | 91,998 |
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 | 452,375 | 376,974 | -75,401 |
| Germany | 103,202 | 68,783 | -34,419 |
| Malaysia | 92,745 | 28,620 | -64,125 |
| Poland | 58,813 | 45,936 | -12,877 |
| Turkey | 19,440 | 72,558 | +53,118 |
| South Africa | 63,878 | 11,691 | -52,187 |
| Denmark | 75,351 | 0 | -75,351 |
| United States | 65,523 | 3,957 | -61,566 |
| Switzerland | 20,083 | 24,143 | +4,060 |
| France | 9,161 | 8,391 | -770 |
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) | 1,111,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 449,842 |
| Air transport | 74,572 |
| Road transport | 1,175 |
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) | 694,020 | 417,285 | -276,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,072 | 228,770 | +7,698 |
| Air transport | 69,267 | 5,305 | -63,962 |
| Road transport | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 883,746 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 321,783 |
| Felixstowe | 121,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,961 |
| Hull | 83,428 |
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 | 506,772 | 376,974 | -129,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,653 | 194,130 | +66,477 |
| Felixstowe | 92,745 | 28,620 | -64,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,550 | 6,411 | -71,139 |
| Hull | 55,199 | 28,229 | -26,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,447 | 0 | -46,447 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,333 | 11,691 | -9,642 |
| Dover | 30,208 | 0 | -30,208 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,789 | 3,957 | -12,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,295 | 0 | -4,295 |
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