Import/export HS code 291714: Maleic anhydride
A chemical used in making resins, plastics, and industrial coatings
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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 | 6,270,459 |
| United States | 3,551,064 |
| Italy | 3,244,397 |
| Germany | 1,776,219 |
| South Korea | 1,500,783 |
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 | 4,028,122 | 2,242,337 | -1,785,785 |
| United States | 1,828,696 | 1,722,368 | -106,328 |
| Italy | 800,324 | 2,444,073 | +1,643,749 |
| Germany | 1,577,699 | 198,520 | -1,379,179 |
| South Korea | 1,001,819 | 498,964 | -502,855 |
| Hungary | 601,904 | 442,804 | -159,100 |
| Canada | 311,679 | 250,665 | -61,014 |
| Austria | 306,225 | 107,930 | -198,295 |
| Japan | 52,246 | 231,661 | +179,415 |
| France | 92,682 | 130,394 | +37,712 |
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 | 6,219,599 |
| United States | 3,863,937 |
| Italy | 3,244,397 |
| South Korea | 3,192,662 |
| Hungary | 1,291,648 |
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 | 5,529,053 | 690,546 | -4,838,507 |
| United States | 1,541,928 | 2,322,009 | +780,081 |
| Italy | 800,324 | 2,444,073 | +1,643,749 |
| South Korea | 1,720,147 | 1,472,515 | -247,632 |
| Hungary | 756,993 | 534,655 | -222,338 |
| Austria | 280,251 | 222,822 | -57,429 |
| China | 20,334 | 329,305 | +308,971 |
| Japan | 69,100 | 231,661 | +162,561 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 52,129 | +52,129 |
| Taiwan | 49,624 | 0 | -49,624 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 12,999,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,128,355 |
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) | 7,767,770 | 5,231,750 | -2,536,020 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,056,887 | 3,071,468 | +14,581 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,981,260 |
| Felixstowe | 3,816,823 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,253,796 |
| Southampton | 1,181,133 |
| Liverpool Docks | 950,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5,794,086 | 4,187,174 | -1,606,912 |
| Felixstowe | 1,762,347 | 2,054,476 | +292,129 |
| Middlesbrough | 823,703 | 430,093 | -393,610 |
| Southampton | 797,197 | 383,936 | -413,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 680,875 | 270,008 | -410,867 |
| Dover | 376,313 | 286,918 | -89,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,045 | 376,364 | +345,319 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,054 | 150,234 | +15,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,046 | 60,771 | -132,275 |
| Killingholme | 145,074 | 11,058 | -134,016 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 89 |
| POLYNT COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 33 |
| AURORIUM UK LIMITED | 30 |
| LILY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 26 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 26 |
| AOC RESINS UK LTD | 21 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 14 |
| PROCHEMA UK LTD | 11 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 27,606 |
| China | 9,342 |
| France | 2,406 |
| Belgium | 1,802 |
| Czechia | 1,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,297 | 24,309 | +21,012 |
| China | 9,342 | 0 | -9,342 |
| France | 1,474 | 932 | -542 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,802 | +1,802 |
| Czechia | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
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) | 32,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,342 |
| Air transport | 932 |
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) | 6,568 | 26,111 | +19,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,342 | 0 | -9,342 |
| Air transport | 0 | 932 | +932 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,599 |
| Dover | 1,218 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,553 | 24,309 | +20,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,342 | 0 | -9,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,797 | 1,802 | +5 |
| Dover | 1,218 | 0 | -1,218 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 932 | +932 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291714
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making resins, plastics, and industrial coatings