Import/export HS code 29171910: Malonic acid, its salts, and esters
A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, plastics, and industrial processes
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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 | 1,323,353 |
| India | 312,283 |
| United States | 236,465 |
| Germany | 99,733 |
| Spain | 40,103 |
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 | 897,501 | 425,852 | -471,649 |
| India | 15,423 | 296,860 | +281,437 |
| United States | 127,560 | 108,905 | -18,655 |
| Germany | 40,618 | 59,115 | +18,497 |
| Spain | 35,326 | 4,777 | -30,549 |
| France | 14,277 | 6,453 | -7,824 |
| Netherlands | 15,458 | 0 | -15,458 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,405 | 9,219 | +4,814 |
| Switzerland | 8,594 | 0 | -8,594 |
| Italy | 4,391 | 1,898 | -2,493 |
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 | 1,484,793 |
| India | 312,658 |
| United States | 273,371 |
| Germany | 8,594 |
| Austria | 1,438 |
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 | 996,143 | 488,650 | -507,493 |
| India | 15,798 | 296,860 | +281,062 |
| United States | 141,580 | 131,791 | -9,789 |
| Germany | 8,594 | 0 | -8,594 |
| Austria | 1,438 | 0 | -1,438 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 1,604,645 |
| Air transport | 357,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,319 |
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) | 1,048,498 | 556,147 | -492,351 |
| Air transport | 45,538 | 312,352 | +266,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,517 | 48,802 | -20,715 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,282,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 309,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,858 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 855,167 | 426,995 | -428,172 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,217 | 296,860 | +284,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,122 | 129,736 | +3,614 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,289 | 4,777 | -18,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,838 | 0 | -27,838 |
| Southampton | 22,107 | 5,375 | -16,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,642 | 8,625 | -9,017 |
| Dover | 17,541 | 6,120 | -11,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,626 | 14,820 | +10,194 |
| Portsmouth | 12,466 | 6,453 | -6,013 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 53 |
| FINE ORGANICS LIMITED | 42 |
| CALACHEM LTD | 31 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 30 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 30 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 27 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 22 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 19 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 51,025 |
| France | 32,107 |
| Netherlands | 28,600 |
| Taiwan | 20,350 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 33,865 | 17,160 | -16,705 |
| France | 28,656 | 3,451 | -25,205 |
| Netherlands | 17,972 | 10,628 | -7,344 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 20,350 | +20,350 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,255 | 0 | -6,255 |
| Bangladesh | 5,753 | 0 | -5,753 |
| Germany | 5,156 | 0 | -5,156 |
| Jordan | 0 | 4,490 | +4,490 |
| Switzerland | 3,337 | 0 | -3,337 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,188 | +3,188 |
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) | 79,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,290 |
| Air transport | 23,929 |
| Other | 35 |
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) | 32,760 | 46,251 | +13,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,111 | 13,179 | -37,932 |
| Air transport | 21,284 | 2,645 | -18,639 |
| Other | 35 | 0 | -35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 39,605 |
| Dover | 27,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,074 |
| Southampton | 20,350 |
| Felixstowe | 14,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 22,245 | 17,360 | -4,885 |
| Dover | 27,400 | 0 | -27,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,346 | 9,728 | -2,618 |
| Southampton | 0 | 20,350 | +20,350 |
| Felixstowe | 10,515 | 4,290 | -6,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,113 | 0 | -13,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,739 | 3,451 | -2,288 |
| Harwich | 5,626 | 0 | -5,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,251 | +4,251 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,337 | 0 | -3,337 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29171910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, plastics, and industrial processes