Import/export HS code 29171920: Succinic acid (bio-based)
A natural acid used in food, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable plastics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 194,563 |
| Netherlands | 62,153 |
| Italy | 38,670 |
| France | 6,827 |
| Canada | 5,349 |
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 | 75,962 | 118,601 | +42,639 |
| Netherlands | 35,975 | 26,178 | -9,797 |
| Italy | 16,620 | 22,050 | +5,430 |
| France | 2,477 | 4,350 | +1,873 |
| Canada | 5,349 | 0 | -5,349 |
| United States | 0 | 4,464 | +4,464 |
| China | 0 | 1,500 | +1,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 233,264 |
| France | 26,513 |
| United States | 22,761 |
| China | 20,831 |
| Germany | 10,157 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 99,300 | 133,964 | +34,664 |
| France | 0 | 26,513 | +26,513 |
| United States | 16,926 | 5,835 | -11,091 |
| China | 16,906 | 3,925 | -12,981 |
| Germany | 3,251 | 6,906 | +3,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 248,552 |
| Air transport | 41,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,731 |
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) | 102,551 | 146,001 | +43,450 |
| Air transport | 16,906 | 24,337 | +7,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,926 | 6,805 | -10,121 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 102,832 |
| Dover | 64,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,149 |
| Thamesport | 23,731 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 56,890 | 45,942 | -10,948 |
| Dover | 2,477 | 62,006 | +59,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,971 | 26,178 | -5,793 |
| Thamesport | 16,926 | 6,805 | -10,121 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,557 | 10,371 | -1,186 |
| Hull | 7,950 | 9,450 | +1,500 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,349 | 1,371 | -3,978 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 6,631 | +6,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,964 | +5,964 |
| Harwich | 3,263 | 0 | -3,263 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Dormant Company
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 10 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 6 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 5 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 4 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BRAD-CHEM LIMITED | 3 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 2 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 1 |
| RAVAGO CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 44,551 |
| France | 23,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 29,533 | 15,018 | -14,515 |
| France | 23,460 | 0 | -23,460 |
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) | 68,011 |
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) | 52,993 | 15,018 | -37,975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 44,551 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 29,533 | 15,018 | -14,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,460 | 0 | -23,460 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29171920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural acid used in food, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable plastics