Import/export HS code 291734: Various esters of orthophthalic acid
Derivatives of orthophthalic acid, used in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,958,304 |
| India | 2,393,310 |
| Netherlands | 283,902 |
| Belgium | 231,772 |
| Germany | 165,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,716,124 | 1,242,180 | -473,944 |
| India | 1,238,940 | 1,154,370 | -84,570 |
| Netherlands | 47,798 | 236,104 | +188,306 |
| Belgium | 129,836 | 101,936 | -27,900 |
| Germany | 43,100 | 122,277 | +79,177 |
| France | 48,707 | 18,110 | -30,597 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,822 | +29,822 |
| China | 9,637 | 18,291 | +8,654 |
| Japan | 0 | 17,094 | +17,094 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 10,498 | +10,498 |
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 | 3,060,005 |
| India | 2,410,531 |
| Netherlands | 323,125 |
| South Korea | 154,899 |
| Germany | 76,504 |
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 | 1,728,276 | 1,331,729 | -396,547 |
| India | 1,241,009 | 1,169,522 | -71,487 |
| Netherlands | 126,552 | 196,573 | +70,021 |
| South Korea | 27,624 | 127,275 | +99,651 |
| Germany | 64,498 | 12,006 | -52,492 |
| China | 34,269 | 20,420 | -13,849 |
| United States | 951 | 36,948 | +35,997 |
| Japan | 0 | 29,890 | +29,890 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,822 | +29,822 |
| France | 8,603 | 7,778 | -825 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,202,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,779,056 |
| Other | 122,738 |
| Air transport | 96,883 |
| Road transport | 2,138 |
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) | 1,743,308 | 1,459,545 | -283,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,353,576 | 1,425,480 | +71,904 |
| Other | 107,409 | 15,329 | -92,080 |
| Air transport | 30,800 | 66,083 | +35,283 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,138 | +2,138 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,626,975 |
| Hull | 1,205,232 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,063,710 |
| London | 473,303 |
| Dover | 411,880 |
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 | 1,066,937 | 560,038 | -506,899 |
| Hull | 483,847 | 721,385 | +237,538 |
| Middlesbrough | 815,937 | 247,773 | -568,164 |
| London | 179,303 | 294,000 | +114,697 |
| Dover | 230,082 | 181,798 | -48,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,588 | 238,833 | +69,245 |
| Southampton | 30,957 | 248,322 | +217,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 216,072 | +216,072 |
| 000 | 107,409 | 15,329 | -92,080 |
| 499 | 0 | 119,399 | +119,399 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Dormant Company
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 64 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 49 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 41 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 28 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 28 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 22 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 18 |
| UNIROYAL GLOBAL LIMITED | 16 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 280,042 |
| Ireland | 78,756 |
| Switzerland | 28,662 |
| Denmark | 26,021 |
| France | 24,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 172,426 | 107,616 | -64,810 |
| Ireland | 56,102 | 22,654 | -33,448 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 28,662 | +28,662 |
| Denmark | 10,897 | 15,124 | +4,227 |
| France | 24,026 | 0 | -24,026 |
| Spain | 15,962 | 0 | -15,962 |
| United States | 10,550 | 1,730 | -8,820 |
| China | 11,205 | 0 | -11,205 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,898 | 4,542 | +1,644 |
| Italy | 2,993 | 4,280 | +1,287 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,908 |
| Germany | 302 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,908 | 0 | -1,908 |
| Germany | 302 | 0 | -302 |
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) | 273,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 182,962 |
| Air transport | 46,918 |
| Other | 2,210 |
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) | 159,661 | 113,888 | -45,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,770 | 75,192 | -32,578 |
| Air transport | 45,512 | 1,406 | -44,106 |
| Other | 2,210 | 0 | -2,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 222,122 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,395 |
| Holyhead | 76,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,778 |
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 | 125,890 | 96,232 | -29,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,981 | 37,414 | -5,567 |
| Holyhead | 53,892 | 22,654 | -31,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,512 | 1,406 | -44,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,654 | 15,124 | +9,470 |
| Felixstowe | 19,833 | 0 | -19,833 |
| Southampton | 3,388 | 15,926 | +12,538 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,550 | 1,730 | -8,820 |
| Harwich | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
| 000 | 2,210 | 0 | -2,210 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291734
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Derivatives of orthophthalic acid, used in plastics and industrial processes