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 | 3,046,624 |
| India | 2,516,164 |
| Netherlands | 285,746 |
| Belgium | 231,772 |
| Germany | 142,881 |
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 | 1,547,674 | 1,498,950 | -48,724 |
| India | 1,365,215 | 1,150,949 | -214,266 |
| Netherlands | 40,975 | 244,771 | +203,796 |
| Belgium | 129,836 | 101,936 | -27,900 |
| Germany | 16,383 | 126,498 | +110,115 |
| France | 37,737 | 30,262 | -7,475 |
| China | 39,891 | 18,291 | -21,600 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,822 | +29,822 |
| 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 | 3,148,325 |
| India | 2,563,639 |
| Netherlands | 323,125 |
| South Korea | 154,899 |
| Germany | 79,530 |
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 | 1,547,674 | 1,600,651 | +52,977 |
| India | 1,397,538 | 1,166,101 | -231,437 |
| Netherlands | 126,552 | 196,573 | +70,021 |
| South Korea | 27,624 | 127,275 | +99,651 |
| Germany | 26,790 | 52,740 | +25,950 |
| China | 34,269 | 18,176 | -16,093 |
| Japan | 0 | 29,890 | +29,890 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,822 | +29,822 |
| France | 13,953 | 7,778 | -6,175 |
| United States | 951 | 9,102 | +8,151 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 3,274,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,880,622 |
| Other | 156,497 |
| Air transport | 110,078 |
| 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) | 1,676,695 | 1,597,352 | -79,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,320,775 | 1,559,847 | +239,072 |
| Other | 135,898 | 20,599 | -115,299 |
| Air transport | 45,294 | 64,784 | +19,490 |
| 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 | 1,823,335 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,184,226 |
| Hull | 1,177,386 |
| London | 428,066 |
| Dover | 416,014 |
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 | 1,193,195 | 630,140 | -563,055 |
| Middlesbrough | 883,735 | 300,491 | -583,244 |
| Hull | 275,648 | 901,738 | +626,090 |
| London | 179,303 | 248,763 | +69,460 |
| Dover | 180,974 | 235,040 | +54,066 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,425 | 276,840 | +143,415 |
| Southampton | 30,957 | 197,760 | +166,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 189,623 | +189,623 |
| 000 | 135,898 | 20,599 | -115,299 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 48 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 40 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 27 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 27 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 22 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 78,799 |
| France | 28,386 |
| Denmark | 26,021 |
| Spain | 22,315 |
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 | 95,181 | 184,861 | +89,680 |
| Ireland | 46,222 | 32,577 | -13,645 |
| France | 28,386 | 0 | -28,386 |
| Denmark | 10,897 | 15,124 | +4,227 |
| Spain | 22,315 | 0 | -22,315 |
| Colombia | 22,296 | 0 | -22,296 |
| Germany | 20,800 | 0 | -20,800 |
| Brazil | 16,001 | 0 | -16,001 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,838 | 4,542 | -5,296 |
| United States | 12,124 | 1,730 | -10,394 |
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 | 345 |
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 | 43 | -259 |
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) | 313,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,875 |
| Air transport | 53,858 |
| Other | 2,253 |
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) | 122,287 | 191,133 | +68,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,465 | 56,410 | -76,055 |
| Air transport | 52,452 | 1,406 | -51,046 |
| Other | 2,210 | 43 | -2,167 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 260,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,308 |
| Holyhead | 76,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,858 |
| 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 | 106,775 | 153,644 | +46,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,556 | 8,752 | -68,804 |
| Holyhead | 44,012 | 32,534 | -11,478 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,452 | 1,406 | -51,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,654 | 15,124 | +9,470 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 19,833 | +19,833 |
| Southampton | 3,388 | 15,926 | +12,538 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,124 | 1,730 | -10,394 |
| Harwich | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
| 000 | 2,210 | 43 | -2,167 |
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