Import/export HS code 29181998: Various oxygen-rich carboxylic acids
Miscellaneous chemicals with extra oxygen, used in various applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 15,058,753 |
| India | 12,752,614 |
| France | 12,065,066 |
| Netherlands | 3,595,418 |
| Italy | 3,029,340 |
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 | 8,358,525 | 6,700,228 | -1,658,297 |
| India | 10,440,471 | 2,312,143 | -8,128,328 |
| France | 6,529,061 | 5,536,005 | -993,056 |
| Netherlands | 2,181,166 | 1,414,252 | -766,914 |
| Italy | 1,820,473 | 1,208,867 | -611,606 |
| South Africa | 1,665,582 | 780,641 | -884,941 |
| Belgium | 915,727 | 1,238,977 | +323,250 |
| Canada | 992,033 | 900,438 | -91,595 |
| Germany | 831,324 | 773,459 | -57,865 |
| South Korea | 879,252 | 604,705 | -274,547 |
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 | 15,938,944 |
| India | 13,978,273 |
| France | 11,688,848 |
| Italy | 3,305,756 |
| South Africa | 2,422,160 |
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 | 8,956,223 | 6,982,721 | -1,973,502 |
| India | 10,619,172 | 3,359,101 | -7,260,071 |
| France | 6,417,729 | 5,271,119 | -1,146,610 |
| Italy | 1,716,255 | 1,589,501 | -126,754 |
| South Africa | 1,641,519 | 780,641 | -860,878 |
| Canada | 1,015,546 | 659,381 | -356,165 |
| Germany | 559,598 | 995,678 | +436,080 |
| Netherlands | 818,260 | 710,417 | -107,843 |
| South Korea | 898,662 | 620,120 | -278,542 |
| Spain | 786,244 | 680,723 | -105,521 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Cheshire | 7 |
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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,496,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,299,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,983,348 |
| Other | 1,010,108 |
| Road transport | 47,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,425,341 | 6,070,715 | -9,354,626 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,870,407 | 9,429,125 | -1,441,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,365,713 | 7,617,635 | -748,078 |
| Other | 974,962 | 35,146 | -939,816 |
| Road transport | 17,177 | 30,519 | +13,342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,795,757 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,215,145 |
| Felixstowe | 8,598,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,076,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,435,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,999,395 | 5,796,362 | -1,203,033 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,919,439 | 2,295,706 | -7,623,733 |
| Felixstowe | 4,941,462 | 3,657,246 | -1,284,216 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,890,005 | 3,186,404 | -1,703,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,069,325 | 1,366,392 | -702,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,399,945 | 1,361,510 | -38,435 |
| Hull | 637,785 | 1,583,846 | +946,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,120,638 | 961,516 | -159,122 |
| London | 1,180,002 | 627,679 | -552,323 |
| 000 | 974,962 | 35,146 | -939,816 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 36 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 41 |
| 2026-02 | 46 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,754,939 |
| United States | 953,771 |
| France | 435,842 |
| Ireland | 412,918 |
| Hungary | 339,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,570,179 | 184,760 | -2,385,419 |
| United States | 913,615 | 40,156 | -873,459 |
| France | 51,911 | 383,931 | +332,020 |
| Ireland | 259,772 | 153,146 | -106,626 |
| Hungary | 174,996 | 164,869 | -10,127 |
| Turkey | 92,330 | 201,482 | +109,152 |
| Poland | 169,028 | 110,978 | -58,050 |
| Netherlands | 140,376 | 133,714 | -6,662 |
| Czechia | 202,584 | 33,183 | -169,401 |
| China | 111,065 | 38,194 | -72,871 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 4,425 |
| China | 3,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 0 | 4,425 | +4,425 |
| China | 1,151 | 1,999 | +848 |
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) | 5,232,075 |
| Air transport | 1,172,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,717 |
| Other | 7,575 |
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) | 3,794,879 | 1,437,196 | -2,357,683 |
| Air transport | 986,726 | 185,942 | -800,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,090 | 98,627 | -119,463 |
| Other | 1,151 | 6,424 | +5,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,672,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 927,386 |
| Liverpool Docks | 261,074 |
| Heysham | 129,859 |
| Southampton | 127,177 |
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 | 3,444,514 | 1,227,594 | -2,216,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 880,382 | 47,004 | -833,378 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,188 | 116,886 | -27,302 |
| Heysham | 108,554 | 21,305 | -87,249 |
| Southampton | 123,083 | 4,094 | -118,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,855 | 43,761 | -7,094 |
| ZLC | 3,768 | 64,859 | +61,091 |
| Harwich | 49,985 | 13,511 | -36,474 |
| Holyhead | 35,017 | 26,560 | -8,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,016 | 22,243 | -10,773 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29181998
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous chemicals with extra oxygen, used in various applications