Import/export HS code 291821: Salicylic acid and its salts
A compound used in skincare, medicine, and manufacturing
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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 | 1,120,615 |
| France | 577,582 |
| Germany | 271,602 |
| Switzerland | 195,850 |
| United States | 151,678 |
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 | 668,991 | 451,624 | -217,367 |
| France | 505,787 | 71,795 | -433,992 |
| Germany | 133,387 | 138,215 | +4,828 |
| Switzerland | 44,315 | 151,535 | +107,220 |
| United States | 115,783 | 35,895 | -79,888 |
| Netherlands | 48,031 | 75,951 | +27,920 |
| Czechia | 16,374 | 47,388 | +31,014 |
| Poland | 33,281 | 27,374 | -5,907 |
| India | 15,172 | 33,117 | +17,945 |
| Belgium | 1,004 | 31,616 | +30,612 |
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 | 1,447,287 |
| France | 697,029 |
| Switzerland | 195,850 |
| United States | 105,902 |
| Germany | 57,094 |
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 | 822,209 | 625,078 | -197,131 |
| France | 551,574 | 145,455 | -406,119 |
| Switzerland | 44,315 | 151,535 | +107,220 |
| United States | 84,681 | 21,221 | -63,460 |
| Germany | 19,825 | 37,269 | +17,444 |
| Netherlands | 24,324 | 30,241 | +5,917 |
| India | 16,486 | 33,117 | +16,631 |
| South Korea | 13,052 | 13,271 | +219 |
| Turkey | 11,502 | 11,888 | +386 |
| Poland | 5,263 | 8,031 | +2,768 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 1,710,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,721 |
| Road transport | 155,289 |
| Air transport | 121,361 |
| Other | 15,234 |
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) | 1,117,872 | 592,514 | -525,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,639 | 326,082 | -32,557 |
| Road transport | 44,315 | 110,974 | +66,659 |
| Air transport | 71,496 | 49,865 | -21,631 |
| Other | 8,698 | 6,536 | -2,162 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,155,289 |
| Dover | 556,824 |
| ZLC | 227,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,588 |
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 | 707,931 | 447,358 | -260,573 |
| Dover | 381,525 | 175,299 | -206,226 |
| ZLC | 44,315 | 183,151 | +138,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,357 | 62,867 | -87,490 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,639 | 31,949 | -68,690 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,174 | 29,537 | -9,637 |
| Hull | 31,277 | 11,888 | -19,389 |
| Portsmouth | 13,465 | 24,626 | +11,161 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,852 | 0 | -34,852 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 31,396 | +31,396 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 69,893 |
| Ireland | 54,981 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,414 |
| France | 10,004 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 42,770 | 27,123 | -15,647 |
| Ireland | 30,973 | 24,008 | -6,965 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,414 | 0 | -16,414 |
| France | 7,210 | 2,794 | -4,416 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,293 | 3,623 | +1,330 |
| Italy | 4,290 | 0 | -4,290 |
| Ukraine | 3,798 | 0 | -3,798 |
| Uganda | 0 | 2,676 | +2,676 |
| Iceland | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Armenia | 0 | 1,521 | +1,521 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,557 | 0 | -13,557 |
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) | 122,529 |
| Air transport | 31,722 |
| Other | 13,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,124 |
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) | 69,683 | 52,846 | -16,837 |
| Air transport | 25,154 | 6,568 | -18,586 |
| Other | 13,557 | 0 | -13,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,793 | 2,331 | -2,462 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,872 |
| Holyhead | 32,133 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,134 |
| 000 | 13,557 |
| Milford | 7,483 |
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 | 50,749 | 27,123 | -23,626 |
| Holyhead | 18,934 | 13,199 | -5,735 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,134 | 0 | -14,134 |
| 000 | 13,557 | 0 | -13,557 |
| Milford | 0 | 7,483 | +7,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,280 | 4,197 | +1,917 |
| ZLC | 3,811 | 1,292 | -2,519 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,929 | 0 | -4,929 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,794 | +2,794 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A compound used in skincare, medicine, and manufacturing