Import/export HS code 291823: Various salicylic acid esters
Esters of salicylic acid, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,890,858 |
| Belgium | 1,417,181 |
| France | 1,114,344 |
| Mexico | 961,891 |
| Japan | 912,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,631,147 | 1,259,711 | -371,436 |
| Belgium | 1,140,902 | 276,279 | -864,623 |
| France | 683,809 | 430,535 | -253,274 |
| Mexico | 661,940 | 299,951 | -361,989 |
| Japan | 518,116 | 393,998 | -124,118 |
| China | 588,521 | 210,014 | -378,507 |
| Germany | 496,260 | 70,553 | -425,707 |
| Netherlands | 361,506 | 119,494 | -242,012 |
| Spain | 233,536 | 220,215 | -13,321 |
| United States | 297,463 | 118,913 | -178,550 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,002,233 |
| France | 2,082,148 |
| Mexico | 1,709,725 |
| China | 1,579,638 |
| Japan | 1,361,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,708,866 | 1,293,367 | -415,499 |
| France | 1,610,989 | 471,159 | -1,139,830 |
| Mexico | 1,062,322 | 647,403 | -414,919 |
| China | 1,108,785 | 470,853 | -637,932 |
| Japan | 932,023 | 429,707 | -502,316 |
| United States | 169,024 | 66,997 | -102,027 |
| Switzerland | 131,340 | 66,898 | -64,442 |
| Spain | 77,460 | 73,013 | -4,447 |
| Indonesia | 43,672 | 0 | -43,672 |
| Malaysia | 36,124 | 0 | -36,124 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 7,974,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,173,431 |
| Other | 156,115 |
| Air transport | 125,387 |
| Road transport | 29,869 |
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) | 5,266,809 | 2,707,729 | -2,559,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,422,000 | 751,431 | -670,569 |
| Other | 142,978 | 13,137 | -129,841 |
| Air transport | 73,085 | 52,302 | -20,783 |
| Road transport | 19,601 | 10,268 | -9,333 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,070,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,563,830 |
| Southampton | 1,533,799 |
| Hull | 1,411,204 |
| Dover | 1,328,410 |
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 | 1,191,674 | 878,575 | -313,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,202,684 | 361,146 | -841,538 |
| Southampton | 943,881 | 589,918 | -353,963 |
| Hull | 1,220,419 | 190,785 | -1,029,634 |
| Dover | 790,524 | 537,886 | -252,638 |
| Liverpool Docks | 526,778 | 376,744 | -150,034 |
| Thamesport | 201,651 | 200,136 | -1,515 |
| Immingham Docks | 237,022 | 102,887 | -134,135 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,661 | 93,006 | -142,655 |
| 000 | 142,978 | 13,137 | -129,841 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 118 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 97 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 87 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 80 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 47 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 39 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 35 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,318,890 |
| United States | 3,139,422 |
| Switzerland | 2,445,041 |
| France | 1,356,150 |
| Spain | 1,322,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,292,795 | 1,026,095 | -4,266,700 |
| United States | 1,162,545 | 1,976,877 | +814,332 |
| Switzerland | 1,514,155 | 930,886 | -583,269 |
| France | 820,832 | 535,318 | -285,514 |
| Spain | 1,113,279 | 209,385 | -903,894 |
| Brazil | 501,483 | 350,089 | -151,394 |
| Turkey | 322,572 | 163,373 | -159,199 |
| Germany | 91,675 | 98,284 | +6,609 |
| Italy | 125,329 | 50,082 | -75,247 |
| Japan | 75,331 | 76,640 | +1,309 |
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) | 9,381,710 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,679,606 |
| Air transport | 18,904 |
| Other | 5 |
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) | 5,384,426 | 3,997,284 | -1,387,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,095,154 | 1,584,452 | -4,510,702 |
| Air transport | 6,618 | 12,286 | +5,668 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | -5 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,191,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,663,231 |
| Hull | 2,367,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,320,015 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,132,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,516,523 | 675,040 | -2,841,483 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,640,389 | 1,022,842 | -1,617,547 |
| Hull | 1,454,306 | 912,750 | -541,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 755,770 | 1,564,245 | +808,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,631,279 | 501,702 | -1,129,577 |
| Southampton | 529,859 | 613,000 | +83,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 733,094 | 197,411 | -535,683 |
| Dover | 116,927 | 43,151 | -73,776 |
| London | 68,766 | 1,470 | -67,296 |
| Harwich | 16,421 | 45,416 | +28,995 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291823
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Esters of salicylic acid, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics