Import/export HS code 291211: Formaldehyde (Methanal)
A common chemical used in manufacturing, especially for resins, adhesives, and disinfectants
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,137,440 |
| United States | 346,960 |
| Ireland | 334,032 |
| Germany | 127,955 |
| Israel | 105,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,434,383 | 1,703,057 | +268,674 |
| United States | 154,103 | 192,857 | +38,754 |
| Ireland | 296,111 | 37,921 | -258,190 |
| Germany | 70,888 | 57,067 | -13,821 |
| Israel | 79,675 | 25,618 | -54,057 |
| Italy | 56,905 | 39,003 | -17,902 |
| France | 67,655 | 8,028 | -59,627 |
| Denmark | 17,751 | 20,945 | +3,194 |
| Netherlands | 19,968 | 9,743 | -10,225 |
| Spain | 25,429 | 0 | -25,429 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,152,381 |
| United States | 343,625 |
| Ireland | 331,434 |
| Germany | 115,874 |
| Israel | 105,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,451,282 | 1,701,099 | +249,817 |
| United States | 150,768 | 192,857 | +42,089 |
| Ireland | 295,955 | 35,479 | -260,476 |
| Germany | 70,691 | 45,183 | -25,508 |
| Israel | 79,675 | 25,618 | -54,057 |
| Italy | 56,905 | 39,003 | -17,902 |
| France | 39,291 | 18,875 | -20,416 |
| Denmark | 17,751 | 20,945 | +3,194 |
| Netherlands | 19,968 | 5,695 | -14,273 |
| Spain | 25,429 | 0 | -25,429 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Wales | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 3,103,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 886,906 |
| Air transport | 341,861 |
| Other | 2,598 |
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) | 1,458,859 | 1,644,807 | +185,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 605,989 | 280,917 | -325,072 |
| Air transport | 160,095 | 181,766 | +21,671 |
| Other | 156 | 2,442 | +2,286 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,996,741 |
| Liverpool Docks | 317,227 |
| Eurotunnel | 206,542 |
| Glasgow Airport | 169,525 |
| Dover | 146,648 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,371,979 | 1,624,762 | +252,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 295,955 | 21,272 | -274,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,193 | 108,349 | +10,156 |
| Glasgow Airport | 81,955 | 87,570 | +5,615 |
| Dover | 86,851 | 59,797 | -27,054 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,312 | 64,476 | +32,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,675 | 15,398 | -64,277 |
| London | 34,757 | 38,405 | +3,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,910 | 19,998 | -17,912 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,072 | 15,354 | -2,718 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,155,796 |
| Ireland | 1,364,067 |
| Germany | 1,187,316 |
| France | 832,978 |
| Denmark | 447,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 939,213 | 1,216,583 | +277,370 |
| Ireland | 630,928 | 733,139 | +102,211 |
| Germany | 499,560 | 687,756 | +188,196 |
| France | 475,644 | 357,334 | -118,310 |
| Denmark | 225,094 | 222,694 | -2,400 |
| Sweden | 60,577 | 96,376 | +35,799 |
| Canada | 87,332 | 0 | -87,332 |
| Japan | 65,516 | 15,499 | -50,017 |
| Netherlands | 34,710 | 27,567 | -7,143 |
| Indonesia | 58,727 | 2,551 | -56,176 |
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 | 23,786 |
| Ireland | 14,635 |
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 | 16,545 | 7,241 | -9,304 |
| Ireland | 534 | 14,101 | +13,567 |
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) | 5,335,122 |
| Other | 694,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 690,242 |
| Air transport | 59,669 |
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) | 2,477,012 | 2,858,110 | +381,098 |
| Other | 311,861 | 382,508 | +70,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 450,223 | 240,019 | -210,204 |
| Air transport | 35,872 | 23,797 | -12,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,706,489 |
| Hull | 1,017,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 859,317 |
| 000 | 694,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 424,164 |
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 | 1,277,284 | 1,429,205 | +151,921 |
| Hull | 449,667 | 568,272 | +118,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 368,129 | 491,188 | +123,059 |
| 000 | 311,861 | 382,508 | +70,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 257,192 | 166,972 | -90,220 |
| Holyhead | 107,634 | 136,510 | +28,876 |
| Dover | 144,055 | 64,516 | -79,539 |
| Southampton | 140,226 | 45,897 | -94,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,143 | 39,107 | -66,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 58,109 | +58,109 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common chemical used in manufacturing, especially for resins, adhesives, and disinfectants