Import/export HS code 291512: Salts of formic acid
Compounds derived from formic acid, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,844,101 |
| Netherlands | 1,435,465 |
| China | 1,376,930 |
| Norway | 795,793 |
| Belgium | 766,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,869,681 | 974,420 | -895,261 |
| Netherlands | 595,309 | 840,156 | +244,847 |
| China | 742,982 | 633,948 | -109,034 |
| Norway | 202,419 | 593,374 | +390,955 |
| Belgium | 518,857 | 247,559 | -271,298 |
| Canada | 341,675 | 172,998 | -168,677 |
| Germany | 236,829 | 208,158 | -28,671 |
| United States | 82,502 | 136,439 | +53,937 |
| Switzerland | 47,208 | 39,445 | -7,763 |
| Ireland | 18,161 | 48,097 | +29,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,839,127 |
| China | 1,507,772 |
| Norway | 954,096 |
| Italy | 720,748 |
| Belgium | 664,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,824,866 | 1,014,261 | -810,605 |
| China | 814,384 | 693,388 | -120,996 |
| Norway | 317,420 | 636,676 | +319,256 |
| Italy | 220,295 | 500,453 | +280,158 |
| Belgium | 397,659 | 266,381 | -131,278 |
| Netherlands | 324,458 | 211,613 | -112,845 |
| Germany | 233,983 | 284,835 | +50,852 |
| Canada | 341,675 | 163,982 | -177,693 |
| United States | 124,896 | 128,445 | +3,549 |
| India | 65,366 | 53,408 | -11,958 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Norfolk | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,689,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,829,946 |
| Road transport | 87,676 |
| Other | 73,847 |
| Air transport | 39,073 |
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) | 3,065,618 | 2,623,647 | -441,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,549,356 | 1,280,590 | -268,766 |
| Road transport | 48,231 | 39,445 | -8,786 |
| Other | 18,416 | 55,431 | +37,015 |
| Air transport | 22,368 | 16,705 | -5,663 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,779,654 |
| Felixstowe | 1,135,705 |
| London | 917,712 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 510,100 |
| Middlesbrough | 487,669 |
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 | 1,842,086 | 1,937,568 | +95,482 |
| Felixstowe | 657,871 | 477,834 | -180,037 |
| London | 611,005 | 306,707 | -304,298 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 323,863 | 186,237 | -137,626 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 487,669 | +487,669 |
| Hull | 407,440 | 34,745 | -372,695 |
| Southampton | 376,891 | 0 | -376,891 |
| Dover | 154,739 | 71,529 | -83,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,608 | 134,576 | +97,968 |
| Harwich | 29,722 | 100,302 | +70,580 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 54 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 45 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 33 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 32 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 25 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 22 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 21 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 1,079,370 |
| Senegal | 490,645 |
| Norway | 230,176 |
| United Arab Emirates | 223,365 |
| United States | 114,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1,079,370 | 0 | -1,079,370 |
| Senegal | 490,645 | 0 | -490,645 |
| Norway | 0 | 230,176 | +230,176 |
| United Arab Emirates | 200,925 | 22,440 | -178,485 |
| United States | 43,571 | 70,711 | +27,140 |
| Netherlands | 69,824 | 41,801 | -28,023 |
| Belgium | 76,321 | 21,107 | -55,214 |
| Canada | 59,732 | 0 | -59,732 |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,254 | 33,088 | +12,834 |
| Australia | 26,777 | 22,745 | -4,032 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 3,434 |
| XI | 96 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 69 | 3,365 | +3,296 |
| XI | 96 | 0 | -96 |
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) | 2,258,457 |
| Air transport | 239,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,663 |
| Other | 3,530 |
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) | 1,889,863 | 368,594 | -1,521,269 |
| Air transport | 173,546 | 66,093 | -107,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,981 | 47,682 | -47,299 |
| Other | 165 | 3,365 | +3,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,006,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 520,436 |
| Southampton | 236,932 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 230,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 200,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,006,495 | 0 | -1,006,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 488,661 | 31,775 | -456,886 |
| Southampton | 218,232 | 18,700 | -199,532 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 230,176 | +230,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,476 | 64,130 | -72,346 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,642 | 45,563 | -53,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,481 | 33,114 | -60,367 |
| Felixstowe | 24,726 | 27,968 | +3,242 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,866 | 18,174 | -11,692 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,988 | 1,963 | -30,025 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds derived from formic acid, used in various industries