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 | 2,690,374 |
| China | 1,411,036 |
| Netherlands | 1,364,491 |
| Norway | 1,061,058 |
| Belgium | 869,655 |
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 | 1,673,286 | 1,017,088 | -656,198 |
| China | 708,937 | 702,099 | -6,838 |
| Netherlands | 616,899 | 747,592 | +130,693 |
| Norway | 429,524 | 631,534 | +202,010 |
| Belgium | 559,245 | 310,410 | -248,835 |
| Canada | 350,691 | 163,982 | -186,709 |
| Germany | 251,532 | 224,890 | -26,642 |
| United States | 83,958 | 196,428 | +112,470 |
| Switzerland | 44,495 | 74,767 | +30,272 |
| Ireland | 18,161 | 50,152 | +31,991 |
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 | 2,658,600 |
| China | 1,536,665 |
| Norway | 1,200,010 |
| Belgium | 828,752 |
| Italy | 666,398 |
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 | 1,628,471 | 1,030,129 | -598,342 |
| China | 789,301 | 747,364 | -41,937 |
| Norway | 524,959 | 675,051 | +150,092 |
| Belgium | 476,245 | 352,507 | -123,738 |
| Italy | 280,345 | 386,053 | +105,708 |
| Germany | 264,740 | 300,011 | +35,271 |
| Netherlands | 297,350 | 234,954 | -62,396 |
| Canada | 341,675 | 163,982 | -177,693 |
| United States | 126,352 | 188,434 | +62,082 |
| India | 59,688 | 51,215 | -8,473 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 5,493,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,334,166 |
| Road transport | 82,770 |
| Other | 75,953 |
| Air transport | 39,404 |
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) | 3,201,463 | 2,292,216 | -909,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,544,161 | 1,790,005 | +245,844 |
| Road transport | 45,518 | 37,252 | -8,266 |
| Other | 18,416 | 57,537 | +39,121 |
| Air transport | 20,478 | 18,926 | -1,552 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,077,705 |
| Felixstowe | 1,129,120 |
| London | 796,030 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 546,447 |
| 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 | 1,998,395 | 2,079,310 | +80,915 |
| Felixstowe | 624,119 | 505,001 | -119,118 |
| London | 535,252 | 260,778 | -274,474 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 274,480 | 271,967 | -2,513 |
| Middlesbrough | 101,616 | 386,053 | +284,437 |
| Hull | 353,090 | 34,745 | -318,345 |
| Southampton | 376,891 | 0 | -376,891 |
| Dover | 211,450 | 102,393 | -109,057 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,624 | 187,005 | +141,381 |
| Harwich | 42,811 | 98,797 | +55,986 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 46 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 34 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 32 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 25 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 23 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 21 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 230,176 |
| Belgium | 116,893 |
| United States | 116,657 |
| Netherlands | 110,881 |
| Egypt | 72,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 0 | 230,176 | +230,176 |
| Belgium | 78,284 | 38,609 | -39,675 |
| United States | 79,919 | 36,738 | -43,181 |
| Netherlands | 66,621 | 44,260 | -22,361 |
| Egypt | 72,875 | 0 | -72,875 |
| Canada | 59,732 | 0 | -59,732 |
| Saudi Arabia | 52,029 | 1,313 | -50,716 |
| Australia | 47,100 | 2,422 | -44,678 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,470 | 22,440 | +12,970 |
| Costa Rica | 29,664 | 0 | -29,664 |
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 | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 592,368 |
| Air transport | 181,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,203 |
| 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) | 291,587 | 300,781 | +9,194 |
| Air transport | 132,711 | 48,331 | -84,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,981 | 70,222 | -24,759 |
| Other | 3,530 | 0 | -3,530 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 230,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 143,461 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 230,176 | +230,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,481 | 55,654 | -37,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,439 | 48,022 | -47,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,678 | 45,956 | -47,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,767 | 0 | -77,767 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,040 | 0 | -48,040 |
| Southampton | 26,777 | 18,700 | -8,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,951 | 0 | -33,951 |
| Felixstowe | 20,323 | 7,645 | -12,678 |
| 499 | 23,241 | 0 | -23,241 |
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