Import/export HS code 291539: Various acetic acid esters
Other esters derived from acetic acid, used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 13,493,349 |
| China | 9,568,994 |
| Germany | 8,017,844 |
| Netherlands | 7,221,008 |
| Switzerland | 3,830,854 |
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 | 6,637,886 | 6,855,463 | +217,577 |
| China | 5,463,716 | 4,105,278 | -1,358,438 |
| Germany | 4,498,172 | 3,519,672 | -978,500 |
| Netherlands | 3,984,320 | 3,236,688 | -747,632 |
| Switzerland | 2,313,076 | 1,517,778 | -795,298 |
| Spain | 1,287,122 | 946,608 | -340,514 |
| France | 876,307 | 1,151,566 | +275,259 |
| India | 1,066,689 | 915,657 | -151,032 |
| United States | 840,351 | 419,725 | -420,626 |
| Mexico | 559,786 | 354,013 | -205,773 |
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 | 16,337,405 |
| Germany | 10,140,473 |
| Belgium | 5,843,485 |
| United States | 5,455,911 |
| Switzerland | 3,914,771 |
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 | 8,724,105 | 7,613,300 | -1,110,805 |
| Germany | 5,710,811 | 4,429,662 | -1,281,149 |
| Belgium | 3,181,454 | 2,662,031 | -519,423 |
| United States | 2,988,927 | 2,466,984 | -521,943 |
| Switzerland | 1,985,710 | 1,929,061 | -56,649 |
| India | 1,416,212 | 1,193,336 | -222,876 |
| France | 942,983 | 1,199,649 | +256,666 |
| Spain | 838,153 | 514,258 | -323,895 |
| Mexico | 775,479 | 534,253 | -241,226 |
| Netherlands | 407,639 | 125,039 | -282,600 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
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 | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +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) | 26,627,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,907,539 |
| Air transport | 2,500,041 |
| Other | 1,037,753 |
| Road transport | 137,989 |
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) | 15,415,142 | 11,212,554 | -4,202,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,016,442 | 10,891,097 | -125,345 |
| Air transport | 1,296,800 | 1,203,241 | -93,559 |
| Other | 412,395 | 625,358 | +212,963 |
| Road transport | 127,302 | 10,687 | -116,615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,220,029 |
| Dover | 7,912,610 |
| Felixstowe | 7,886,594 |
| London | 4,075,353 |
| Thamesport | 2,635,684 |
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 | 7,168,881 | 5,051,148 | -2,117,733 |
| Dover | 3,810,657 | 4,101,953 | +291,296 |
| Felixstowe | 4,307,156 | 3,579,438 | -727,718 |
| London | 1,714,889 | 2,360,464 | +645,575 |
| Thamesport | 1,785,825 | 849,859 | -935,966 |
| Southampton | 1,462,381 | 868,670 | -593,711 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,270,922 | 1,034,000 | -236,922 |
| Hull | 852,482 | 1,082,500 | +230,018 |
| Killingholme | 857,500 | 570,118 | -287,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 824,186 | 519,775 | -304,411 |
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 | 44 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 116 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 113 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 111 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 99 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 98 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 94 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 92 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 69 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,122,787 |
| Netherlands | 11,545,668 |
| Germany | 9,404,664 |
| Italy | 8,375,016 |
| Switzerland | 6,951,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,018,239 | 5,104,548 | -1,913,691 |
| Netherlands | 5,459,507 | 6,086,161 | +626,654 |
| Germany | 5,494,666 | 3,909,998 | -1,584,668 |
| Italy | 4,982,791 | 3,392,225 | -1,590,566 |
| Switzerland | 4,821,558 | 2,129,912 | -2,691,646 |
| Poland | 2,496,755 | 2,699,157 | +202,402 |
| Romania | 1,812,416 | 1,998,380 | +185,964 |
| France | 1,734,518 | 1,818,748 | +84,230 |
| Spain | 1,734,570 | 1,474,640 | -259,930 |
| Turkey | 1,605,167 | 1,481,580 | -123,587 |
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 | 48,398 |
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 | 47,868 | 530 | -47,338 |
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) | 49,851,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,970,409 |
| Air transport | 1,588,939 |
| Other | 48,398 |
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) | 29,597,590 | 20,254,090 | -9,343,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,325,443 | 21,644,966 | -680,477 |
| Air transport | 904,856 | 684,083 | -220,773 |
| Other | 47,868 | 530 | -47,338 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,981,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,291,727 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,742,303 |
| Hull | 9,097,762 |
| Felixstowe | 8,675,914 |
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 | 11,132,946 | 9,848,355 | -1,284,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,407,109 | 7,884,618 | -3,522,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,061,993 | 3,680,310 | -2,381,683 |
| Hull | 4,998,037 | 4,099,725 | -898,312 |
| Felixstowe | 4,592,737 | 4,083,177 | -509,560 |
| Southampton | 2,798,390 | 5,108,311 | +2,309,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,570,550 | 2,305,443 | -2,265,107 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,429,631 | 1,679,449 | -750,182 |
| Dover | 1,625,425 | 1,511,210 | -114,215 |
| Harwich | 1,203,901 | 498,009 | -705,892 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291539
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other esters derived from acetic acid, used in various industries