Import/export HS code 291539: Various acetic acid esters
Other esters derived from acetic acid, used in various industries
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- 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 | 13,646,540 |
| China | 9,555,646 |
| Germany | 8,005,550 |
| Netherlands | 7,185,742 |
| Switzerland | 3,951,108 |
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 | 6,684,114 | 6,962,426 | +278,312 |
| China | 5,302,037 | 4,253,609 | -1,048,428 |
| Germany | 4,516,103 | 3,489,447 | -1,026,656 |
| Netherlands | 4,083,194 | 3,102,548 | -980,646 |
| Switzerland | 2,295,165 | 1,655,943 | -639,222 |
| Spain | 1,232,901 | 997,995 | -234,906 |
| India | 1,116,408 | 919,699 | -196,709 |
| France | 895,220 | 1,121,290 | +226,070 |
| United States | 911,643 | 420,136 | -491,507 |
| Mexico | 570,895 | 304,126 | -266,769 |
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 | 16,526,456 |
| Germany | 10,037,516 |
| Belgium | 5,875,416 |
| United States | 5,326,316 |
| Switzerland | 4,112,859 |
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 | 8,742,041 | 7,784,415 | -957,626 |
| Germany | 5,566,513 | 4,471,003 | -1,095,510 |
| Belgium | 3,273,380 | 2,602,036 | -671,344 |
| United States | 2,824,751 | 2,501,565 | -323,186 |
| Switzerland | 2,066,402 | 2,046,457 | -19,945 |
| India | 1,498,235 | 1,195,119 | -303,116 |
| France | 1,015,153 | 1,126,547 | +111,394 |
| Spain | 851,522 | 511,705 | -339,817 |
| Mexico | 822,319 | 476,245 | -346,074 |
| Netherlands | 464,682 | 70,326 | -394,356 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | +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) | 26,632,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,038,372 |
| Air transport | 2,629,244 |
| Other | 1,079,493 |
| Road transport | 139,499 |
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) | 15,212,249 | 11,420,615 | -3,791,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,199,684 | 10,838,688 | -360,996 |
| Air transport | 1,405,944 | 1,223,300 | -182,644 |
| Other | 439,559 | 639,934 | +200,375 |
| Road transport | 137,242 | 2,257 | -134,985 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,380,345 |
| Dover | 8,111,094 |
| Felixstowe | 7,757,798 |
| London | 3,803,140 |
| Thamesport | 2,606,049 |
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 | 7,166,064 | 5,214,281 | -1,951,783 |
| Dover | 3,900,386 | 4,210,708 | +310,322 |
| Felixstowe | 4,102,437 | 3,655,361 | -447,076 |
| London | 1,613,877 | 2,189,263 | +575,386 |
| Thamesport | 1,627,298 | 978,751 | -648,547 |
| Southampton | 1,428,382 | 1,022,377 | -406,005 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,342,706 | 1,020,416 | -322,290 |
| Hull | 925,025 | 968,694 | +43,669 |
| Killingholme | 818,316 | 649,702 | -168,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 815,598 | 434,469 | -381,129 |
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 | 46 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
| 2025-07 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 119 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 115 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 112 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 110 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 98 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 97 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 94 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 92 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 69 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 50 |
| 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 | 12,355,655 |
| Netherlands | 12,024,104 |
| Germany | 9,390,207 |
| Italy | 8,494,971 |
| Switzerland | 7,104,822 |
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 | 7,107,989 | 5,247,666 | -1,860,323 |
| Netherlands | 5,788,534 | 6,235,570 | +447,036 |
| Germany | 5,559,948 | 3,830,259 | -1,729,689 |
| Italy | 4,927,803 | 3,567,168 | -1,360,635 |
| Switzerland | 4,785,033 | 2,319,789 | -2,465,244 |
| Poland | 2,319,709 | 2,752,395 | +432,686 |
| Romania | 1,745,583 | 1,968,063 | +222,480 |
| France | 1,830,782 | 1,819,865 | -10,917 |
| Spain | 1,793,653 | 1,339,321 | -454,332 |
| Turkey | 1,538,239 | 1,501,001 | -37,238 |
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 |
| China | 26,709 |
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 |
| China | 26,709 | 0 | -26,709 |
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) | 51,645,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,430,674 |
| Air transport | 1,662,057 |
| Other | 75,107 |
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) | 30,499,038 | 21,146,380 | -9,352,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,809,742 | 21,620,932 | -188,810 |
| Air transport | 989,161 | 672,896 | -316,265 |
| Other | 74,577 | 530 | -74,047 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,309,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,589,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,085,519 |
| Hull | 9,024,110 |
| Felixstowe | 8,673,103 |
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 | 11,251,482 | 10,057,577 | -1,193,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,664,130 | 7,925,796 | -2,738,334 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,319,281 | 3,766,238 | -2,553,043 |
| Hull | 4,686,243 | 4,337,867 | -348,376 |
| Felixstowe | 4,257,694 | 4,415,409 | +157,715 |
| Southampton | 2,751,875 | 4,921,035 | +2,169,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,763,654 | 2,483,188 | -2,280,466 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,406,897 | 1,711,139 | -695,758 |
| Dover | 1,736,550 | 1,495,344 | -241,206 |
| Harwich | 1,205,472 | 459,583 | -745,889 |
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