Import/export HS code 291540: Chloroacetic acids
Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and herbicides
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,000,331 |
| Germany | 1,683,493 |
| Poland | 1,445,722 |
| Belgium | 104,208 |
| France | 100,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,778,897 | 7,221,434 | +442,537 |
| Germany | 833,679 | 849,814 | +16,135 |
| Poland | 664,847 | 780,875 | +116,028 |
| Belgium | 102,374 | 1,834 | -100,540 |
| France | 67,093 | 32,914 | -34,179 |
| Sweden | 44,250 | 0 | -44,250 |
| India | 31,486 | 2,041 | -29,445 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 998 | 14,654 | +13,656 |
| United States | 10,781 | 4,120 | -6,661 |
| Slovenia | 8,530 | 0 | -8,530 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,948,932 |
| Germany | 3,664,768 |
| Poland | 1,653,329 |
| Belgium | 102,374 |
| India | 52,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,768,371 | 6,180,561 | +412,190 |
| Germany | 1,786,206 | 1,878,562 | +92,356 |
| Poland | 831,051 | 822,278 | -8,773 |
| Belgium | 102,374 | 0 | -102,374 |
| India | 41,612 | 10,452 | -31,160 |
| China | 1,963 | 21,186 | +19,223 |
| United States | 14,212 | 4,831 | -9,381 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,268 | +1,268 |
| United Kingdom | 1,228 | 0 | -1,228 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,290,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,109,771 |
| Air transport | 59,485 |
| Road transport | 5,262 |
| Other | 951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,033,058 | 3,257,628 | -2,775,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,483,855 | 5,625,916 | +3,142,061 |
| Air transport | 28,215 | 31,270 | +3,055 |
| Road transport | 1,889 | 3,373 | +1,484 |
| Other | 0 | 951 | +951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 13,488,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,594,609 |
| Dover | 782,586 |
| London | 338,975 |
| Killingholme | 56,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 6,617,458 | 6,871,141 | +253,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,084,577 | 1,510,032 | +425,455 |
| Dover | 391,499 | 391,087 | -412 |
| London | 316,256 | 22,719 | -293,537 |
| Killingholme | 26,503 | 30,483 | +3,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,402 | 39,927 | +25,525 |
| Felixstowe | 51,642 | 2,225 | -49,417 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,401 | 16,201 | +4,800 |
| ZLC | 16,465 | 3,373 | -13,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,781 | 4,120 | -6,661 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 50,354 |
| Spain | 27,676 |
| Belgium | 15,235 |
| South Africa | 12,131 |
| Portugal | 10,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 49,358 | 996 | -48,362 |
| Spain | 27,676 | 0 | -27,676 |
| Belgium | 1,059 | 14,176 | +13,117 |
| South Africa | 6,376 | 5,755 | -621 |
| Portugal | 9,395 | 984 | -8,411 |
| Germany | 1,027 | 2,000 | +973 |
| Ireland | 1,041 | 1,327 | +286 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,106 | +2,106 |
| France | 1,921 | 0 | -1,921 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,611 | +1,611 |
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) | 109,544 |
| Air transport | 15,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,106 |
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) | 90,450 | 19,094 | -71,356 |
| Air transport | 7,403 | 7,755 | +352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 2,106 | +2,106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 48,929 |
| Portsmouth | 25,189 |
| Felixstowe | 19,318 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 47,318 | 1,611 | -45,707 |
| Portsmouth | 25,189 | 0 | -25,189 |
| Felixstowe | 2,040 | 17,278 | +15,238 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,941 | 984 | -11,957 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,376 | 5,755 | -621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,041 | 1,327 | +286 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,027 | 991 | -36 |
| Dover | 1,921 | 0 | -1,921 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,009 | +1,009 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and herbicides