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 | 13,817,919 |
| Germany | 1,655,419 |
| Poland | 1,567,015 |
| Belgium | 104,208 |
| France | 96,973 |
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 | 6,870,286 | 6,947,633 | +77,347 |
| Germany | 830,696 | 824,723 | -5,973 |
| Poland | 706,350 | 860,665 | +154,315 |
| Belgium | 102,374 | 1,834 | -100,540 |
| France | 64,059 | 32,914 | -31,145 |
| Sweden | 44,250 | 0 | -44,250 |
| India | 31,486 | 2,041 | -29,445 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,724 | 9,928 | +4,204 |
| 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 | 11,850,052 |
| Germany | 3,628,347 |
| Poland | 1,702,863 |
| Belgium | 102,374 |
| India | 49,030 |
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 | 5,946,004 | 5,904,048 | -41,956 |
| Germany | 1,768,738 | 1,859,609 | +90,871 |
| Poland | 800,795 | 902,068 | +101,273 |
| Belgium | 102,374 | 0 | -102,374 |
| India | 38,578 | 10,452 | -28,126 |
| China | 6,689 | 16,460 | +9,771 |
| 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) | 8,858,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,453,156 |
| 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) | 5,717,794 | 3,140,706 | -2,577,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,925,994 | 5,527,162 | +2,601,168 |
| Air transport | 32,941 | 26,544 | -6,397 |
| 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 | 13,439,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,591,064 |
| Dover | 779,657 |
| London | 317,144 |
| 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 | 6,764,835 | 6,674,418 | -90,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,104,239 | 1,486,825 | +382,586 |
| Dover | 387,742 | 391,915 | +4,173 |
| London | 294,425 | 22,719 | -271,706 |
| Killingholme | 26,503 | 30,483 | +3,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,402 | 39,927 | +25,525 |
| Felixstowe | 51,642 | 2,225 | -49,417 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,127 | 11,475 | -4,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,781 | 4,120 | -6,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,096 | +14,096 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 2,018 | 1,009 | -1,009 |
| 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 | 8,394 | 6,764 | -1,630 |
| 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 | 2,018 | 0 | -2,018 |
| 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