Import/export HS code 291550: Propionic acid
A chemical used in food preservation and animal feed
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,849,279 |
| Netherlands | 5,823,713 |
| Belgium | 2,318,613 |
| United States | 2,091,664 |
| Canada | 895,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,781,244 | 5,068,035 | -713,209 |
| Netherlands | 3,002,355 | 2,821,358 | -180,997 |
| Belgium | 834,836 | 1,483,777 | +648,941 |
| United States | 1,026,283 | 1,065,381 | +39,098 |
| Canada | 431,997 | 463,429 | +31,432 |
| Sweden | 382,487 | 486,967 | +104,480 |
| France | 534,742 | 257,350 | -277,392 |
| Switzerland | 193,481 | 359,225 | +165,744 |
| China | 213,269 | 232,135 | +18,866 |
| Italy | 241,371 | 182,476 | -58,895 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,184,911 |
| Netherlands | 7,798,744 |
| United States | 3,176,597 |
| Spain | 1,050,987 |
| Canada | 934,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,209,399 | 3,975,512 | -233,887 |
| Netherlands | 4,603,573 | 3,195,171 | -1,408,402 |
| United States | 1,478,745 | 1,697,852 | +219,107 |
| Spain | 275,234 | 775,753 | +500,519 |
| Canada | 449,866 | 485,127 | +35,261 |
| Belgium | 283,858 | 637,213 | +353,355 |
| Sweden | 406,039 | 466,129 | +60,090 |
| China | 246,029 | 538,917 | +292,888 |
| Italy | 261,117 | 190,748 | -70,369 |
| France | 144,614 | 180,791 | +36,177 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 16,082,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,787,829 |
| Other | 792,127 |
| Air transport | 235,236 |
| Road transport | 5,078 |
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) | 8,169,304 | 7,913,512 | -255,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,416,009 | 4,371,820 | -44,189 |
| Other | 300,367 | 491,760 | +191,393 |
| Air transport | 110,555 | 124,681 | +14,126 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,078 | +5,078 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 6,802,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,423,083 |
| Harwich | 2,841,795 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,339,576 |
| Dover | 1,967,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 3,652,670 | 3,149,461 | -503,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,255,598 | 2,167,485 | -88,113 |
| Harwich | 1,748,765 | 1,093,030 | -655,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,315,972 | 1,023,604 | -292,368 |
| Dover | 876,210 | 1,090,839 | +214,629 |
| Felixstowe | 790,006 | 1,159,289 | +369,283 |
| London | 544,416 | 629,254 | +84,838 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 446,349 | 596,382 | +150,033 |
| 000 | 300,367 | 491,760 | +191,393 |
| Southampton | 77,515 | 305,896 | +228,381 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 75 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 55 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 50 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 48 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 43 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 41 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 41 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 2,070,876 |
| Germany | 1,210,507 |
| Ireland | 954,551 |
| Spain | 741,226 |
| Netherlands | 603,530 |
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 | 1,281,449 | 789,427 | -492,022 |
| Germany | 666,707 | 543,800 | -122,907 |
| Ireland | 512,791 | 441,760 | -71,031 |
| Spain | 361,515 | 379,711 | +18,196 |
| Netherlands | 381,214 | 222,316 | -158,898 |
| India | 108,277 | 74,450 | -33,827 |
| Brazil | 64,291 | 112,150 | +47,859 |
| France | 78,313 | 46,186 | -32,127 |
| Argentina | 79,255 | 43,793 | -35,462 |
| Singapore | 36,959 | 79,732 | +42,773 |
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 | 386,184 |
| Germany | 86,221 |
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 | 193,218 | 192,966 | -252 |
| Germany | 23,821 | 62,400 | +38,579 |
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) | 3,290,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,272,501 |
| Other | 472,405 |
| Air transport | 396,851 |
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) | 1,981,787 | 1,308,226 | -673,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,706,398 | 1,566,103 | -140,295 |
| Other | 217,039 | 255,366 | +38,327 |
| Air transport | 270,484 | 126,367 | -144,117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,845,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,814,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 569,807 |
| Southampton | 501,520 |
| Liverpool Docks | 492,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,279,468 | 565,711 | -713,757 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 924,082 | 890,483 | -33,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 371,586 | 198,221 | -173,365 |
| Southampton | 216,695 | 284,825 | +68,130 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,089 | 364,633 | +236,544 |
| 000 | 217,039 | 255,366 | +38,327 |
| Hull | 269,142 | 185,654 | -83,488 |
| London | 273,165 | 110,395 | -162,770 |
| Holyhead | 73,320 | 132,598 | +59,278 |
| Manchester Airport | 133,490 | 24,684 | -108,806 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in food preservation and animal feed