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 | 10,789,111 |
| Netherlands | 5,739,278 |
| Belgium | 2,240,088 |
| United States | 2,131,209 |
| Sweden | 893,680 |
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 | 5,527,362 | 5,261,749 | -265,613 |
| Netherlands | 3,013,060 | 2,726,218 | -286,842 |
| Belgium | 851,095 | 1,388,993 | +537,898 |
| United States | 1,029,942 | 1,101,267 | +71,325 |
| Sweden | 406,713 | 486,967 | +80,254 |
| Canada | 410,190 | 416,882 | +6,692 |
| France | 601,365 | 213,267 | -388,098 |
| Switzerland | 212,685 | 347,015 | +134,330 |
| China | 166,951 | 266,630 | +99,679 |
| Italy | 248,432 | 182,505 | -65,927 |
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 | 8,049,848 |
| Netherlands | 7,781,823 |
| United States | 3,202,584 |
| Spain | 978,924 |
| Belgium | 951,997 |
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 | 4,043,200 | 4,006,648 | -36,552 |
| Netherlands | 4,539,982 | 3,241,841 | -1,298,141 |
| United States | 1,482,404 | 1,720,180 | +237,776 |
| Spain | 283,826 | 695,098 | +411,272 |
| Belgium | 343,594 | 608,403 | +264,809 |
| Sweden | 430,265 | 466,129 | +35,864 |
| Canada | 443,311 | 438,580 | -4,731 |
| China | 201,491 | 508,229 | +306,738 |
| Italy | 268,178 | 190,777 | -77,401 |
| France | 164,285 | 163,262 | -1,023 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -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) | 15,972,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,640,401 |
| Other | 801,544 |
| Air transport | 230,207 |
| 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) | 8,096,897 | 7,875,670 | -221,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,333,350 | 4,307,051 | -26,299 |
| Other | 309,784 | 491,760 | +181,976 |
| Air transport | 112,717 | 117,490 | +4,773 |
| 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 | 6,735,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,304,643 |
| Harwich | 2,713,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,271,222 |
| Felixstowe | 2,055,046 |
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 | 3,535,254 | 3,200,647 | -334,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,244,297 | 2,060,346 | -183,951 |
| Harwich | 1,626,248 | 1,087,456 | -538,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,279,968 | 991,254 | -288,714 |
| Felixstowe | 887,623 | 1,167,423 | +279,800 |
| Dover | 847,611 | 1,010,461 | +162,850 |
| London | 637,546 | 650,347 | +12,801 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 446,349 | 596,382 | +150,033 |
| 000 | 309,784 | 491,760 | +181,976 |
| Southampton | 76,098 | 307,313 | +231,215 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 74 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 55 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 49 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 47 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 42 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 41 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 40 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 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 | 1,835,539 |
| Germany | 1,096,406 |
| Ireland | 941,602 |
| Netherlands | 696,895 |
| Spain | 669,713 |
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 | 1,276,363 | 559,176 | -717,187 |
| Germany | 565,113 | 531,293 | -33,820 |
| Ireland | 494,230 | 447,372 | -46,858 |
| Netherlands | 508,575 | 188,320 | -320,255 |
| Spain | 278,944 | 390,769 | +111,825 |
| India | 91,112 | 91,615 | +503 |
| Brazil | 67,190 | 109,358 | +42,168 |
| France | 63,825 | 68,026 | +4,201 |
| Argentina | 79,255 | 43,793 | -35,462 |
| Singapore | 42,123 | 77,118 | +34,995 |
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 | 387,652 |
| 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 | 192,124 | 195,528 | +3,404 |
| 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) | 3,198,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,040,837 |
| Other | 473,873 |
| Air transport | 383,477 |
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) | 2,103,942 | 1,094,292 | -1,009,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,503,446 | 1,537,391 | +33,945 |
| Other | 215,945 | 257,928 | +41,983 |
| Air transport | 275,519 | 107,958 | -167,561 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,867,501 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,696,868 |
| Southampton | 513,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 513,282 |
| 000 | 473,873 |
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 | 1,279,359 | 588,142 | -691,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 815,986 | 880,882 | +64,896 |
| Southampton | 220,654 | 293,226 | +72,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 303,226 | 210,056 | -93,170 |
| 000 | 215,945 | 257,928 | +41,983 |
| Hull | 269,142 | 172,296 | -96,846 |
| London | 273,165 | 110,395 | -162,770 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,627 | 132,168 | +18,541 |
| Holyhead | 73,320 | 132,598 | +59,278 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,684 | 16,915 | -113,769 |
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