Import/export HS code 291611: Acrylic acid and its salts
A type of acid used in making plastics, adhesives, and coatings. Includes its salts for industrial use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,921,170 |
| Germany | 15,464,228 |
| Netherlands | 4,012,333 |
| France | 1,787,127 |
| Indonesia | 90,533 |
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 | 14,297,912 | 1,623,258 | -12,674,654 |
| Germany | 3,687,196 | 11,777,032 | +8,089,836 |
| Netherlands | 2,516,237 | 1,496,096 | -1,020,141 |
| France | 696,251 | 1,090,876 | +394,625 |
| Indonesia | 90,533 | 0 | -90,533 |
| China | 25,555 | 46,479 | +20,924 |
| Japan | 0 | 65,353 | +65,353 |
| Sweden | 29,725 | 25,281 | -4,444 |
| United States | 3,112 | 18,125 | +15,013 |
| India | 5,757 | 5,371 | -386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,139,959 |
| Germany | 8,812,607 |
| France | 3,442,270 |
| Czechia | 790,661 |
| Indonesia | 112,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,566,563 | 9,573,396 | -4,993,167 |
| Germany | 4,546,093 | 4,266,514 | -279,579 |
| France | 1,679,320 | 1,762,950 | +83,630 |
| Czechia | 423,996 | 366,665 | -57,331 |
| Indonesia | 112,961 | 0 | -112,961 |
| Japan | 0 | 89,868 | +89,868 |
| China | 4,069 | 63,062 | +58,993 |
| United States | 2,170 | 16,983 | +14,813 |
| South Korea | 11,349 | 1,920 | -9,429 |
| India | 5,757 | 6,513 | +756 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 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) | 23,191,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,282,939 |
| Air transport | 39,702 |
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) | 11,382,355 | 11,808,793 | +426,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,967,405 | 4,315,534 | -5,651,871 |
| Air transport | 13,499 | 26,203 | +12,704 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,251,409 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,251,282 |
| Hull | 2,180,432 |
| London | 1,526,723 |
| Harwich | 791,300 |
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 | 13,389,439 | 10,861,970 | -2,527,469 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,687,220 | 2,564,062 | -2,123,158 |
| Hull | 1,275,008 | 905,424 | -369,584 |
| London | 936,674 | 590,049 | -346,625 |
| Harwich | 349,203 | 442,097 | +92,894 |
| Felixstowe | 216,705 | 252,962 | +36,257 |
| Killingholme | 206,946 | 232,135 | +25,189 |
| Dover | 188,497 | 168,374 | -20,123 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,390 | 49,828 | +40,438 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 56,466 | +56,466 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 37 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 34 |
| COUNT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 28 |
| SNF OIL AND GAS LTD | 19 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 16 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 693,695 |
| Germany | 114,099 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 |
| Poland | 73,527 |
| China | 41,041 |
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 | 680,550 | 13,145 | -667,405 |
| Germany | 30,729 | 83,370 | +52,641 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 | 0 | -80,481 |
| Poland | 36,673 | 36,854 | +181 |
| China | 20,575 | 20,466 | -109 |
| Nigeria | 37,383 | 0 | -37,383 |
| Denmark | 22,042 | 0 | -22,042 |
| Sweden | 20,009 | 0 | -20,009 |
| Ireland | 10,025 | 9,789 | -236 |
| Malaysia | 16,332 | 0 | -16,332 |
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) | 889,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 266,130 |
| Air transport | 51,535 |
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) | 852,235 | 37,529 | -814,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,808 | 137,322 | +8,514 |
| Air transport | 23,215 | 28,320 | +5,105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 381,028 |
| Felixstowe | 298,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,850 |
| Southampton | 107,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 381,028 | 0 | -381,028 |
| Felixstowe | 298,984 | 0 | -298,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,978 | 44,872 | -19,106 |
| Southampton | 86,710 | 20,965 | -65,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,847 | 16,564 | -42,283 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 55,332 | +55,332 |
| Hull | 31,004 | 24,286 | -6,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,471 | 3,043 | -46,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,938 | 20,466 | +9,528 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,277 | 7,854 | -4,423 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of acid used in making plastics, adhesives, and coatings. Includes its salts for industrial use