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 | 16,788,055 |
| Germany | 14,547,172 |
| Netherlands | 4,098,484 |
| France | 1,688,560 |
| Indonesia | 132,852 |
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 | 15,067,716 | 1,720,339 | -13,347,377 |
| Germany | 2,911,810 | 11,635,362 | +8,723,552 |
| Netherlands | 2,577,235 | 1,521,249 | -1,055,986 |
| France | 660,783 | 1,027,777 | +366,994 |
| Indonesia | 132,852 | 0 | -132,852 |
| China | 25,555 | 46,479 | +20,924 |
| Japan | 0 | 65,353 | +65,353 |
| Sweden | 0 | 55,006 | +55,006 |
| 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 | 24,292,966 |
| Germany | 8,713,933 |
| France | 3,359,017 |
| Czechia | 791,924 |
| Indonesia | 155,280 |
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 | 14,655,370 | 9,637,596 | -5,017,774 |
| Germany | 4,503,378 | 4,210,555 | -292,823 |
| France | 1,633,937 | 1,725,080 | +91,143 |
| Czechia | 409,620 | 382,304 | -27,316 |
| Indonesia | 155,280 | 0 | -155,280 |
| Japan | 0 | 89,868 | +89,868 |
| China | 4,069 | 24,242 | +20,173 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 22,387,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,066,048 |
| 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) | 10,532,687 | 11,855,084 | +1,322,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,845,938 | 4,220,110 | -6,625,828 |
| 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 | 24,180,858 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,326,522 |
| Hull | 2,211,246 |
| London | 1,488,475 |
| Harwich | 788,059 |
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 | 13,379,105 | 10,801,753 | -2,577,352 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,751,937 | 2,574,585 | -2,177,352 |
| Hull | 1,196,364 | 1,014,882 | -181,482 |
| London | 885,390 | 603,085 | -282,305 |
| Harwich | 351,209 | 436,850 | +85,641 |
| Felixstowe | 243,613 | 268,373 | +24,760 |
| Killingholme | 287,060 | 216,703 | -70,357 |
| Dover | 183,879 | 158,003 | -25,876 |
| Purfleet | 31,334 | 0 | -31,334 |
| 499 | 29,819 | 0 | -29,819 |
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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 36 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 33 |
| COUNT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 27 |
| SNF OIL AND GAS LTD | 18 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 15 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 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 | 732,610 |
| Germany | 124,612 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 |
| Poland | 44,554 |
| Nigeria | 37,383 |
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 | 719,465 | 13,145 | -706,320 |
| Germany | 41,242 | 83,370 | +42,128 |
| Viet Nam | 80,481 | 0 | -80,481 |
| Poland | 36,673 | 7,881 | -28,792 |
| Nigeria | 37,383 | 0 | -37,383 |
| China | 20,575 | 15,535 | -5,040 |
| Denmark | 22,042 | 0 | -22,042 |
| Sweden | 20,009 | 0 | -20,009 |
| Ireland | 7,567 | 10,012 | +2,445 |
| 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) | 941,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 233,877 |
| Air transport | 46,604 |
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) | 904,087 | 37,529 | -866,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,350 | 107,527 | -18,823 |
| Air transport | 23,215 | 23,389 | +174 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 419,943 |
| Felixstowe | 298,984 |
| Southampton | 107,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,839 |
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 | 419,943 | 0 | -419,943 |
| Felixstowe | 298,984 | 0 | -298,984 |
| Southampton | 86,710 | 20,965 | -65,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,978 | 14,854 | -49,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,275 | 16,564 | -43,711 |
| Hull | 41,517 | 24,286 | -17,231 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 55,332 | +55,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,471 | 3,043 | -46,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,938 | 15,535 | +4,597 |
| 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