Import/export HS code 291612: Esters of acrylic acid
Chemical compounds derived from acrylic acid, used in paints, adhesives, and plastics
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 36,084,768 |
| Belgium | 26,691,450 |
| Germany | 25,050,762 |
| Netherlands | 23,391,093 |
| Japan | 4,513,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 20,174,459 | 15,910,309 | -4,264,150 |
| Belgium | 18,075,568 | 8,615,882 | -9,459,686 |
| Germany | 7,020,633 | 18,030,129 | +11,009,496 |
| Netherlands | 12,293,029 | 11,098,064 | -1,194,965 |
| Japan | 2,341,550 | 2,171,644 | -169,906 |
| South Korea | 1,790,920 | 1,237,257 | -553,663 |
| China | 1,604,582 | 1,173,956 | -430,626 |
| Taiwan | 1,592,848 | 1,027,397 | -565,451 |
| United States | 1,001,767 | 1,496,769 | +495,002 |
| Czechia | 228,298 | 594,316 | +366,018 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 40,220,900 |
| Belgium | 20,800,305 |
| Germany | 14,337,879 |
| China | 12,519,258 |
| Czechia | 11,255,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 21,647,087 | 18,573,813 | -3,073,274 |
| Belgium | 10,052,493 | 10,747,812 | +695,319 |
| Germany | 5,966,981 | 8,370,898 | +2,403,917 |
| China | 6,584,955 | 5,934,303 | -650,652 |
| Czechia | 5,837,669 | 5,418,295 | -419,374 |
| Japan | 4,675,619 | 3,418,722 | -1,256,897 |
| United States | 3,615,287 | 3,807,277 | +191,990 |
| South Korea | 3,092,758 | 2,640,696 | -452,062 |
| Taiwan | 2,581,572 | 1,962,843 | -618,729 |
| South Africa | 1,621,184 | 157,183 | -1,464,001 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 75,512,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,546,122 |
| Air transport | 1,988,616 |
| Other | 78,460 |
| Road transport | 5,219 |
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) | 43,185,936 | 32,326,489 | -10,859,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,111,599 | 28,434,523 | +6,322,924 |
| Air transport | 1,071,784 | 916,832 | -154,952 |
| Other | 61,498 | 16,962 | -44,536 |
| Road transport | 1,084 | 4,135 | +3,051 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 29,461,784 |
| Killingholme | 18,598,791 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,549,783 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,676,876 |
| Dover | 10,642,455 |
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 | 13,896,951 | 15,564,833 | +1,667,882 |
| Killingholme | 9,176,053 | 9,422,738 | +246,685 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,684,605 | 7,865,178 | -819,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,592,142 | 5,084,734 | -4,507,408 |
| Dover | 4,119,617 | 6,522,838 | +2,403,221 |
| Southampton | 4,779,923 | 5,092,524 | +312,601 |
| Hull | 5,870,978 | 3,976,745 | -1,894,233 |
| Felixstowe | 3,097,452 | 2,086,193 | -1,011,259 |
| London | 2,361,748 | 2,072,346 | -289,402 |
| Harwich | 1,135,043 | 1,922,670 | +787,627 |
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 | 43 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 96 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 48 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 43 |
| DOMINO UK LIMITED | 42 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| GOLFLANE LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 894,419 |
| Hungary | 759,784 |
| Netherlands | 756,984 |
| Austria | 493,704 |
| France | 453,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 609,795 | 284,624 | -325,171 |
| Hungary | 359,974 | 399,810 | +39,836 |
| Netherlands | 606,894 | 150,090 | -456,804 |
| Austria | 195,034 | 298,670 | +103,636 |
| France | 192,877 | 260,155 | +67,278 |
| Israel | 261,446 | 187,592 | -73,854 |
| Italy | 197,804 | 56,744 | -141,060 |
| United States | 143,938 | 81,120 | -62,818 |
| Costa Rica | 150,560 | 51,844 | -98,716 |
| China | 47,434 | 116,543 | +69,109 |
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) | 3,682,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,162,423 |
| Air transport | 582,810 |
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) | 2,135,909 | 1,546,331 | -589,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 725,340 | 437,083 | -288,257 |
| Air transport | 337,699 | 245,111 | -92,588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,759,634 |
| Felixstowe | 827,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 648,021 |
| East Midlands Airport | 270,716 |
| Dover | 175,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,514,390 | 1,245,244 | -269,146 |
| Felixstowe | 477,332 | 350,457 | -126,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,778 | 184,243 | -279,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 170,590 | 100,126 | -70,464 |
| Dover | 101,355 | 74,536 | -26,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,399 | 6,521 | -146,878 |
| Southampton | 41,403 | 110,787 | +69,384 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,481 | 78,540 | +7,059 |
| Manchester Airport | 80,411 | 31,480 | -48,931 |
| London | 36,181 | 0 | -36,181 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds derived from acrylic acid, used in paints, adhesives, and plastics