Import/export HS code 291613: Methacrylic acid and its salts
A chemical used in making plastics and resins. Includes its salts for various industrial applications
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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 | 6,793,843 |
| Thailand | 4,466,890 |
| China | 3,733,308 |
| Netherlands | 3,727,422 |
| South Korea | 3,253,765 |
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 | 4,757,817 | 2,036,026 | -2,721,791 |
| Thailand | 2,763,002 | 1,703,888 | -1,059,114 |
| China | 2,738,023 | 995,285 | -1,742,738 |
| Netherlands | 2,352,150 | 1,375,272 | -976,878 |
| South Korea | 2,859,027 | 394,738 | -2,464,289 |
| Japan | 361,605 | 145,116 | -216,489 |
| Belgium | 114,815 | 226,351 | +111,536 |
| Portugal | 0 | 208,628 | +208,628 |
| Austria | 0 | 112,052 | +112,052 |
| France | 2,654 | 32,572 | +29,918 |
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 | 7,278,632 |
| Thailand | 6,284,901 |
| South Korea | 4,710,201 |
| China | 3,722,889 |
| Japan | 582,629 |
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 | 5,112,036 | 2,166,596 | -2,945,440 |
| Thailand | 3,913,734 | 2,371,167 | -1,542,567 |
| South Korea | 3,975,969 | 734,232 | -3,241,737 |
| China | 2,436,082 | 1,286,807 | -1,149,275 |
| Japan | 437,513 | 145,116 | -292,397 |
| United States | 80,706 | 139,729 | +59,023 |
| Portugal | 0 | 208,628 | +208,628 |
| Netherlands | 9,455 | 70,257 | +60,802 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 37,310 | +37,310 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 32,619 | +32,619 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 16,195,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,978,368 |
| Air transport | 32,042 |
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) | 11,358,068 | 4,837,810 | -6,520,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,608,650 | 2,369,718 | -2,238,932 |
| Air transport | 5,116 | 26,926 | +21,810 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,814,700 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,245,075 |
| London | 5,046,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,985,325 |
| Harwich | 879,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,866,823 | 947,877 | -4,918,946 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,912,426 | 2,332,649 | -1,579,777 |
| London | 4,066,562 | 980,396 | -3,086,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,485,795 | 1,499,530 | +13,735 |
| Harwich | 479,660 | 399,357 | -80,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 524,668 | +524,668 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,830 | 282,237 | +229,407 |
| Killingholme | 46,959 | 42,453 | -4,506 |
| Hull | 1,999 | 71,914 | +69,915 |
| Dover | 2,654 | 52,084 | +49,430 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291613
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making plastics and resins. Includes its salts for various industrial applications