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 | 6,743,348 |
| Thailand | 4,912,234 |
| Netherlands | 3,709,057 |
| China | 3,707,830 |
| South Korea | 3,545,621 |
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 | 4,867,248 | 1,876,100 | -2,991,148 |
| Thailand | 3,208,346 | 1,703,888 | -1,504,458 |
| Netherlands | 2,324,468 | 1,384,589 | -939,879 |
| China | 2,116,431 | 1,591,399 | -525,032 |
| South Korea | 3,150,883 | 394,738 | -2,756,145 |
| Japan | 361,605 | 145,116 | -216,489 |
| Belgium | 144,148 | 216,192 | +72,044 |
| Portugal | 0 | 208,628 | +208,628 |
| Austria | 4,456 | 112,052 | +107,596 |
| 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 | 7,280,595 |
| Thailand | 6,724,471 |
| South Korea | 5,003,737 |
| China | 3,662,444 |
| 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 | 5,259,273 | 2,021,322 | -3,237,951 |
| Thailand | 4,321,967 | 2,402,504 | -1,919,463 |
| South Korea | 4,274,744 | 728,993 | -3,545,751 |
| China | 1,810,246 | 1,852,198 | +41,952 |
| Japan | 437,513 | 145,116 | -292,397 |
| United States | 89,060 | 163,044 | +73,984 |
| Portugal | 0 | 208,628 | +208,628 |
| Netherlands | 3,838 | 75,874 | +72,036 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 37,310 | +37,310 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 19,761 | +19,761 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 16,803,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,036,821 |
| 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) | 11,466,694 | 5,337,223 | -6,129,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,731,170 | 2,305,651 | -2,425,519 |
| Air transport | 0 | 32,042 | +32,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,081,078 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,690,419 |
| London | 5,012,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,973,383 |
| Harwich | 900,996 |
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 | 5,537,087 | 1,543,991 | -3,993,096 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,357,770 | 2,332,649 | -2,025,121 |
| London | 4,182,278 | 829,780 | -3,352,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,511,845 | 1,461,538 | -50,307 |
| Harwich | 491,613 | 409,383 | -82,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 524,668 | +524,668 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,985 | 313,574 | +296,589 |
| Killingholme | 44,623 | 39,476 | -5,147 |
| Hull | 1,999 | 71,914 | +69,915 |
| Purfleet | 51,010 | 0 | -51,010 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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