Import/export HS code 291614: Esters of methacrylic acid
Derivatives of methacrylic acid, used in manufacturing paints, coatings, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 49,721,074 |
| Belgium | 11,892,266 |
| Germany | 5,553,631 |
| France | 5,210,044 |
| China | 3,307,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,137,413 | 20,583,661 | -8,553,752 |
| Belgium | 8,114,047 | 3,778,219 | -4,335,828 |
| Germany | 2,327,087 | 3,226,544 | +899,457 |
| France | 3,587,373 | 1,622,671 | -1,964,702 |
| China | 2,038,966 | 1,268,261 | -770,705 |
| South Korea | 1,450,841 | 1,469,930 | +19,089 |
| United States | 1,504,572 | 1,346,063 | -158,509 |
| Thailand | 1,199,862 | 1,182,968 | -16,894 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,932,971 | 0 | -1,932,971 |
| Hungary | 1,080,350 | 313,473 | -766,877 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 39,568,850 |
| China | 10,004,746 |
| United States | 8,098,846 |
| Germany | 7,351,701 |
| France | 5,855,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 23,184,442 | 16,384,408 | -6,800,034 |
| China | 6,343,152 | 3,661,594 | -2,681,558 |
| United States | 4,512,227 | 3,586,619 | -925,608 |
| Germany | 4,337,561 | 3,014,140 | -1,323,421 |
| France | 3,158,450 | 2,696,961 | -461,489 |
| South Korea | 2,527,776 | 2,121,266 | -406,510 |
| Thailand | 2,243,751 | 1,576,454 | -667,297 |
| Italy | 2,423,035 | 1,202,225 | -1,220,810 |
| Taiwan | 2,109,579 | 518,459 | -1,591,120 |
| Singapore | 2,569,518 | 39,463 | -2,530,055 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,440,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,387,643 |
| Air transport | 1,969,360 |
| Road transport | 182,259 |
| Other | 168,717 |
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) | 39,303,957 | 24,136,871 | -15,167,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,076,072 | 11,311,571 | -3,764,501 |
| Air transport | 1,052,508 | 916,852 | -135,656 |
| Road transport | 53,635 | 128,624 | +74,989 |
| Other | 76,079 | 92,638 | +16,559 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 41,950,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,202,598 |
| London | 8,501,902 |
| Felixstowe | 7,136,536 |
| Southampton | 3,483,763 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 25,520,346 | 16,430,041 | -9,090,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,998,454 | 5,204,144 | -5,794,310 |
| London | 5,068,582 | 3,433,320 | -1,635,262 |
| Felixstowe | 3,867,653 | 3,268,883 | -598,770 |
| Southampton | 2,174,078 | 1,309,685 | -864,393 |
| Harwich | 1,552,726 | 1,519,874 | -32,852 |
| Killingholme | 1,689,263 | 744,948 | -944,315 |
| Dover | 889,328 | 1,410,248 | +520,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,044,747 | 611,885 | -432,862 |
| Hull | 800,348 | 713,711 | -86,637 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
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+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291614
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Derivatives of methacrylic acid, used in manufacturing paints, coatings, and plastics