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 | 48,879,129 |
| Belgium | 12,023,928 |
| Germany | 5,684,578 |
| France | 5,393,941 |
| China | 3,348,328 |
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 | 27,470,810 | 21,408,319 | -6,062,491 |
| Belgium | 8,057,682 | 3,966,246 | -4,091,436 |
| Germany | 2,638,082 | 3,046,496 | +408,414 |
| France | 3,568,304 | 1,825,637 | -1,742,667 |
| China | 1,929,469 | 1,418,859 | -510,610 |
| South Korea | 1,569,977 | 1,485,545 | -84,432 |
| United States | 1,500,982 | 1,401,520 | -99,462 |
| Thailand | 1,039,722 | 1,343,108 | +303,386 |
| 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 | 38,734,617 |
| China | 10,005,669 |
| United States | 8,405,885 |
| Germany | 7,324,773 |
| France | 5,983,887 |
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 | 21,738,507 | 16,996,110 | -4,742,397 |
| China | 5,995,918 | 4,009,751 | -1,986,167 |
| United States | 4,679,981 | 3,725,904 | -954,077 |
| Germany | 4,468,704 | 2,856,069 | -1,612,635 |
| France | 3,153,340 | 2,830,547 | -322,793 |
| South Korea | 2,580,811 | 2,131,071 | -449,740 |
| Thailand | 2,081,111 | 1,739,152 | -341,959 |
| Italy | 2,279,289 | 1,358,878 | -920,411 |
| Singapore | 2,570,779 | 39,463 | -2,531,316 |
| Taiwan | 2,109,579 | 488,852 | -1,620,727 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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 - West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 62,695,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,880,282 |
| Air transport | 2,073,817 |
| Road transport | 182,259 |
| Other | 162,933 |
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) | 37,506,339 | 25,189,265 | -12,317,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,072,487 | 11,807,795 | -3,264,692 |
| Air transport | 1,177,508 | 896,309 | -281,199 |
| Road transport | 48,214 | 134,045 | +85,831 |
| Other | 65,817 | 97,116 | +31,299 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 40,984,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,379,021 |
| London | 8,564,718 |
| Felixstowe | 7,300,091 |
| Southampton | 3,680,153 |
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 | 23,665,571 | 17,319,350 | -6,346,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,154,527 | 5,224,494 | -5,930,033 |
| London | 5,170,164 | 3,394,554 | -1,775,610 |
| Felixstowe | 3,723,613 | 3,576,478 | -147,135 |
| Southampton | 2,208,184 | 1,471,969 | -736,215 |
| Harwich | 1,414,197 | 1,587,551 | +173,354 |
| Killingholme | 1,794,339 | 742,661 | -1,051,678 |
| Dover | 887,112 | 1,434,932 | +547,820 |
| Eurotunnel | 970,390 | 714,920 | -255,470 |
| Hull | 831,822 | 744,605 | -87,217 |
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 | 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
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+ | 31 |
| 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