Import/export HS code 291620: Cyclic acids and their derivatives
Includes acids with ring structures, used in chemicals, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,675,375 |
| Belgium | 1,720,458 |
| India | 1,508,117 |
| Switzerland | 821,775 |
| Netherlands | 531,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 502,115 | 8,173,260 | +7,671,145 |
| Belgium | 1,063,600 | 656,858 | -406,742 |
| India | 892,879 | 615,238 | -277,641 |
| Switzerland | 309,718 | 512,057 | +202,339 |
| Netherlands | 254,746 | 276,535 | +21,789 |
| Germany | 282,972 | 241,528 | -41,444 |
| France | 330,825 | 56,630 | -274,195 |
| Latvia | 109,494 | 221,692 | +112,198 |
| Spain | 79,810 | 157,517 | +77,707 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 26,989 | 182,133 | +155,144 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,095,313 |
| India | 3,290,425 |
| Spain | 1,327,850 |
| Switzerland | 492,024 |
| Ukraine | 329,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 634,554 | 8,460,759 | +7,826,205 |
| India | 1,775,515 | 1,514,910 | -260,605 |
| Spain | 817,039 | 510,811 | -306,228 |
| Switzerland | 247,869 | 244,155 | -3,714 |
| Ukraine | 107,560 | 221,692 | +114,132 |
| United Kingdom | 19,716 | 100,395 | +80,679 |
| France | 68,587 | 44,001 | -24,586 |
| Japan | 59,045 | 50,464 | -8,581 |
| Germany | 56,455 | 44,165 | -12,290 |
| United States | 28,248 | 60,546 | +32,298 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -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) | 9,524,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,806,449 |
| Air transport | 1,503,484 |
| Other | 325,667 |
| Road transport | 28,289 |
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) | 1,249,904 | 8,274,686 | +7,024,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,830,647 | 1,975,802 | +145,155 |
| Air transport | 620,214 | 883,270 | +263,056 |
| Other | 210,079 | 115,588 | -94,491 |
| Road transport | 14,582 | 13,707 | -875 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,458,210 |
| Felixstowe | 4,247,569 |
| Dover | 1,882,233 |
| London Stansted Airport | 518,438 |
| Immingham Docks | 470,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 32,154 | 5,426,056 | +5,393,902 |
| Felixstowe | 1,221,904 | 3,025,665 | +1,803,761 |
| Dover | 1,246,829 | 635,404 | -611,425 |
| London Stansted Airport | 122,446 | 395,992 | +273,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 180,003 | 290,554 | +110,551 |
| ZLC | 150,128 | 281,051 | +130,923 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 274,004 | 119,416 | -154,588 |
| 000 | 210,079 | 115,588 | -94,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,761 | 179,042 | +36,281 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,826 | 110,868 | -51,958 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 107 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 54 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 51 |
| ASCOT INTERNATIONAL (1996) LIMITED | 43 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 39 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 34 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 31 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 26 |
| SYNTOR FINE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 25 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 14,658,402 |
| Belgium | 11,665,830 |
| Japan | 8,613,886 |
| United States | 6,575,188 |
| Italy | 2,789,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7,419,821 | 7,238,581 | -181,240 |
| Belgium | 4,771,245 | 6,894,585 | +2,123,340 |
| Japan | 4,856,264 | 3,757,622 | -1,098,642 |
| United States | 2,189,644 | 4,385,544 | +2,195,900 |
| Italy | 1,348,247 | 1,440,908 | +92,661 |
| Germany | 1,947,909 | 660,183 | -1,287,726 |
| France | 957,436 | 837,563 | -119,873 |
| South Korea | 1,302,254 | 420,268 | -881,986 |
| Slovenia | 719,326 | 232,942 | -486,384 |
| Nigeria | 319,335 | 1,267 | -318,068 |
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) | 32,251,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,112,262 |
| Air transport | 2,317,652 |
| Rail transport | 874,971 |
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) | 15,208,716 | 17,043,123 | +1,834,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,503,308 | 9,608,954 | +1,105,646 |
| Air transport | 1,797,094 | 520,558 | -1,276,536 |
| Rail transport | 874,971 | 0 | -874,971 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,451,777 |
| Southampton | 8,338,457 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,573,039 |
| Felixstowe | 5,699,950 |
| Dover | 4,767,819 |
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 | 7,454,129 | 11,997,648 | +4,543,519 |
| Southampton | 1,501,727 | 6,836,730 | +5,335,003 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,725,878 | 3,847,161 | +121,283 |
| Felixstowe | 5,447,832 | 252,118 | -5,195,714 |
| Dover | 3,471,026 | 1,296,793 | -2,174,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,608,666 | 671,467 | -1,937,199 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,949 | 1,715,657 | +1,707,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,377,524 | 274,837 | -1,102,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 411,262 | 197,470 | -213,792 |
| London | 319,335 | 2,118 | -317,217 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes acids with ring structures, used in chemicals, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals