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 | 8,858,059 |
| Belgium | 1,671,041 |
| India | 1,149,568 |
| Switzerland | 803,225 |
| Germany | 545,821 |
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 | 760,965 | 8,097,094 | +7,336,129 |
| Belgium | 971,832 | 699,209 | -272,623 |
| India | 571,868 | 577,700 | +5,832 |
| Switzerland | 355,126 | 448,099 | +92,973 |
| Germany | 314,334 | 231,487 | -82,847 |
| Netherlands | 238,093 | 275,819 | +37,726 |
| France | 324,349 | 56,630 | -267,719 |
| Latvia | 151,413 | 173,046 | +21,633 |
| Spain | 79,810 | 166,220 | +86,410 |
| 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 | 9,280,325 |
| India | 3,004,481 |
| Spain | 1,244,945 |
| Switzerland | 482,168 |
| Ukraine | 324,459 |
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 | 888,622 | 8,391,703 | +7,503,081 |
| India | 1,535,190 | 1,469,291 | -65,899 |
| Spain | 802,921 | 442,024 | -360,897 |
| Switzerland | 224,454 | 257,714 | +33,260 |
| Ukraine | 151,413 | 173,046 | +21,633 |
| United Kingdom | 19,716 | 100,395 | +80,679 |
| France | 69,834 | 45,843 | -23,991 |
| Japan | 72,804 | 39,741 | -33,063 |
| United States | 27,067 | 80,709 | +53,642 |
| Germany | 56,455 | 49,755 | -6,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| 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 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 9,358,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,706,226 |
| Air transport | 1,583,469 |
| Other | 303,060 |
| Road transport | 23,424 |
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) | 1,121,314 | 8,237,678 | +7,116,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,824,172 | 1,882,054 | +57,882 |
| Air transport | 743,089 | 840,380 | +97,291 |
| Other | 225,010 | 78,050 | -146,960 |
| Road transport | 9,717 | 13,707 | +3,990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,667,598 |
| Felixstowe | 3,885,800 |
| Dover | 1,795,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 513,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 467,614 |
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 | 5,635,444 | +5,603,290 |
| Felixstowe | 1,083,801 | 2,801,999 | +1,718,198 |
| Dover | 1,176,436 | 619,048 | -557,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,486 | 358,024 | +202,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,236 | 271,378 | +75,142 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 258,702 | 134,509 | -124,193 |
| ZLC | 180,629 | 211,572 | +30,943 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,834 | 174,166 | +23,332 |
| 000 | 225,010 | 78,050 | -146,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,880 | 111,824 | -63,056 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 108 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 55 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 51 |
| ASCOT INTERNATIONAL (1996) LIMITED | 43 |
| LANXESS LIMITED | 40 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 35 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 32 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| 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 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 14,278,118 |
| Belgium | 12,386,013 |
| Japan | 8,613,886 |
| United States | 6,575,188 |
| Italy | 2,894,349 |
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 | 6,297,768 | 7,980,350 | +1,682,582 |
| Belgium | 5,010,660 | 7,375,353 | +2,364,693 |
| Japan | 4,856,264 | 3,757,622 | -1,098,642 |
| United States | 2,192,489 | 4,382,699 | +2,190,210 |
| Italy | 1,456,015 | 1,438,334 | -17,681 |
| Germany | 1,947,909 | 726,673 | -1,221,236 |
| France | 1,092,406 | 835,393 | -257,013 |
| South Korea | 1,076,975 | 420,268 | -656,707 |
| Slovenia | 952,268 | 0 | -952,268 |
| Mexico | 295,672 | 189,484 | -106,188 |
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) | 32,857,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,301,746 |
| Air transport | 2,116,990 |
| 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) | 14,794,573 | 18,063,310 | +3,268,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,757,336 | 9,544,410 | +787,074 |
| Air transport | 1,518,814 | 598,176 | -920,638 |
| 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 | 20,989,294 |
| Southampton | 8,527,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,853,721 |
| Felixstowe | 5,699,950 |
| Dover | 3,524,255 |
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 | 7,977,750 | 13,011,544 | +5,033,794 |
| Southampton | 1,503,637 | 7,024,304 | +5,520,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,312,360 | 3,541,361 | -770,999 |
| Felixstowe | 5,699,950 | 0 | -5,699,950 |
| Dover | 1,946,780 | 1,577,475 | -369,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,608,666 | 671,467 | -1,937,199 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,949 | 1,715,657 | +1,707,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,147,280 | 349,284 | -797,996 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 364,230 | 197,470 | -166,760 |
| 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