Import/export HS code 291634: Phenylacetic acid and its salts
A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 68,297 |
| Spain | 67,046 |
| Germany | 59,292 |
| United States | 31,584 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,838 | 55,459 | +42,621 |
| Spain | 36,932 | 30,114 | -6,818 |
| Germany | 32,880 | 26,412 | -6,468 |
| United States | 15,081 | 16,503 | +1,422 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,195 | 2,854 | +1,659 |
| China | 2,795 | 944 | -1,851 |
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 | 152,647 |
| India | 54,219 |
| United States | 24,184 |
| France | 1,708 |
| Germany | 1,249 |
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 | 57,061 | 95,586 | +38,525 |
| India | 36,650 | 17,569 | -19,081 |
| United States | 6,761 | 17,423 | +10,662 |
| France | 0 | 1,708 | +1,708 |
| Germany | 1,249 | 0 | -1,249 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,407 |
| Air transport | 73,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,967 | 70,440 | +24,473 |
| Air transport | 38,713 | 34,587 | -4,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,041 | 27,259 | +10,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 73,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,803 |
| Thamesport | 41,463 |
| Dover | 35,196 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 31,679 | 41,643 | +9,964 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,487 | 26,316 | -1,171 |
| Thamesport | 14,204 | 27,259 | +13,055 |
| Dover | 10,051 | 25,145 | +15,094 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,552 | 944 | -7,608 |
| Felixstowe | 4,237 | 3,652 | -585 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,425 | 3,601 | +2,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,249 | 3,726 | +2,477 |
| Southampton | 2,837 | 0 | -2,837 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,022 |
| Australia | 1,892 |
| Taiwan | 1,227 |
| Germany | 1,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,022 | 0 | -2,022 |
| Australia | 1,892 | 0 | -1,892 |
| Taiwan | 1,227 | 0 | -1,227 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,013 | +1,013 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,141 | 1,013 | -4,128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,022 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,119 | 0 | -3,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,022 | 0 | -2,022 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,013 | +1,013 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291634
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes