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 | 66,734 |
| Germany | 59,292 |
| United States | 30,739 |
| 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 | 31,831 | 34,903 | +3,072 |
| Germany | 37,420 | 21,872 | -15,548 |
| United States | 13,343 | 17,396 | +4,053 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,049 | 0 | -4,049 |
| 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 | 157,436 |
| India | 47,380 |
| United States | 25,077 |
| 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 | 64,455 | 92,981 | +28,526 |
| India | 29,811 | 17,569 | -12,242 |
| United States | 6,761 | 18,316 | +11,555 |
| 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) | 121,196 |
| Air transport | 72,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,199 |
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) | 50,507 | 70,689 | +20,182 |
| Air transport | 39,829 | 32,626 | -7,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,940 | 27,259 | +15,319 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 73,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,958 |
| Dover | 39,985 |
| Thamesport | 36,362 |
| 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 | 36,219 | 37,103 | +884 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,603 | 24,355 | -4,248 |
| Dover | 10,051 | 29,934 | +19,883 |
| Thamesport | 9,103 | 27,259 | +18,156 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Taiwan | 1,227 | 0 | -1,227 |
| Germany | 1,013 | 0 | -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 | 4,262 |
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 | 4,262 | 0 | -4,262 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,227 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,022 | 0 | -2,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,227 | 0 | -1,227 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,013 | 0 | -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