Import/export HS code 29163910: Esters of phenylacetic acid
Derivatives of phenylacetic acid, used in fragrances and pharmaceuticals
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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 | 199,093 |
| United States | 179,620 |
| France | 113,606 |
| Spain | 59,805 |
| Germany | 44,678 |
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 | 188,011 | 11,082 | -176,929 |
| United States | 165,868 | 13,752 | -152,116 |
| France | 100,549 | 13,057 | -87,492 |
| Spain | 25,598 | 34,207 | +8,609 |
| Germany | 18,312 | 26,366 | +8,054 |
| India | 9,931 | 12,322 | +2,391 |
| Belgium | 12,687 | 4,217 | -8,470 |
| Netherlands | 7,090 | 893 | -6,197 |
| Switzerland | 2,153 | 3,768 | +1,615 |
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 | 226,589 |
| United States | 185,407 |
| India | 87,626 |
| United Kingdom | 82,906 |
| Spain | 31,502 |
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 | 198,065 | 28,524 | -169,541 |
| United States | 170,073 | 15,334 | -154,739 |
| India | 45,939 | 41,687 | -4,252 |
| United Kingdom | 82,906 | 0 | -82,906 |
| Spain | 13,751 | 17,751 | +4,000 |
| Germany | 11,992 | 14,625 | +2,633 |
| Switzerland | 5,302 | 1,743 | -3,559 |
| Indonesia | 2,171 | 0 | -2,171 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 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) | 388,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,186 |
| Air transport | 97,639 |
| Other | 1,853 |
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) | 332,876 | 55,309 | -277,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,209 | 37,977 | -86,232 |
| Air transport | 71,261 | 26,378 | -44,883 |
| Other | 1,853 | 0 | -1,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 303,657 |
| Dover | 133,471 |
| Thamesport | 74,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,531 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 291,335 | 12,322 | -279,013 |
| Dover | 107,931 | 25,540 | -82,391 |
| Thamesport | 41,541 | 33,084 | -8,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,490 | 6,041 | -31,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,787 | 13,348 | +561 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,107 | 10,855 | -3,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,328 | 6,989 | -1,339 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,762 | 0 | -11,762 |
| London | 0 | 9,903 | +9,903 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,171 | 1,582 | -589 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,601,552 |
| Ireland | 1,312,794 |
| Japan | 116,248 |
| United States | 97,489 |
| Turkey | 10,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,596,313 | 5,239 | -1,591,074 |
| Ireland | 1,312,794 | 0 | -1,312,794 |
| Japan | 35,075 | 81,173 | +46,098 |
| United States | 62,822 | 34,667 | -28,155 |
| Turkey | 7,286 | 3,628 | -3,658 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 9,644 | +9,644 |
| Germany | 1,847 | 6,937 | +5,090 |
| Malaysia | 8,070 | 0 | -8,070 |
| Switzerland | 2,460 | 1,393 | -1,067 |
| Spain | 3,747 | 0 | -3,747 |
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 | 1,793,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 804,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,080 |
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 | 1,706,512 | 86,976 | -1,619,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 785,299 | 19,189 | -766,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 544,266 | 45,814 | -498,452 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 1,592,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 774,266 |
| Holyhead | 538,528 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,987 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 1,592,553 | 0 | -1,592,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 774,266 | 0 | -774,266 |
| Holyhead | 538,528 | 0 | -538,528 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,577 | 34,304 | -22,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,963 | 49,024 | +10,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,738 | 45,814 | +40,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,033 | 19,189 | +8,156 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,023 | 3,648 | -5,375 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,089 | 0 | -5,089 |
| ZLC | 2,460 | 0 | -2,460 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29163910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Derivatives of phenylacetic acid, used in fragrances and pharmaceuticals