Import/export HS code 291711: Oxalic acid, its salts, and esters
A chemical used in cleaning, bleaching, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 636,166 |
| India | 343,090 |
| Germany | 138,998 |
| Netherlands | 133,789 |
| France | 132,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 367,349 | 268,817 | -98,532 |
| India | 183,996 | 159,094 | -24,902 |
| Germany | 79,731 | 59,267 | -20,464 |
| Netherlands | 94,918 | 38,871 | -56,047 |
| France | 61,110 | 70,953 | +9,843 |
| Belgium | 39,170 | 91,225 | +52,055 |
| China | 61,431 | 48,473 | -12,958 |
| Norway | 23,008 | 28,001 | +4,993 |
| United States | 11,452 | 12,067 | +615 |
| Switzerland | 9,680 | 6,507 | -3,173 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 638,737 |
| France | 363,280 |
| India | 349,168 |
| Mexico | 127,808 |
| China | 116,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 363,132 | 275,605 | -87,527 |
| France | 181,825 | 181,455 | -370 |
| India | 186,854 | 162,314 | -24,540 |
| Mexico | 78,212 | 49,596 | -28,616 |
| China | 61,431 | 54,718 | -6,713 |
| Norway | 31,966 | 33,025 | +1,059 |
| United States | 11,790 | 12,067 | +277 |
| Germany | 2,345 | 11,506 | +9,161 |
| Sweden | 2,162 | 5,551 | +3,389 |
| Czechia | 7,391 | 0 | -7,391 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,002,340 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 676,984 |
| Air transport | 35,099 |
| Road transport | 8,767 |
| Other | 1,640 |
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) | 548,695 | 453,645 | -95,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,291 | 318,693 | -39,598 |
| Air transport | 22,832 | 12,267 | -10,565 |
| Road transport | 3,383 | 5,384 | +2,001 |
| Other | 1,640 | 0 | -1,640 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 470,246 |
| Liverpool Docks | 341,991 |
| Dover | 287,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,537 |
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 | 247,192 | 223,054 | -24,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 254,336 | 87,655 | -166,681 |
| Dover | 139,456 | 147,855 | +8,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,291 | 107,121 | -2,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 127,537 | +127,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 63,223 | 21,294 | -41,929 |
| London | 23,008 | 44,815 | +21,807 |
| Thamesport | 13,160 | 2,676 | -10,484 |
| Southampton | 15,187 | 0 | -15,187 |
| Harwich | 12,472 | 1,954 | -10,518 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE LIMITED | 26 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 20 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 19 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 19 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 16 |
| OWATROL UK LTD | 16 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
| PEARL CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,328,571 |
| Germany | 518,414 |
| South Korea | 396,574 |
| Italy | 223,030 |
| Singapore | 163,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 763,227 | 565,344 | -197,883 |
| Germany | 276,607 | 241,807 | -34,800 |
| South Korea | 147,388 | 249,186 | +101,798 |
| Italy | 103,181 | 119,849 | +16,668 |
| Singapore | 145,650 | 18,306 | -127,344 |
| United States | 111,834 | 17,043 | -94,791 |
| Taiwan | 66,610 | 14,408 | -52,202 |
| Ireland | 31,816 | 38,326 | +6,510 |
| Botswana | 4,788 | 30,723 | +25,935 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,367 | 0 | -23,367 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,253 |
| XU | 211 |
| Germany | 105 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,242 | 1,011 | -231 |
| XU | 20 | 191 | +171 |
| Germany | 105 | 0 | -105 |
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) | 2,033,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 583,977 |
| Air transport | 503,898 |
| Other | 2,569 |
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) | 1,034,133 | 999,164 | -34,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 484,841 | 99,136 | -385,705 |
| Air transport | 244,283 | 259,615 | +15,332 |
| Other | 1,367 | 1,202 | -165 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,328,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 420,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 360,087 |
| Felixstowe | 290,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 283,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 763,227 | 565,344 | -197,883 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,143 | 173,140 | -74,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,491 | 248,596 | +137,105 |
| Felixstowe | 176,195 | 114,646 | -61,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,926 | 115,131 | -52,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,895 | 70,440 | +13,545 |
| Southampton | 80,531 | 12,355 | -68,176 |
| Manchester Airport | 85,681 | 2,004 | -83,677 |
| Holyhead | 26,102 | 32,205 | +6,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,998 | 0 | -25,998 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in cleaning, bleaching, and industrial processes