Import/export HS code 291712: Adipic acid, its salts, and esters
A chemical used in making nylon, plastics, and food additives
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,162,280 |
| United States | 3,165,046 |
| France | 1,921,935 |
| Italy | 1,794,466 |
| Netherlands | 1,566,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,525,578 | 3,636,702 | -888,876 |
| United States | 2,050,053 | 1,114,993 | -935,060 |
| France | 1,344,387 | 577,548 | -766,839 |
| Italy | 926,968 | 867,498 | -59,470 |
| Netherlands | 720,983 | 845,693 | +124,710 |
| Spain | 335,953 | 444,034 | +108,081 |
| Belgium | 381,376 | 314,648 | -66,728 |
| Poland | 263,779 | 245,723 | -18,056 |
| China | 141,609 | 93,078 | -48,531 |
| Turkey | 47,783 | 136,342 | +88,559 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,330,862 |
| United States | 3,153,172 |
| France | 2,427,117 |
| Italy | 2,050,944 |
| Spain | 950,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,357,226 | 2,973,636 | -1,383,590 |
| United States | 2,068,856 | 1,084,316 | -984,540 |
| France | 1,423,691 | 1,003,426 | -420,265 |
| Italy | 1,138,342 | 912,602 | -225,740 |
| Spain | 358,222 | 592,694 | +234,472 |
| Poland | 491,282 | 420,244 | -71,038 |
| China | 393,374 | 455,294 | +61,920 |
| Netherlands | 248,264 | 475,844 | +227,580 |
| South Korea | 136,714 | 55,052 | -81,662 |
| Turkey | 47,783 | 136,342 | +88,559 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 11,865,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,055,043 |
| Other | 178,560 |
| Air transport | 95,479 |
| Road transport | 1,276 |
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) | 6,578,759 | 5,286,492 | -1,292,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,093,299 | 2,961,744 | -1,131,555 |
| Other | 135,422 | 43,138 | -92,284 |
| Air transport | 30,609 | 64,870 | +34,261 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,276 | +1,276 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,362,957 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,147,232 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,888,569 |
| Dover | 1,822,868 |
| Felixstowe | 1,577,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,262,450 | 3,100,507 | +838,057 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,009,768 | 1,137,464 | -872,304 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,242,130 | 646,439 | -595,691 |
| Dover | 1,154,973 | 667,895 | -487,078 |
| Felixstowe | 696,829 | 880,857 | +184,028 |
| London | 1,195,440 | 284,050 | -911,390 |
| Hull | 1,028,885 | 431,762 | -597,123 |
| Eurotunnel | 454,536 | 585,179 | +130,643 |
| Killingholme | 158,841 | 295,164 | +136,323 |
| Thamesport | 301,452 | 57,241 | -244,211 |
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 | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 75 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 63 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 47 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| ALTRO LIMITED | 38 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 36 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 34 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,443,757 |
| Norway | 1,164,801 |
| United States | 544,048 |
| Belgium | 437,653 |
| France | 174,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,516,967 | 926,790 | -590,177 |
| Norway | 787,305 | 377,496 | -409,809 |
| United States | 141,397 | 402,651 | +261,254 |
| Belgium | 349,802 | 87,851 | -261,951 |
| France | 172,106 | 2,580 | -169,526 |
| Spain | 123,548 | 22,613 | -100,935 |
| Italy | 59,354 | 43,120 | -16,234 |
| Czechia | 78,803 | 6,760 | -72,043 |
| Singapore | 0 | 58,216 | +58,216 |
| Brazil | 16,214 | 21,712 | +5,498 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,808 | 0 | -1,808 |
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) | 3,011,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,373,828 |
| Air transport | 25,757 |
| Other | 1,808 |
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) | 1,832,175 | 1,179,074 | -653,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,543,590 | 830,238 | -713,352 |
| Air transport | 17,529 | 8,228 | -9,301 |
| Other | 1,808 | 0 | -1,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,159,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,743,242 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 579,429 |
| Southampton | 406,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,731 |
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 | 1,336,917 | 823,042 | -513,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,274,925 | 468,317 | -806,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 411,540 | 167,889 | -243,651 |
| Southampton | 0 | 406,440 | +406,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 224,442 | 69,289 | -155,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,063 | 29,333 | -14,730 |
| Felixstowe | 22,741 | 24,090 | +1,349 |
| Killingholme | 28,432 | 0 | -28,432 |
| Hull | 0 | 19,891 | +19,891 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,316 | 0 | -15,316 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making nylon, plastics, and food additives