Import/export HS code 291713: Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts, and esters
Chemicals used in plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,943,761 |
| China | 1,463,642 |
| Germany | 742,796 |
| United States | 438,144 |
| India | 239,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,237,674 | 706,087 | -531,587 |
| China | 628,911 | 834,731 | +205,820 |
| Germany | 249,078 | 493,718 | +244,640 |
| United States | 220,985 | 217,159 | -3,826 |
| India | 79,389 | 159,716 | +80,327 |
| France | 150,819 | 84,227 | -66,592 |
| Taiwan | 38,872 | 80,626 | +41,754 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,489 | 5,215 | -75,274 |
| Peru | 25,671 | 52,444 | +26,773 |
| Canada | 64,879 | 0 | -64,879 |
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 | 3,328,642 |
| United States | 749,874 |
| Germany | 441,231 |
| India | 289,582 |
| Netherlands | 266,761 |
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 | 1,684,052 | 1,644,590 | -39,462 |
| United States | 498,913 | 250,961 | -247,952 |
| Germany | 213,950 | 227,281 | +13,331 |
| India | 117,463 | 172,119 | +54,656 |
| Netherlands | 113,107 | 153,654 | +40,547 |
| France | 142,385 | 77,299 | -65,086 |
| Taiwan | 38,872 | 80,626 | +41,754 |
| Belgium | 11,654 | 48,214 | +36,560 |
| Italy | 2,159 | 32,144 | +29,985 |
| Switzerland | 23,037 | 0 | -23,037 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 2,338,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,311,078 |
| Other | 461,728 |
| Air transport | 388,880 |
| Road transport | 31,963 |
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) | 1,195,384 | 1,143,447 | -51,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,128,894 | 1,182,184 | +53,290 |
| Other | 249,903 | 211,825 | -38,078 |
| Air transport | 242,709 | 146,171 | -96,538 |
| Road transport | 28,702 | 3,261 | -25,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,626,527 |
| Felixstowe | 1,373,047 |
| 000 | 461,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 380,784 |
| Killingholme | 342,939 |
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 | 867,179 | 759,348 | -107,831 |
| Felixstowe | 663,874 | 709,173 | +45,299 |
| 000 | 249,903 | 211,825 | -38,078 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,386 | 234,398 | +88,012 |
| Killingholme | 200,661 | 142,278 | -58,383 |
| Dover | 76,336 | 103,140 | +26,804 |
| Southampton | 99,597 | 63,714 | -35,883 |
| 499 | 0 | 127,111 | +127,111 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 122,196 | +122,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,694 | 55,949 | -7,745 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 50 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 36 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 32 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 28 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 25 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 24 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 24 |
| BRAD-CHEM LIMITED | 23 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 829,349 |
| Germany | 180,806 |
| Malaysia | 121,365 |
| Poland | 110,869 |
| Turkey | 91,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 452,375 | 376,974 | -75,401 |
| Germany | 102,802 | 78,004 | -24,798 |
| Malaysia | 92,745 | 28,620 | -64,125 |
| Poland | 64,933 | 45,936 | -18,997 |
| Turkey | 6,756 | 85,242 | +78,486 |
| South Africa | 58,487 | 20,182 | -38,305 |
| Denmark | 75,351 | 0 | -75,351 |
| United States | 65,523 | 3,957 | -61,566 |
| Switzerland | 23,533 | 24,143 | +610 |
| France | 11,553 | 8,391 | -3,162 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,120,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 461,804 |
| Air transport | 77,672 |
| Road transport | 1,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 702,841 | 417,285 | -285,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 211,129 | 250,675 | +39,546 |
| Air transport | 63,876 | 13,796 | -50,080 |
| Road transport | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 883,746 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 333,745 |
| Felixstowe | 121,365 |
| Hull | 92,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 506,772 | 376,974 | -129,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,710 | 216,035 | +98,325 |
| Felixstowe | 92,745 | 28,620 | -64,125 |
| Hull | 64,020 | 28,229 | -35,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,550 | 6,411 | -71,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,056 | 8,491 | -32,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,333 | 11,691 | -9,642 |
| Dover | 30,208 | 0 | -30,208 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,789 | 3,957 | -12,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,295 | 0 | -4,295 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291713
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics