Import/export HS code 29171910: Malonic acid, its salts, and esters
A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, plastics, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,354,187 |
| United States | 431,653 |
| India | 312,283 |
| Germany | 107,055 |
| Spain | 71,308 |
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 | 823,274 | 530,913 | -292,361 |
| United States | 272,742 | 158,911 | -113,831 |
| India | 15,423 | 296,860 | +281,437 |
| Germany | 40,035 | 67,020 | +26,985 |
| Spain | 49,267 | 22,041 | -27,226 |
| France | 21,054 | 6,453 | -14,601 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,538 | 9,219 | +681 |
| Netherlands | 15,458 | 0 | -15,458 |
| Italy | 10,443 | 0 | -10,443 |
| Switzerland | 8,594 | 0 | -8,594 |
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 | 1,565,085 |
| United States | 468,559 |
| India | 312,658 |
| Germany | 8,594 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,133 |
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 | 948,103 | 616,982 | -331,121 |
| United States | 286,762 | 181,797 | -104,965 |
| India | 15,798 | 296,860 | +281,062 |
| Germany | 8,594 | 0 | -8,594 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,133 | 0 | -4,133 |
| Austria | 1,438 | 0 | -1,438 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,226 | 0 | -1,226 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 1,822,218 |
| Air transport | 402,903 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,520 |
| Other | 6,052 |
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) | 1,093,740 | 728,478 | -365,262 |
| Air transport | 90,551 | 312,352 | +221,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,711 | 54,809 | -20,902 |
| Other | 6,052 | 0 | -6,052 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,299,654 |
| Liverpool Docks | 401,438 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 354,090 |
| Southampton | 55,784 |
| Thamesport | 48,469 |
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 | 802,023 | 497,631 | -304,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,696 | 179,742 | -41,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,230 | 296,860 | +239,630 |
| Southampton | 43,822 | 11,962 | -31,860 |
| Thamesport | 31,205 | 17,264 | -13,941 |
| Dover | 17,945 | 10,595 | -7,350 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,289 | 4,777 | -18,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 27,838 | +27,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,691 | 3,529 | -19,162 |
| Portsmouth | 12,466 | 6,453 | -6,013 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| FINE ORGANICS LIMITED | 41 |
| CALACHEM LTD | 31 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 30 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 29 |
| LAKE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS LIMITED | 27 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 21 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 19 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | 50,945 |
| Netherlands | 39,673 |
| France | 32,107 |
| Germany | 24,752 |
| Taiwan | 20,350 |
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 | 25,205 | 25,740 | +535 |
| Netherlands | 25,573 | 14,100 | -11,473 |
| France | 27,400 | 4,707 | -22,693 |
| Germany | 24,752 | 0 | -24,752 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 20,350 | +20,350 |
| United States | 16,500 | 1,063 | -15,437 |
| Jordan | 2,444 | 4,490 | +2,046 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,255 | 0 | -6,255 |
| Bangladesh | 5,753 | 0 | -5,753 |
| Poland | 3,894 | 1,183 | -2,711 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 35 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 35 | 0 | -35 |
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) | 82,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,102 |
| Air transport | 61,247 |
| Other | 35 |
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) | 63,155 | 19,090 | -44,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,334 | 53,768 | +31,434 |
| Air transport | 58,602 | 2,645 | -55,957 |
| Other | 35 | 0 | -35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 42,049 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,084 |
| Dover | 27,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,303 |
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 Gateway Port | 11,819 | 30,230 | +18,411 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,084 | 0 | -29,084 |
| Dover | 27,400 | 0 | -27,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,255 | 5,890 | -15,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,303 | 0 | -22,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,874 | 13,200 | +4,326 |
| Southampton | 0 | 20,350 | +20,350 |
| Felixstowe | 10,515 | 0 | -10,515 |
| Harwich | 5,626 | 0 | -5,626 |
| East Midlands Airport | 900 | 2,645 | +1,745 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29171910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in pharmaceuticals, plastics, and industrial processes