Import/export HS code 29171920: Succinic acid (bio-based)
A natural acid used in food, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable plastics
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 138,725 |
| Netherlands | 82,372 |
| Italy | 44,820 |
| France | 6,451 |
| Canada | 5,349 |
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 | 53,979 | 84,746 | +30,767 |
| Netherlands | 40,396 | 41,976 | +1,580 |
| Italy | 15,600 | 29,220 | +13,620 |
| France | 5,570 | 881 | -4,689 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,349 | +5,349 |
| United States | 0 | 4,464 | +4,464 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 199,023 |
| China | 31,958 |
| France | 25,188 |
| United States | 22,761 |
| Germany | 3,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 78,172 | 120,851 | +42,679 |
| China | 15,052 | 16,906 | +1,854 |
| France | 2,144 | 23,044 | +20,900 |
| United States | 16,926 | 5,835 | -11,091 |
| Germany | 3,251 | 0 | -3,251 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,418 |
| Air transport | 32,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,926 |
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) | 98,619 | 133,799 | +35,180 |
| Air transport | 0 | 32,837 | +32,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,926 | 0 | -16,926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 74,569 |
| Killingholme | 69,490 |
| Dover | 47,943 |
| Hull | 23,550 |
| Thamesport | 16,926 |
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 | 32,316 | 42,253 | +9,937 |
| Killingholme | 9,819 | 59,671 | +49,852 |
| Dover | 24,018 | 23,925 | -93 |
| Hull | 15,600 | 7,950 | -7,650 |
| Thamesport | 16,926 | 0 | -16,926 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 15,022 | +15,022 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,804 | 0 | -9,804 |
| Harwich | 7,062 | 0 | -7,062 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 6,720 | +6,720 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 6,631 | +6,631 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
| 2024-02 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 9 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 5 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 5 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 4 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BRAD-CHEM LIMITED | 3 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 3 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 2 |
| RAVAGO CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 54,628 |
| France | 23,460 |
| Brazil | 5,729 |
| Romania | 4,463 |
| Singapore | 1,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 20,031 | 34,597 | +14,566 |
| France | 0 | 23,460 | +23,460 |
| Brazil | 5,729 | 0 | -5,729 |
| Romania | 4,463 | 0 | -4,463 |
| Singapore | 1,924 | 0 | -1,924 |
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) | 82,551 |
| Air transport | 7,653 |
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) | 24,494 | 58,057 | +33,563 |
| Air transport | 7,653 | 0 | -7,653 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 54,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,923 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,729 |
| ZLC | 1,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 20,031 | 34,597 | +14,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,463 | 23,460 | +18,997 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,729 | 0 | -5,729 |
| ZLC | 1,924 | 0 | -1,924 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29171920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural acid used in food, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable plastics