Import/export HS code 291734: Various esters of orthophthalic acid
Derivatives of orthophthalic acid, used in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,208,985 |
| India | 2,423,229 |
| Belgium | 224,183 |
| Netherlands | 120,868 |
| China | 109,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,679,297 | 1,529,688 | -149,609 |
| India | 1,414,960 | 1,008,269 | -406,691 |
| Belgium | 139,675 | 84,508 | -55,167 |
| Netherlands | 11,193 | 109,675 | +98,482 |
| China | 96,632 | 12,519 | -84,113 |
| France | 61,008 | 19,930 | -41,078 |
| Germany | 19,449 | 38,935 | +19,486 |
| Spain | 18,233 | 0 | -18,233 |
| Czechia | 2,259 | 5,159 | +2,900 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 6,318 | +6,318 |
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 | 3,242,859 |
| India | 2,477,965 |
| Netherlands | 235,309 |
| China | 103,529 |
| Germany | 81,626 |
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 | 1,701,019 | 1,541,840 | -159,179 |
| India | 1,465,516 | 1,012,449 | -453,067 |
| Netherlands | 136,391 | 98,918 | -37,473 |
| China | 91,010 | 12,519 | -78,491 |
| Germany | 24,293 | 57,333 | +33,040 |
| South Korea | 0 | 79,005 | +79,005 |
| France | 23,851 | 7,778 | -16,073 |
| Belgium | 1,962 | 0 | -1,962 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,453 | +1,453 |
| Canada | 1,349 | 0 | -1,349 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,363,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,496,843 |
| Other | 301,844 |
| Air transport | 101,941 |
| Road transport | 2,138 |
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) | 1,876,864 | 1,486,543 | -390,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,241,158 | 1,255,685 | +14,527 |
| Other | 281,245 | 20,599 | -260,646 |
| Air transport | 49,334 | 52,607 | +3,273 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,138 | +2,138 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,821,434 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,424,634 |
| Hull | 882,631 |
| Dover | 482,624 |
| London | 450,550 |
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 | 1,069,301 | 752,133 | -317,168 |
| Middlesbrough | 880,071 | 544,563 | -335,508 |
| Hull | 204,363 | 678,268 | +473,905 |
| Dover | 288,710 | 193,914 | -94,796 |
| London | 273,227 | 177,323 | -95,904 |
| 000 | 281,245 | 20,599 | -260,646 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,943 | 138,927 | -6,016 |
| Southampton | 116,412 | 78,673 | -37,739 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 168,285 | +168,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,808 | 4,852 | -49,956 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 62 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 43 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 37 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 26 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 25 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 18 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 16 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 14 |
| UNIROYAL GLOBAL LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 275,400 |
| Ireland | 99,146 |
| Colombia | 44,625 |
| Spain | 37,295 |
| France | 31,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 126,537 | 148,863 | +22,326 |
| Ireland | 35,588 | 63,558 | +27,970 |
| Colombia | 44,625 | 0 | -44,625 |
| Spain | 27,598 | 9,697 | -17,901 |
| France | 17,124 | 14,562 | -2,562 |
| Germany | 20,800 | 0 | -20,800 |
| Denmark | 9,684 | 10,369 | +685 |
| Brazil | 16,001 | 0 | -16,001 |
| United States | 10,869 | 2,156 | -8,713 |
| Italy | 10,032 | 1,485 | -8,547 |
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 | 1,908 |
| Germany | 475 |
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 | 0 | 1,908 | +1,908 |
| Germany | 389 | 86 | -303 |
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) | 316,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,586 |
| Air transport | 69,836 |
| Other | 2,383 |
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) | 160,805 | 155,803 | -5,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,437 | 102,149 | -18,288 |
| Air transport | 64,243 | 5,593 | -58,650 |
| Other | 389 | 1,994 | +1,605 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 280,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,211 |
| Holyhead | 86,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,265 |
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 | 146,548 | 133,814 | -12,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,995 | 30,216 | -49,779 |
| Holyhead | 25,058 | 61,564 | +36,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,335 | 5,593 | -57,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,109 | 2,156 | -17,953 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 19,833 | +19,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 10,369 | +10,369 |
| Harwich | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
| Southampton | 4,289 | 0 | -4,289 |
| 000 | 389 | 1,994 | +1,605 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291734
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Derivatives of orthophthalic acid, used in plastics and industrial processes