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 | 3,167,741 |
| India | 2,424,198 |
| Belgium | 190,621 |
| Netherlands | 166,877 |
| 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 | 1,787,298 | 1,380,443 | -406,855 |
| India | 1,410,992 | 1,013,206 | -397,786 |
| Belgium | 106,113 | 84,508 | -21,605 |
| Netherlands | 11,193 | 155,684 | +144,491 |
| China | 99,275 | 9,876 | -89,399 |
| France | 59,465 | 30,262 | -29,203 |
| Germany | 16,338 | 48,037 | +31,699 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,822 | +29,822 |
| Spain | 18,233 | 0 | -18,233 |
| Czechia | 2,259 | 5,159 | +2,900 |
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 | 3,211,947 |
| India | 2,478,934 |
| Netherlands | 241,079 |
| China | 110,206 |
| Germany | 80,015 |
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 | 1,809,020 | 1,402,927 | -406,093 |
| India | 1,461,548 | 1,017,386 | -444,162 |
| Netherlands | 102,829 | 138,250 | +35,421 |
| China | 93,653 | 16,553 | -77,100 |
| Germany | 22,682 | 57,333 | +34,651 |
| South Korea | 0 | 79,005 | +79,005 |
| Sweden | 0 | 29,822 | +29,822 |
| France | 20,808 | 7,778 | -13,030 |
| United States | 951 | 9,102 | +8,151 |
| Belgium | 1,962 | 0 | -1,962 |
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 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Kent | 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 3,348,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,573,257 |
| Other | 256,221 |
| Air transport | 103,116 |
| 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) | 1,948,149 | 1,400,066 | -548,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,285,456 | 1,287,801 | +2,345 |
| Other | 235,622 | 20,599 | -215,023 |
| Air transport | 47,834 | 55,282 | +7,448 |
| 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 | 1,842,908 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,424,634 |
| Hull | 891,733 |
| Dover | 494,545 |
| London | 401,888 |
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 | 1,113,599 | 729,309 | -384,290 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,013,119 | 411,515 | -601,604 |
| Hull | 204,363 | 687,370 | +483,007 |
| Dover | 265,639 | 228,906 | -36,733 |
| London | 268,097 | 133,791 | -134,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 111,381 | 214,758 | +103,377 |
| 000 | 235,622 | 20,599 | -215,023 |
| Southampton | 116,412 | 102,525 | -13,887 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 44 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 38 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 26 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 26 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 19 |
| 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 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 275,400 |
| Ireland | 89,005 |
| 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 | 35,115 | 53,890 | +18,775 |
| Colombia | 44,625 | 0 | -44,625 |
| Spain | 37,295 | 0 | -37,295 |
| France | 19,009 | 12,677 | -6,332 |
| Germany | 20,800 | 0 | -20,800 |
| Denmark | 10,897 | 9,631 | -1,266 |
| Brazil | 16,001 | 0 | -16,001 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,940 | 7,440 | +500 |
| United States | 9,968 | 2,156 | -7,812 |
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) | 320,249 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,458 |
| Air transport | 68,928 |
| 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) | 159,904 | 160,345 | +441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,782 | 78,676 | -50,106 |
| Air transport | 68,928 | 0 | -68,928 |
| 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 | 100,308 |
| Holyhead | 86,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,928 |
| Felixstowe | 19,833 |
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 | 83,159 | 17,149 | -66,010 |
| Holyhead | 34,726 | 51,896 | +17,170 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,928 | 0 | -68,928 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 19,833 | +19,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,654 | 9,631 | +3,977 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,968 | 2,156 | -7,812 |
| Southampton | 3,388 | 4,542 | +1,154 |
| Harwich | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
| 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