Import/export HS code 291814: Citric acid
A common acid from citrus fruits, used in food, drinks, cleaning products, and cosmetics
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.
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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 | 31,626,076 |
| Austria | 14,069,618 |
| Belgium | 5,694,760 |
| Ireland | 5,555,469 |
| Netherlands | 5,434,323 |
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 | 16,247,042 | 15,379,034 | -868,008 |
| Austria | 9,496,649 | 4,572,969 | -4,923,680 |
| Belgium | 3,829,559 | 1,865,201 | -1,964,358 |
| Ireland | 3,124,883 | 2,430,586 | -694,297 |
| Netherlands | 3,907,301 | 1,527,022 | -2,380,279 |
| Denmark | 2,193,042 | 2,775,126 | +582,084 |
| Germany | 1,218,696 | 2,968,683 | +1,749,987 |
| France | 442,779 | 134,293 | -308,486 |
| Turkey | 187,030 | 76,709 | -110,321 |
| India | 155,736 | 73,351 | -82,385 |
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 | 32,975,500 |
| Austria | 20,198,839 |
| Denmark | 4,879,141 |
| Belgium | 4,808,947 |
| Ireland | 4,625,223 |
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 | 16,966,798 | 16,008,702 | -958,096 |
| Austria | 12,956,047 | 7,242,792 | -5,713,255 |
| Denmark | 2,188,844 | 2,690,297 | +501,453 |
| Belgium | 3,192,705 | 1,616,242 | -1,576,463 |
| Ireland | 2,643,152 | 1,982,071 | -661,081 |
| Germany | 1,061,830 | 1,093,731 | +31,901 |
| Netherlands | 515,116 | 291,122 | -223,994 |
| United States | 50,988 | 560,662 | +509,674 |
| France | 282,920 | 115,579 | -167,341 |
| Turkey | 181,232 | 69,904 | -111,328 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 48,165,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,827,512 |
| Other | 1,262,867 |
| Air transport | 469,627 |
| Road transport | 56,168 |
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) | 27,011,196 | 21,154,800 | -5,856,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,213,791 | 10,613,721 | -2,600,070 |
| Other | 942,168 | 320,699 | -621,469 |
| Air transport | 170,877 | 298,750 | +127,873 |
| Road transport | 35,180 | 20,988 | -14,192 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,267,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,791,585 |
| Killingholme | 4,777,094 |
| Holyhead | 4,401,419 |
| Hull | 4,167,932 |
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 | 12,878,626 | 11,389,198 | -1,489,428 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,287,752 | 6,503,833 | -2,783,919 |
| Killingholme | 2,868,170 | 1,908,924 | -959,246 |
| Holyhead | 2,405,732 | 1,995,687 | -410,045 |
| Hull | 3,321,211 | 846,721 | -2,474,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,303,726 | 1,756,088 | -547,638 |
| Purfleet | 2,032,379 | 1,834,072 | -198,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,043,432 | 2,479,987 | +1,436,555 |
| Dover | 1,719,398 | 871,271 | -848,127 |
| Southampton | 689,046 | 654,650 | -34,396 |
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 | 63 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 22 |
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 44 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 107 |
| KILO LIMITED | 100 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 99 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 94 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 91 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 80 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 55 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 645,382 |
| Angola | 585,076 |
| Ireland | 548,665 |
| Turkey | 363,959 |
| Cameroon | 338,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 368,237 | 277,145 | -91,092 |
| Angola | 261,836 | 323,240 | +61,404 |
| Ireland | 316,206 | 232,459 | -83,747 |
| Turkey | 136,730 | 227,229 | +90,499 |
| Cameroon | 145,614 | 192,730 | +47,116 |
| Poland | 123,512 | 164,602 | +41,090 |
| France | 171,102 | 95,384 | -75,718 |
| Netherlands | 127,492 | 86,110 | -41,382 |
| Belgium | 81,744 | 89,485 | +7,741 |
| United Arab Emirates | 79,342 | 65,261 | -14,081 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 64,301 |
| XI | 40,684 |
| China | 28,058 |
| Turkey | 6,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 39,120 | 25,181 | -13,939 |
| XI | 29,519 | 11,165 | -18,354 |
| China | 27,697 | 361 | -27,336 |
| Turkey | 6,849 | 0 | -6,849 |
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) | 2,190,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,762,385 |
| Air transport | 819,129 |
| Other | 177,954 |
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) | 1,072,486 | 1,118,412 | +45,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 993,497 | 768,888 | -224,609 |
| Air transport | 417,960 | 401,169 | -16,791 |
| Other | 115,315 | 62,639 | -52,676 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,450,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 680,960 |
| London | 598,203 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 563,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 442,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 703,561 | 746,910 | +43,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 386,027 | 294,933 | -91,094 |
| London | 298,893 | 299,310 | +417 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 266,964 | 296,632 | +29,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 307,201 | 135,122 | -172,079 |
| 000 | 115,315 | 62,639 | -52,676 |
| Heysham | 65,674 | 78,528 | +12,854 |
| Holyhead | 57,570 | 58,198 | +628 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,658 | 31,465 | -52,193 |
| Felixstowe | 49,667 | 65,347 | +15,680 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291814
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common acid from citrus fruits, used in food, drinks, cleaning products, and cosmetics