Import/export HS code 291821: Salicylic acid and its salts
A compound used in skincare, medicine, and manufacturing
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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 | 1,219,345 |
| France | 611,052 |
| Germany | 267,873 |
| United States | 164,749 |
| Netherlands | 115,157 |
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 | 787,002 | 432,343 | -354,659 |
| France | 516,570 | 94,482 | -422,088 |
| Germany | 170,429 | 97,444 | -72,985 |
| United States | 141,182 | 23,567 | -117,615 |
| Netherlands | 44,488 | 70,669 | +26,181 |
| Poland | 44,101 | 27,374 | -16,727 |
| Czechia | 0 | 47,954 | +47,954 |
| Switzerland | 44,315 | 0 | -44,315 |
| India | 18,930 | 20,374 | +1,444 |
| South Korea | 19,704 | 14,271 | -5,433 |
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 | 1,526,355 |
| France | 751,453 |
| United States | 126,746 |
| Netherlands | 46,685 |
| Germany | 46,296 |
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 | 899,651 | 626,704 | -272,947 |
| France | 649,150 | 102,303 | -546,847 |
| United States | 111,096 | 15,650 | -95,446 |
| Netherlands | 24,187 | 22,498 | -1,689 |
| Germany | 10,211 | 36,085 | +25,874 |
| Switzerland | 44,315 | 0 | -44,315 |
| India | 20,244 | 20,374 | +130 |
| South Korea | 19,704 | 13,271 | -6,433 |
| Poland | 5,721 | 9,604 | +3,883 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11,502 | +11,502 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 1,817,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 619,943 |
| Air transport | 128,448 |
| Road transport | 75,931 |
| Other | 16,128 |
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) | 1,337,902 | 479,137 | -858,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,286 | 309,657 | -629 |
| Air transport | 89,801 | 38,647 | -51,154 |
| Road transport | 44,315 | 31,616 | -12,699 |
| Other | 8,300 | 7,828 | -472 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,246,860 |
| Dover | 478,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 324,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 130,357 |
| ZLC | 75,931 |
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 | 818,749 | 428,111 | -390,638 |
| Dover | 367,477 | 111,028 | -256,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 247,188 | 77,362 | -169,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,107 | 47,250 | -35,857 |
| ZLC | 44,315 | 31,616 | -12,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,278 | 23,966 | -20,312 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,319 | 0 | -54,319 |
| Portsmouth | 13,465 | 24,626 | +11,161 |
| Hull | 19,775 | 11,502 | -8,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,072 | 26,749 | +25,677 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 91,013 |
| Ireland | 55,887 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,414 |
| France | 10,930 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 58,418 | 32,595 | -25,823 |
| Ireland | 22,538 | 33,349 | +10,811 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,414 | 0 | -16,414 |
| France | 8,136 | 2,794 | -5,342 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,293 | 3,623 | +1,330 |
| Italy | 4,261 | 29 | -4,232 |
| Ukraine | 3,798 | 0 | -3,798 |
| Iceland | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Bulgaria | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
| Germany | 1,131 | 0 | -1,131 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 17,501 | 1,336 | -16,165 |
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) | 141,363 |
| Air transport | 28,745 |
| Other | 18,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,124 |
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) | 78,632 | 62,731 | -15,901 |
| Air transport | 22,563 | 6,182 | -16,381 |
| Other | 17,501 | 1,336 | -16,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,793 | 2,331 | -2,462 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,953 |
| Holyhead | 32,133 |
| 000 | 18,837 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,134 |
| Milford | 7,483 |
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 | 66,405 | 32,548 | -33,857 |
| Holyhead | 12,227 | 19,906 | +7,679 |
| 000 | 17,501 | 1,336 | -16,165 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,134 | 0 | -14,134 |
| Milford | 0 | 7,483 | +7,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,149 | 0 | -6,149 |
| ZLC | 0 | 5,103 | +5,103 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,794 | +2,794 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,331 | +2,331 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A compound used in skincare, medicine, and manufacturing