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 | 1,348,810 |
| France | 608,525 |
| Germany | 289,497 |
| United States | 164,749 |
| Netherlands | 109,712 |
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 | 885,062 | 463,748 | -421,314 |
| France | 517,481 | 91,044 | -426,437 |
| Germany | 189,770 | 99,727 | -90,043 |
| United States | 129,111 | 35,638 | -93,473 |
| Netherlands | 42,955 | 66,757 | +23,802 |
| Poland | 44,101 | 13,945 | -30,156 |
| Switzerland | 44,315 | 0 | -44,315 |
| India | 18,930 | 20,374 | +1,444 |
| South Korea | 19,704 | 14,271 | -5,433 |
| Belgium | 1,004 | 31,616 | +30,612 |
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 | 1,638,232 |
| France | 752,785 |
| 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 | 997,129 | 641,103 | -356,026 |
| France | 670,774 | 82,011 | -588,763 |
| United States | 99,025 | 27,721 | -71,304 |
| Netherlands | 20,953 | 25,732 | +4,779 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 1,948,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 585,501 |
| Air transport | 145,047 |
| Road transport | 75,931 |
| Other | 17,039 |
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) | 1,440,987 | 507,104 | -933,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 306,470 | 279,031 | -27,439 |
| Air transport | 94,329 | 50,718 | -43,611 |
| Road transport | 44,315 | 31,616 | -12,699 |
| Other | 9,211 | 7,828 | -1,383 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,361,848 |
| Dover | 467,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 317,404 |
| 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 | 900,210 | 461,638 | -438,572 |
| Dover | 387,998 | 79,696 | -308,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 247,188 | 70,216 | -176,972 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,873 | 50,484 | -29,389 |
| ZLC | 44,315 | 31,616 | -12,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,346 | 29,898 | -8,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,319 | 0 | -54,319 |
| Portsmouth | 13,465 | 24,626 | +11,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,290 | 8,155 | -15,135 |
| Hull | 19,775 | 11,502 | -8,273 |
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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 91,013 |
| Ireland | 56,875 |
| Saudi Arabia | 30,884 |
| France | 8,860 |
| 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 | 21,329 | 35,546 | +14,217 |
| Saudi Arabia | 28,604 | 2,280 | -26,324 |
| France | 8,763 | 97 | -8,666 |
| 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 | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
| Ghana | 1,799 | 0 | -1,799 |
| Bulgaria | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
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 | 20,702 |
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 | 18,128 | 2,574 | -15,554 |
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) | 138,569 |
| Air transport | 46,124 |
| Other | 20,702 |
| 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) | 77,492 | 61,077 | -16,415 |
| Air transport | 37,662 | 8,462 | -29,200 |
| Other | 18,128 | 2,574 | -15,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,293 | 4,831 | +2,538 |
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 | 20,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,549 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,134 |
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 | 11,087 | 21,046 | +9,959 |
| 000 | 18,128 | 2,574 | -15,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,269 | 2,280 | -13,989 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,134 | 0 | -14,134 |
| Milford | 0 | 7,483 | +7,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,259 | 0 | -7,259 |
| ZLC | 0 | 5,103 | +5,103 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,500 | +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