Import/export HS code 291823: Various salicylic acid esters
Esters of salicylic acid, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,111,309 |
| Belgium | 1,845,248 |
| France | 1,433,656 |
| Mexico | 1,289,538 |
| Japan | 976,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,811,586 | 1,299,723 | -511,863 |
| Belgium | 1,330,427 | 514,821 | -815,606 |
| France | 752,090 | 681,566 | -70,524 |
| Mexico | 965,462 | 324,076 | -641,386 |
| Japan | 452,852 | 523,389 | +70,537 |
| China | 652,800 | 280,953 | -371,847 |
| Netherlands | 608,619 | 173,264 | -435,355 |
| Germany | 564,734 | 100,624 | -464,110 |
| Spain | 268,777 | 244,020 | -24,757 |
| United States | 219,345 | 240,457 | +21,112 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,261,152 |
| France | 2,789,988 |
| Mexico | 2,114,259 |
| China | 1,982,115 |
| Japan | 1,494,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,911,086 | 1,350,066 | -561,020 |
| France | 1,822,795 | 967,193 | -855,602 |
| Mexico | 1,339,763 | 774,496 | -565,267 |
| China | 1,380,605 | 601,510 | -779,095 |
| Japan | 926,453 | 568,068 | -358,385 |
| United States | 175,194 | 122,870 | -52,324 |
| Switzerland | 157,990 | 77,494 | -80,496 |
| Spain | 81,946 | 80,745 | -1,201 |
| Malaysia | 72,373 | 0 | -72,373 |
| Indonesia | 43,672 | 0 | -43,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 9,592,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,519,960 |
| Other | 210,831 |
| Air transport | 159,776 |
| Road transport | 53,441 |
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) | 6,166,983 | 3,425,566 | -2,741,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,501,747 | 1,018,213 | -483,534 |
| Other | 170,102 | 40,729 | -129,373 |
| Air transport | 94,230 | 65,546 | -28,684 |
| Road transport | 38,902 | 14,539 | -24,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,200,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,057,969 |
| Hull | 2,007,705 |
| Southampton | 1,615,459 |
| Dover | 1,487,477 |
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 | 1,290,362 | 910,030 | -380,332 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,614,965 | 443,004 | -1,171,961 |
| Hull | 1,420,079 | 587,626 | -832,453 |
| Southampton | 950,108 | 665,351 | -284,757 |
| Dover | 820,946 | 666,531 | -154,415 |
| Liverpool Docks | 498,886 | 515,959 | +17,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 506,027 | 151,967 | -354,060 |
| Thamesport | 238,690 | 210,184 | -28,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,700 | 124,905 | -108,795 |
| 000 | 170,102 | 40,729 | -129,373 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 117 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 97 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 86 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 80 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 46 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 38 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 35 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,610,929 |
| United States | 3,141,632 |
| Switzerland | 2,733,182 |
| Spain | 1,643,972 |
| France | 1,522,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,727,995 | 1,882,934 | -3,845,061 |
| United States | 808,323 | 2,333,309 | +1,524,986 |
| Switzerland | 1,611,695 | 1,121,487 | -490,208 |
| Spain | 1,134,061 | 509,911 | -624,150 |
| France | 707,354 | 815,379 | +108,025 |
| Brazil | 470,925 | 384,370 | -86,555 |
| Turkey | 231,500 | 272,065 | +40,565 |
| Indonesia | 347,104 | 48,534 | -298,570 |
| Germany | 129,880 | 115,282 | -14,598 |
| Italy | 116,074 | 79,219 | -36,855 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 5 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 10,679,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,928,616 |
| Air transport | 26,849 |
| Other | 5 |
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) | 5,690,457 | 4,989,435 | -701,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,106,302 | 2,822,314 | -3,283,988 |
| Air transport | 14,563 | 12,286 | -2,277 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | -5 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,834,892 |
| Felixstowe | 4,395,300 |
| Hull | 2,704,672 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,513,897 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,312,070 |
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 | 3,194,641 | 1,640,251 | -1,554,390 |
| Felixstowe | 3,065,490 | 1,329,810 | -1,735,680 |
| Hull | 1,564,911 | 1,139,761 | -425,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,739,971 | 773,926 | -966,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 727,261 | 1,584,809 | +857,548 |
| Southampton | 524,168 | 958,592 | +434,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 686,392 | 288,070 | -398,322 |
| Dover | 186,688 | 43,151 | -143,537 |
| London | 68,766 | 1,470 | -67,296 |
| Harwich | 9,928 | 51,909 | +41,981 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291823
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Esters of salicylic acid, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics