Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291560)
Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291560) has 1,635 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters is OQ CHEMICALS CORP, with 195 shipments, followed by PERSTORP POLYOLS INC and RINCHEM COMPANY INC. The leading supplier is OQ CHEMICALS GMBH, with 521 shipments, followed by PERSTORP OXO AB and SYMRISE S DE RL DE CV. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291560), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is OQ CHEMICALS GMBH → OQ CHEMICALS CORP with 191 shipments, followed by PERSTORP OXO AB → PERSTORP POLYOLS INC (144) and OQ CHEMICALS GMBH → RINCHEM COMPANY INC (142).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| OQ CHEMICALS CORP | 195 |
| PERSTORP POLYOLS INC | 190 |
| RINCHEM COMPANY INC | 142 |
| SYMRISE AG | 112 |
| SHELL ROCK ISOFERM ZINPRO CORP | 106 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| OQ CHEMICALS GMBH | 521 |
| PERSTORP OXO AB | 206 |
| SYMRISE S DE RL DE CV | 80 |
| SYMRISE S DE R L DE C V | 75 |
| TOYO GOSEI CO LTD | 69 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 326 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 245 |
| NETHERLANDS | 168 |
| CHINA | 159 |
| MEXICO | 146 |
| SWEDEN | 136 |
| JAPAN | 83 |
| INDIA | 74 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 58 |
| ITALY | 43 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 655 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 291 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 251 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 109 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 99 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 78 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 49 |
| MIAMI, FL | 28 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 23 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 16 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291560 — Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters
Who imports Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291560)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters include OQ CHEMICALS CORP, PERSTORP POLYOLS INC, RINCHEM COMPANY INC, SYMRISE AG, and SHELL ROCK ISOFERM ZINPRO CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters?
OQ CHEMICALS CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291560), with 195 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters?
Leading suppliers shipping Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291560) to the U.S. include OQ CHEMICALS GMBH, PERSTORP OXO AB, SYMRISE S DE RL DE CV, SYMRISE S DE R L DE C V, and TOYO GOSEI CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters are there?
ImportDoor has 1,635 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291560, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.
Where is Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters imported from?
Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, and NETHERLANDS.
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