Import/export HS code 290543: Mannitol
A sugar alcohol used in food and medicine
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,421,624 |
| Netherlands | 572,136 |
| Belgium | 286,002 |
| Ireland | 115,746 |
| Germany | 98,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,182,317 | 6,239,307 | -3,943,010 |
| Netherlands | 428,972 | 143,164 | -285,808 |
| Belgium | 229,977 | 56,025 | -173,952 |
| Ireland | 59,115 | 56,631 | -2,484 |
| Germany | 76,105 | 22,060 | -54,045 |
| China | 55,760 | 16,109 | -39,651 |
| Poland | 34,915 | 7,017 | -27,898 |
| United States | 25,254 | 9,537 | -15,717 |
| Switzerland | 5,222 | 20,859 | +15,637 |
| Spain | 9,561 | 0 | -9,561 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,015,174 |
| Italy | 183,891 |
| China | 125,518 |
| Germany | 65,400 |
| United States | 54,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,684,847 | 6,330,327 | -4,354,520 |
| Italy | 153,679 | 30,212 | -123,467 |
| China | 86,230 | 39,288 | -46,942 |
| Germany | 40,205 | 25,195 | -15,010 |
| United States | 41,896 | 12,264 | -29,632 |
| Poland | 2,043 | 3,846 | +1,803 |
| India | 0 | 3,075 | +3,075 |
| Switzerland | 2,383 | 0 | -2,383 |
| Netherlands | 1,147 | 0 | -1,147 |
| Japan | 969 | 0 | -969 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,307,847 |
| Other | 232,091 |
| Air transport | 99,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,260 |
| Road transport | 2,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,895,088 | 6,412,759 | -4,482,329 |
| Other | 100,759 | 131,332 | +30,573 |
| Air transport | 90,109 | 9,551 | -80,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,363 | 21,897 | -3,466 |
| Road transport | 2,839 | 0 | -2,839 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,786,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 569,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 507,526 |
| 000 | 232,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 9,569,849 | 6,216,948 | -3,352,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 446,438 | 123,239 | -323,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 478,356 | 29,170 | -449,186 |
| 000 | 100,759 | 131,332 | +30,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,968 | 3,846 | -162,122 |
| London | 121,383 | 45,777 | -75,606 |
| Felixstowe | 101,198 | 14,115 | -87,083 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,330 | 3,510 | -52,820 |
| Killingholme | 26,288 | 0 | -26,288 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 22,359 | 0 | -22,359 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
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 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 163,662 |
| United States | 89,748 |
| Ireland | 31,751 |
| Japan | 10,061 |
| Canada | 8,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 0 | 163,662 | +163,662 |
| United States | 85,547 | 4,201 | -81,346 |
| Ireland | 26,786 | 4,965 | -21,821 |
| Japan | 4,313 | 5,748 | +1,435 |
| Canada | 5,960 | 2,175 | -3,785 |
| India | 1,499 | 878 | -621 |
| Netherlands | 1,388 | 938 | -450 |
| France | 0 | 1,687 | +1,687 |
| Belgium | 1,145 | 0 | -1,145 |
| South Korea | 1,103 | 0 | -1,103 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 28,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 25,266 | 2,788 | -22,478 |
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) | 172,517 |
| Air transport | 112,401 |
| Other | 28,054 |
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) | 4,053 | 168,464 | +164,411 |
| Air transport | 98,422 | 13,979 | -84,443 |
| Other | 25,266 | 2,788 | -22,478 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,502 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,621 |
| 000 | 28,054 |
| Holyhead | 3,697 |
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 | 1,388 | 165,349 | +163,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,935 | 10,567 | -57,368 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,384 | 1,237 | -28,147 |
| 000 | 25,266 | 2,788 | -22,478 |
| Holyhead | 1,520 | 2,177 | +657 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,175 | +2,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,145 | 0 | -1,145 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,103 | 0 | -1,103 |
| Dover | 0 | 938 | +938 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290543
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sugar alcohol used in food and medicine