Import/export HS code 290544: Sorbitol (D-glucitol)
A sugar alcohol used in food 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,843,578 |
| France | 16,210,384 |
| Belgium | 3,500,010 |
| China | 1,757,313 |
| Netherlands | 1,006,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,376,059 | 9,467,519 | +91,460 |
| France | 9,237,814 | 6,972,570 | -2,265,244 |
| Belgium | 1,930,034 | 1,569,976 | -360,058 |
| China | 553,046 | 1,204,267 | +651,221 |
| Netherlands | 687,229 | 318,904 | -368,325 |
| Turkey | 178,776 | 17,784 | -160,992 |
| United States | 58,424 | 106,700 | +48,276 |
| Switzerland | 90,046 | 58,228 | -31,818 |
| India | 29,366 | 24,227 | -5,139 |
| Poland | 47,703 | 4,060 | -43,643 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,075,338 |
| France | 16,631,041 |
| China | 1,754,267 |
| Belgium | 949,612 |
| United States | 241,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,036,098 | 11,039,240 | +3,142 |
| France | 9,482,027 | 7,149,014 | -2,333,013 |
| China | 542,607 | 1,211,660 | +669,053 |
| Belgium | 761,872 | 187,740 | -574,132 |
| United States | 113,945 | 127,330 | +13,385 |
| Turkey | 178,776 | 17,784 | -160,992 |
| India | 49,454 | 29,173 | -20,281 |
| Czechia | 3,631 | 2,112 | -1,519 |
| Italy | 2,797 | 0 | -2,797 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,225 | +2,225 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 37,471,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,015,723 |
| Air transport | 301,681 |
| Road transport | 151,087 |
| Other | 40,821 |
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) | 19,922,059 | 17,548,960 | -2,373,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,023,088 | 1,992,635 | -30,453 |
| Air transport | 136,190 | 165,491 | +29,301 |
| Road transport | 91,895 | 59,192 | -32,703 |
| Other | 23,355 | 17,466 | -5,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,310,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,483,832 |
| Dover | 4,671,437 |
| Hull | 4,355,570 |
| Killingholme | 1,975,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,843,525 | 7,467,005 | -376,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,764,092 | 4,719,740 | -2,044,352 |
| Dover | 2,596,949 | 2,074,488 | -522,461 |
| Hull | 2,589,521 | 1,766,049 | -823,472 |
| Killingholme | 387,531 | 1,587,906 | +1,200,375 |
| Felixstowe | 743,575 | 599,996 | -143,579 |
| Southampton | 131,763 | 719,795 | +588,032 |
| London | 494,674 | 206,697 | -287,977 |
| Eurotunnel | 181,277 | 167,725 | -13,552 |
| Harwich | 77,859 | 173,807 | +95,948 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 304,575 |
| Ireland | 193,923 |
| Malaysia | 90,106 |
| France | 55,194 |
| Italy | 29,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 262,303 | 42,272 | -220,031 |
| Ireland | 110,169 | 83,754 | -26,415 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 90,106 | +90,106 |
| France | 55,194 | 0 | -55,194 |
| Italy | 29,879 | 0 | -29,879 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,655 | 0 | -10,655 |
| Sweden | 1,720 | 5,121 | +3,401 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,152 | 2,644 | -1,508 |
| Canada | 2,616 | 3,705 | +1,089 |
| Ghana | 0 | 5,378 | +5,378 |
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 | 4,853 |
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 | 2,644 | 2,209 | -435 |
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) | 587,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,320 |
| Air transport | 18,460 |
| Other | 4,853 |
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) | 454,901 | 132,219 | -322,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,131 | 99,189 | +87,058 |
| Air transport | 10,806 | 7,654 | -3,152 |
| Other | 2,644 | 2,209 | -435 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,694 |
| Holyhead | 177,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,782 |
| Southampton | 45,053 |
| Felixstowe | 45,053 |
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 | 192,715 | 5,979 | -186,736 |
| Holyhead | 96,173 | 81,545 | -14,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 154,661 | 5,121 | -149,540 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 45,053 | +45,053 |
| Southampton | 0 | 45,053 | +45,053 |
| Hull | 0 | 39,574 | +39,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,131 | 5,378 | -6,753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,399 | 3,705 | -4,694 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,845 | 2,617 | -228 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,676 | 2,644 | -32 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290544
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sugar alcohol used in food and cosmetics