Import/export HS code 29054411: Sorbitol with low mannitol content
Sorbitol containing 2% or less mannitol
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 4,387,987 |
| Belgium | 1,127,242 |
| Germany | 324,600 |
| China | 102,456 |
| Netherlands | 79,338 |
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 | 2,288,688 | 2,099,299 | -189,389 |
| Belgium | 625,938 | 501,304 | -124,634 |
| Germany | 235,865 | 88,735 | -147,130 |
| China | 90,106 | 12,350 | -77,756 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 79,338 | +79,338 |
| India | 29,366 | 47,029 | +17,663 |
| Turkey | 35,568 | 0 | -35,568 |
| Ireland | 0 | 29,768 | +29,768 |
| Czechia | 3,631 | 5,510 | +1,879 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 2,752 | +2,752 |
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 | 4,367,459 |
| Germany | 912,857 |
| Belgium | 621,126 |
| China | 102,456 |
| India | 76,395 |
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 | 2,267,018 | 2,100,441 | -166,577 |
| Germany | 366,370 | 546,487 | +180,117 |
| Belgium | 518,765 | 102,361 | -416,404 |
| China | 90,106 | 12,350 | -77,756 |
| India | 29,366 | 47,029 | +17,663 |
| Turkey | 35,568 | 0 | -35,568 |
| Ireland | 0 | 29,768 | +29,768 |
| Italy | 0 | 19,387 | +19,387 |
| Czechia | 3,631 | 5,510 | +1,879 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 2,752 | +2,752 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 4,237,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,910,827 |
| Air transport | 28,798 |
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) | 1,981,523 | 2,255,761 | +274,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,316,784 | 594,043 | -722,741 |
| Air transport | 12,517 | 16,281 | +3,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,215,766 |
| Dover | 1,109,175 |
| London | 270,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,547 |
| Felixstowe | 107,599 |
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 | 2,049,919 | 2,165,847 | +115,928 |
| Dover | 620,301 | 488,874 | -131,427 |
| London | 235,137 | 35,360 | -199,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,532 | 3,015 | -137,517 |
| Felixstowe | 74,647 | 32,952 | -41,695 |
| Hull | 38,072 | 41,626 | +3,554 |
| Southampton | 54,634 | 12,350 | -42,284 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,366 | 22,802 | -6,564 |
| Killingholme | 51,054 | 0 | -51,054 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 29,768 | +29,768 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEPHENSON GROUP LTD | 39 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 23 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 16 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 16 |
| CULTECH LTD | 14 |
| CORCORAN CHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 4 |
| MASTER BUILDERS SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| FAGRON UK LTD | 2 |
| HECTIC LIFESTYLES LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 34,229 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,655 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,644 |
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 | 0 | 34,229 | +34,229 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,655 | 0 | -10,655 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 2,644 | +2,644 |
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) | 34,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,979 |
| Air transport | 5,320 |
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) | 0 | 34,229 | +34,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,979 | 0 | -7,979 |
| Air transport | 2,676 | 2,644 | -32 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,320 |
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 | 0 | 34,229 | +34,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,979 | 0 | -7,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,676 | 2,644 | -32 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29054411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sorbitol containing 2% or less mannitol