Import/export HS code 29054419: Various sorbitol
Includes sorbitol with higher mannitol content
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 | 240,589 |
| Germany | 175,793 |
| Belgium | 171,393 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,233 |
| United States | 2,407 |
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 | 202,681 | 37,908 | -164,773 |
| Germany | 116,010 | 59,783 | -56,227 |
| Belgium | 111,216 | 60,177 | -51,039 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 35,233 | +35,233 |
| United States | 0 | 2,407 | +2,407 |
| Ireland | 94 | 0 | -94 |
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 | 322,682 |
| France | 275,822 |
| Belgium | 20,091 |
| United States | 2,407 |
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 | 222,813 | 99,869 | -122,944 |
| France | 202,681 | 73,141 | -129,540 |
| Belgium | 0 | 20,091 | +20,091 |
| United States | 0 | 2,407 | +2,407 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 583,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,233 |
| Other | 4,507 |
| Air transport | 2,407 |
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) | 425,494 | 157,868 | -267,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 35,233 | +35,233 |
| Other | 4,507 | 0 | -4,507 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,407 | +2,407 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 279,980 |
| London | 216,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,626 |
| Southampton | 35,233 |
| Harwich | 19,786 |
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 | 242,072 | 37,908 | -204,164 |
| London | 96,503 | 119,960 | +23,457 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,626 | 0 | -47,626 |
| Southampton | 0 | 35,233 | +35,233 |
| Harwich | 19,786 | 0 | -19,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,507 | 0 | -19,507 |
| 000 | 4,507 | 0 | -4,507 |
| 499 | 0 | 2,407 | +2,407 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRIRX SPEKE LTD | 3 |
| ELANCO UK AH LIMITED | 2 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 2 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 1 |
| ACTIVE PHARMA SUPPLIES LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 5,378 |
| Ireland | 4,853 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,152 |
| Germany | 2,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 0 | 5,378 | +5,378 |
| Ireland | 4,853 | 0 | -4,853 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,152 | 0 | -4,152 |
| Germany | 2,698 | 0 | -2,698 |
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 | 4,853 | 0 | -4,853 |
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) | 9,530 |
| Other | 4,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,698 |
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) | 4,152 | 5,378 | +1,226 |
| Other | 4,853 | 0 | -4,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,698 | 0 | -2,698 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,530 |
| 000 | 4,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,152 | 5,378 | +1,226 |
| 000 | 4,853 | 0 | -4,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,698 | 0 | -2,698 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29054419
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes sorbitol with higher mannitol content