Import/export HS code 29054499: Various sorbitol
Includes all other forms of sorbitol
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 279,900 |
| Belgium | 251,679 |
| Netherlands | 101,061 |
| China | 48,872 |
| Germany | 6,249 |
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 | 103,030 | 176,870 | +73,840 |
| Belgium | 128,594 | 123,085 | -5,509 |
| Netherlands | 59,975 | 41,086 | -18,889 |
| China | 22,376 | 26,496 | +4,120 |
| Germany | 1,849 | 4,400 | +2,551 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,070 | +2,070 |
| United States | 0 | 1,428 | +1,428 |
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 | 316,557 |
| Belgium | 126,529 |
| Germany | 103,223 |
| United States | 88,793 |
| China | 51,211 |
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 | 102,668 | 213,889 | +111,221 |
| Belgium | 56,636 | 69,893 | +13,257 |
| Germany | 73,846 | 29,377 | -44,469 |
| United States | 58,449 | 30,344 | -28,105 |
| China | 24,225 | 26,986 | +2,761 |
| India | 0 | 4,946 | +4,946 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 531,858 |
| Air transport | 106,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,300 |
| Road transport | 6,249 |
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) | 228,458 | 303,400 | +74,942 |
| Air transport | 46,233 | 60,619 | +14,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,284 | 7,016 | -32,268 |
| Road transport | 1,849 | 4,400 | +2,551 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 227,098 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,887 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,507 |
| Birmingham Airport | 57,890 |
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 | 90,449 | 136,649 | +46,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 93,353 | +93,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,623 | 33,264 | -11,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,351 | 22,156 | -23,195 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,974 | 28,916 | -58 |
| Killingholme | 29,632 | 16,037 | -13,595 |
| Thamesport | 29,475 | 2,070 | -27,405 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,443 | 15,369 | +11,926 |
| Hull | 17,083 | 0 | -17,083 |
| Felixstowe | 9,809 | 5,851 | -3,958 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 29,879 |
| Sweden | 6,841 |
| Canada | 3,705 |
| United States | 3,682 |
| Spain | 3,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 29,879 | 0 | -29,879 |
| Sweden | 1,720 | 5,121 | +3,401 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,705 | +3,705 |
| United States | 1,289 | 2,393 | +1,104 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,281 | +3,281 |
| Finland | 1,125 | 0 | -1,125 |
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) | 38,281 |
| Air transport | 6,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,705 |
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) | 29,879 | 8,402 | -21,477 |
| Air transport | 4,134 | 2,393 | -1,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,705 | +3,705 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,845 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,393 |
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 | 29,879 | 3,281 | -26,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,121 | +5,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 3,705 | +3,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,845 | 0 | -2,845 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,393 | +2,393 |
| ZLC | 1,289 | 0 | -1,289 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29054499
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other forms of sorbitol