Import/export HS code 29054499: Various sorbitol
Includes all other forms of sorbitol
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 | 413,907 |
| Belgium | 257,468 |
| Netherlands | 99,535 |
| China | 49,727 |
| Germany | 9,954 |
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 | 251,608 | 162,299 | -89,309 |
| Belgium | 134,340 | 123,128 | -11,212 |
| Netherlands | 88,892 | 10,643 | -78,249 |
| China | 26,444 | 23,283 | -3,161 |
| Germany | 1,849 | 8,105 | +6,256 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,070 | +2,070 |
| United States | 1,428 | 0 | -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 | 474,758 |
| Belgium | 135,299 |
| United States | 88,793 |
| Germany | 74,522 |
| China | 55,771 |
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 | 251,525 | 223,233 | -28,292 |
| Belgium | 89,900 | 45,399 | -44,501 |
| United States | 88,793 | 0 | -88,793 |
| Germany | 46,050 | 28,472 | -17,578 |
| China | 28,293 | 27,478 | -815 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 665,301 |
| Air transport | 112,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,300 |
| Road transport | 9,954 |
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) | 382,783 | 282,518 | -100,265 |
| Air transport | 80,645 | 31,889 | -48,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,284 | 7,016 | -32,268 |
| Road transport | 1,849 | 8,105 | +6,256 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 344,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 144,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 65,981 |
| Birmingham Airport | 57,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,186 |
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 | 189,139 | 155,387 | -33,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,766 | 89,429 | +34,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,352 | 20,629 | -24,723 |
| Birmingham Airport | 57,890 | 0 | -57,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,186 | 0 | -49,186 |
| Killingholme | 29,632 | 16,037 | -13,595 |
| Thamesport | 29,475 | 2,070 | -27,405 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,172 | 23,164 | +19,992 |
| Felixstowe | 10,714 | 4,946 | -5,768 |
| Hull | 12,483 | 0 | -12,483 |
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 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
|
Human health activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 9,995 |
| Sweden | 9,276 |
| Spain | 3,281 |
| United States | 2,393 |
| Germany | 1,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 9,995 | +9,995 |
| Sweden | 2,752 | 6,524 | +3,772 |
| Spain | 1,341 | 1,940 | +599 |
| United States | 2,393 | 0 | -2,393 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,446 | +1,446 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,995 |
| Air transport | 9,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,402 |
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) | 0 | 9,995 | +9,995 |
| Air transport | 5,238 | 3,881 | -1,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,373 | 6,029 | +3,656 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 9,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,121 |
| ZLC | 3,881 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,281 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 9,995 | +9,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,032 | 4,089 | +3,057 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,881 | +3,881 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,341 | 1,940 | +599 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,845 | 0 | -2,845 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,393 | 0 | -2,393 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29054499
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other forms of sorbitol