Import/export HS code 290545: Glycerol
A common chemical used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
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.
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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 | 69,642,668 |
| Netherlands | 27,388,277 |
| Belgium | 4,820,972 |
| France | 1,920,487 |
| Indonesia | 1,243,517 |
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 | 33,270,557 | 36,372,111 | +3,101,554 |
| Netherlands | 13,395,766 | 13,992,511 | +596,745 |
| Belgium | 1,818,666 | 3,002,306 | +1,183,640 |
| France | 874,872 | 1,045,615 | +170,743 |
| Indonesia | 875,812 | 367,705 | -508,107 |
| Latvia | 524,302 | 485,558 | -38,744 |
| Malaysia | 402,394 | 447,996 | +45,602 |
| Switzerland | 406,286 | 288,761 | -117,525 |
| Ireland | 386,594 | 263,589 | -123,005 |
| Turkey | 85,261 | 415,122 | +329,861 |
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 | 56,894,092 |
| Netherlands | 33,103,076 |
| Indonesia | 5,283,267 |
| Malaysia | 3,728,100 |
| Belgium | 3,575,456 |
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 | 27,223,942 | 29,670,150 | +2,446,208 |
| Netherlands | 15,857,381 | 17,245,695 | +1,388,314 |
| Indonesia | 3,029,035 | 2,254,232 | -774,803 |
| Malaysia | 2,284,753 | 1,443,347 | -841,406 |
| Belgium | 999,921 | 2,575,535 | +1,575,614 |
| France | 647,907 | 706,076 | +58,169 |
| United States | 697,325 | 347,975 | -349,350 |
| Latvia | 540,270 | 485,558 | -54,712 |
| Turkey | 85,261 | 415,122 | +329,861 |
| Spain | 138,036 | 297,250 | +159,214 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Merseyside | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,563,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,328,086 |
| Other | 2,056,429 |
| Air transport | 564,604 |
| Road transport | 205,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,233,012 | 29,330,283 | +2,097,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,702,397 | 26,625,689 | +1,923,292 |
| Other | 851,016 | 1,205,413 | +354,397 |
| Air transport | 312,714 | 251,890 | -60,824 |
| Road transport | 111,048 | 94,278 | -16,770 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 49,111,349 |
| Hull | 19,474,364 |
| London | 13,447,662 |
| Dover | 9,399,699 |
| Felixstowe | 2,807,636 |
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 | 23,035,758 | 26,075,591 | +3,039,833 |
| Hull | 10,165,264 | 9,309,100 | -856,164 |
| London | 6,495,734 | 6,951,928 | +456,194 |
| Dover | 4,048,628 | 5,351,071 | +1,302,443 |
| Felixstowe | 943,346 | 1,864,290 | +920,944 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,125,990 | 1,517,096 | +391,106 |
| Eurotunnel | 729,403 | 1,546,347 | +816,944 |
| 000 | 851,016 | 1,205,413 | +354,397 |
| Purfleet | 1,680,164 | 272,601 | -1,407,563 |
| Southampton | 825,311 | 735,739 | -89,572 |
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
|
48 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
31 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 38 |
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 111 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 85 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 66 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 63 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 63 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 54 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 53 |
| FAYRE OAKS LIMITED | 52 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 51 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,890,162 |
| Indonesia | 471,982 |
| Netherlands | 197,285 |
| Belgium | 168,503 |
| Germany | 165,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 885,006 | 1,005,156 | +120,150 |
| Indonesia | 272,762 | 199,220 | -73,542 |
| Netherlands | 107,509 | 89,776 | -17,733 |
| Belgium | 115,555 | 52,948 | -62,607 |
| Germany | 78,295 | 87,321 | +9,026 |
| Spain | 35,093 | 89,738 | +54,645 |
| Turkey | 58,444 | 39,597 | -18,847 |
| Mexico | 42,051 | 33,063 | -8,988 |
| Canada | 26,800 | 37,131 | +10,331 |
| United States | 39,973 | 19,941 | -20,032 |
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 | 225,518 |
| Germany | 207,234 |
| Austria | 61,417 |
| Indonesia | 9,832 |
| Ireland | 3,597 |
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 | 87,606 | 137,912 | +50,306 |
| Germany | 183,865 | 23,369 | -160,496 |
| Austria | 19,656 | 41,761 | +22,105 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 9,832 | +9,832 |
| Ireland | 639 | 2,958 | +2,319 |
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) | 2,057,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,056,198 |
| Other | 509,287 |
| Air transport | 173,670 |
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) | 1,033,027 | 1,024,923 | -8,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 462,677 | 593,521 | +130,844 |
| Other | 293,184 | 216,103 | -77,081 |
| Air transport | 74,199 | 99,471 | +25,272 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 815,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 561,985 |
| 000 | 509,287 |
| Belfast Port | 465,205 |
| Heysham | 397,447 |
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 | 385,699 | 429,975 | +44,276 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,536 | 292,449 | +22,913 |
| 000 | 293,184 | 216,103 | -77,081 |
| Belfast Port | 268,071 | 197,134 | -70,937 |
| Heysham | 203,183 | 194,264 | -8,919 |
| Holyhead | 35,427 | 157,457 | +122,030 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,198 | 82,554 | -15,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,054 | 39,992 | -35,062 |
| Felixstowe | 55,708 | 46,509 | -9,199 |
| Southampton | 19,504 | 60,987 | +41,483 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290545
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common chemical used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals