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 | 69,856,759 |
| Netherlands | 27,121,823 |
| Belgium | 4,690,942 |
| France | 1,915,575 |
| 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 | 33,666,690 | 36,190,069 | +2,523,379 |
| Netherlands | 13,156,092 | 13,965,731 | +809,639 |
| Belgium | 1,809,675 | 2,881,267 | +1,071,592 |
| France | 806,436 | 1,109,139 | +302,703 |
| Indonesia | 821,681 | 421,836 | -399,845 |
| Malaysia | 463,126 | 462,164 | -962 |
| Latvia | 492,813 | 415,778 | -77,035 |
| Switzerland | 405,022 | 293,944 | -111,078 |
| Ireland | 365,500 | 273,639 | -91,861 |
| Czechia | 211,855 | 223,334 | +11,479 |
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 | 57,271,969 |
| Netherlands | 32,570,341 |
| Indonesia | 5,381,352 |
| Malaysia | 3,918,032 |
| Belgium | 3,519,875 |
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 | 27,991,163 | 29,280,806 | +1,289,643 |
| Netherlands | 15,419,925 | 17,150,416 | +1,730,491 |
| Indonesia | 2,893,792 | 2,487,560 | -406,232 |
| Malaysia | 2,311,870 | 1,606,162 | -705,708 |
| Belgium | 943,046 | 2,576,829 | +1,633,783 |
| France | 526,594 | 797,502 | +270,908 |
| United States | 706,619 | 416,805 | -289,814 |
| Latvia | 508,781 | 415,778 | -93,003 |
| Turkey | 85,261 | 347,268 | +262,007 |
| Spain | 130,831 | 287,795 | +156,964 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| 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) | 55,998,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,186,769 |
| Other | 1,951,832 |
| Air transport | 1,111,469 |
| Road transport | 207,830 |
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) | 26,890,142 | 29,108,096 | +2,217,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,456,223 | 26,730,546 | +2,274,323 |
| Other | 881,401 | 1,070,431 | +189,030 |
| Air transport | 843,503 | 267,966 | -575,537 |
| Road transport | 108,696 | 99,134 | -9,562 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 48,852,033 |
| Hull | 19,527,800 |
| London | 13,184,219 |
| Dover | 9,329,085 |
| Felixstowe | 2,707,876 |
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 | 22,508,768 | 26,343,265 | +3,834,497 |
| Hull | 10,341,909 | 9,185,891 | -1,156,018 |
| London | 6,370,796 | 6,813,423 | +442,627 |
| Dover | 4,068,379 | 5,260,706 | +1,192,327 |
| Felixstowe | 1,008,831 | 1,699,045 | +690,214 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,111,832 | 1,491,573 | +379,741 |
| Eurotunnel | 749,049 | 1,456,682 | +707,633 |
| Purfleet | 1,705,223 | 273,333 | -1,431,890 |
| 000 | 881,401 | 1,070,431 | +189,030 |
| Southampton | 749,712 | 797,589 | +47,877 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 110 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 85 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 66 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 62 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 62 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 52 |
| FAYRE OAKS LIMITED | 51 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 51 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 49 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 1,944,999 |
| Indonesia | 471,982 |
| Netherlands | 195,154 |
| Belgium | 166,891 |
| Germany | 165,350 |
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 | 884,804 | 1,060,195 | +175,391 |
| Indonesia | 272,762 | 199,220 | -73,542 |
| Netherlands | 121,035 | 74,119 | -46,916 |
| Belgium | 114,805 | 52,086 | -62,719 |
| Germany | 77,448 | 87,902 | +10,454 |
| Spain | 31,092 | 84,592 | +53,500 |
| Turkey | 71,384 | 26,642 | -44,742 |
| Mexico | 39,218 | 45,723 | +6,505 |
| Canada | 27,846 | 34,018 | +6,172 |
| United States | 38,958 | 20,956 | -18,002 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 220,663 |
| XI | 219,752 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 179,843 | 40,820 | -139,023 |
| XI | 83,957 | 135,795 | +51,838 |
| Austria | 8,767 | 52,650 | +43,883 |
| 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) | 2,100,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,070,741 |
| Other | 517,313 |
| Air transport | 178,679 |
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) | 1,084,575 | 1,015,463 | -69,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,058 | 614,683 | +158,625 |
| Other | 275,002 | 242,311 | -32,691 |
| Air transport | 81,882 | 96,797 | +14,915 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 850,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 535,211 |
| 000 | 517,313 |
| Belfast Port | 465,205 |
| Heysham | 409,053 |
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 | 412,175 | 438,645 | +26,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,059 | 263,152 | -8,907 |
| 000 | 275,002 | 242,311 | -32,691 |
| Belfast Port | 268,071 | 197,134 | -70,937 |
| Heysham | 191,367 | 217,686 | +26,319 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,880 | 83,653 | -28,227 |
| Holyhead | 37,309 | 155,634 | +118,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,734 | 39,992 | -38,742 |
| Felixstowe | 50,167 | 50,773 | +606 |
| Southampton | 6,844 | 69,939 | +63,095 |
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