Import/export HS code 29061310: Sterols
Natural substances found in plants and animals, often used in food and health products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,353,845 |
| Netherlands | 913,725 |
| Spain | 900,540 |
| China | 271,397 |
| Germany | 171,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 852,022 | 501,823 | -350,199 |
| Netherlands | 447,885 | 465,840 | +17,955 |
| Spain | 679,502 | 221,038 | -458,464 |
| China | 48,319 | 223,078 | +174,759 |
| Germany | 123,142 | 48,350 | -74,792 |
| Italy | 52,326 | 78,511 | +26,185 |
| France | 39,933 | 57,832 | +17,899 |
| Finland | 57,456 | 0 | -57,456 |
| Belgium | 0 | 24,239 | +24,239 |
| Japan | 0 | 16,011 | +16,011 |
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 | 1,080,205 |
| Spain | 1,014,071 |
| India | 649,497 |
| United States | 439,600 |
| China | 301,883 |
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 | 253,923 | 826,282 | +572,359 |
| Spain | 710,962 | 303,109 | -407,853 |
| India | 647,451 | 2,046 | -645,405 |
| United States | 314,716 | 124,884 | -189,832 |
| China | 68,709 | 233,174 | +164,465 |
| Japan | 71,214 | 40,964 | -30,250 |
| Italy | 45,273 | 65,213 | +19,940 |
| Ireland | 101,889 | 0 | -101,889 |
| United Kingdom | 58,797 | 0 | -58,797 |
| Germany | 0 | 33,796 | +33,796 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,043,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,441,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,477 |
| Other | 107,394 |
| Road transport | 2,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,034,760 | 1,009,032 | -25,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 931,059 | 510,742 | -420,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 234,417 | 149,060 | -85,357 |
| Other | 107,394 | 0 | -107,394 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,562 | +2,562 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 834,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 505,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,032 |
| Portsmouth | 276,615 |
| East Midlands Airport | 272,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 832,670 | 1,704 | -830,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,952 | 315,599 | +125,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,532 | 321,500 | +222,968 |
| Portsmouth | 233,962 | 42,653 | -191,309 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,235 | 252,774 | +233,539 |
| Eurotunnel | 258,396 | 1,130 | -257,266 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,322 | 204,665 | +199,343 |
| Newhaven | 184,202 | 0 | -184,202 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,238 | 120,225 | +74,987 |
| Thamesport | 136,540 | 9,873 | -126,667 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 7,579,360 |
| United States | 201,438 |
| Germany | 42,860 |
| Sweden | 28,160 |
| Spain | 22,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 3,513,295 | 4,066,065 | +552,770 |
| United States | 49,191 | 152,247 | +103,056 |
| Germany | 19,439 | 23,421 | +3,982 |
| Sweden | 1,000 | 27,160 | +26,160 |
| Spain | 22,947 | 0 | -22,947 |
| Israel | 19,256 | 0 | -19,256 |
| Netherlands | 7,559 | 1,144 | -6,415 |
| Ireland | 5,517 | 2,010 | -3,507 |
| Uruguay | 4,623 | 0 | -4,623 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,938 | +1,938 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,831,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,578,869 | 4,252,420 | +673,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,249 | 23,421 | -21,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,709 | 0 | -18,709 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,768,667 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 30,494 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,646 |
| Portsmouth | 22,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,439 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 3,563,825 | 4,204,842 | +641,017 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,334 | 27,160 | +23,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,225 | 23,421 | +19,196 |
| Portsmouth | 22,947 | 0 | -22,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,439 | 0 | -19,439 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,340 | 5,092 | -5,248 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 15,326 | +15,326 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,484 | 0 | -14,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,863 | 0 | -2,863 |
| ZLC | 1,370 | 0 | -1,370 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29061310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural substances found in plants and animals, often used in food and health products