Import/export HS code 291570: Palmitic and stearic acids
Chemicals used in soaps, cosmetics, and food 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,801,317 |
| Germany | 6,098,905 |
| Belgium | 4,196,091 |
| Malaysia | 3,653,949 |
| United States | 2,453,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,724,026 | 4,077,291 | +353,265 |
| Germany | 3,399,964 | 2,698,941 | -701,023 |
| Belgium | 921,705 | 3,274,386 | +2,352,681 |
| Malaysia | 2,416,194 | 1,237,755 | -1,178,439 |
| United States | 1,185,960 | 1,267,528 | +81,568 |
| Italy | 1,457,195 | 563,241 | -893,954 |
| Indonesia | 653,053 | 618,987 | -34,066 |
| Spain | 801,811 | 386,944 | -414,867 |
| Sweden | 1,043,656 | 91,179 | -952,477 |
| France | 586,556 | 454,416 | -132,140 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 10,643,258 |
| Germany | 5,127,498 |
| United States | 2,954,887 |
| Belgium | 2,646,567 |
| Italy | 2,488,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 5,851,998 | 4,791,260 | -1,060,738 |
| Germany | 2,698,123 | 2,429,375 | -268,748 |
| United States | 1,408,500 | 1,546,387 | +137,887 |
| Belgium | 338,950 | 2,307,617 | +1,968,667 |
| Italy | 1,732,262 | 755,842 | -976,420 |
| Indonesia | 1,213,322 | 872,972 | -340,350 |
| Sweden | 1,043,656 | 124,791 | -918,865 |
| India | 609,250 | 492,434 | -116,816 |
| Spain | 534,029 | 392,924 | -141,105 |
| China | 339,712 | 332,306 | -7,406 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Merseyside | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 16,440,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,229,264 |
| Other | 5,313,913 |
| Air transport | 436,018 |
| Road transport | 143,962 |
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) | 8,993,500 | 7,446,592 | -1,546,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,619,803 | 4,609,461 | -2,010,342 |
| Other | 1,736,402 | 3,577,511 | +1,841,109 |
| Air transport | 204,888 | 231,130 | +26,242 |
| Road transport | 0 | 143,962 | +143,962 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,761,607 |
| 000 | 5,313,913 |
| London | 3,910,265 |
| Southampton | 3,042,080 |
| Felixstowe | 2,704,133 |
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 | 4,505,150 | 3,256,457 | -1,248,693 |
| 000 | 1,736,402 | 3,577,511 | +1,841,109 |
| London | 1,999,902 | 1,910,363 | -89,539 |
| Southampton | 1,313,990 | 1,728,090 | +414,100 |
| Felixstowe | 1,746,876 | 957,257 | -789,619 |
| Dover | 1,037,233 | 917,273 | -119,960 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,182,082 | 575,940 | -606,142 |
| Hull | 1,045,497 | 703,494 | -342,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 782,684 | 471,924 | -310,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 473,942 | 669,286 | +195,344 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
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+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 1,923,306 |
| Belgium | 1,236,533 |
| Turkey | 1,071,629 |
| Italy | 776,728 |
| Sweden | 741,897 |
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 | 995,612 | 927,694 | -67,918 |
| Belgium | 835,778 | 400,755 | -435,023 |
| Turkey | 577,241 | 494,388 | -82,853 |
| Italy | 714,821 | 61,907 | -652,914 |
| Sweden | 593,780 | 148,117 | -445,663 |
| Saudi Arabia | 265,573 | 388,668 | +123,095 |
| Egypt | 413,055 | 130,223 | -282,832 |
| Denmark | 366,790 | 166,906 | -199,884 |
| France | 290,508 | 231,205 | -59,303 |
| Germany | 294,898 | 197,403 | -97,495 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 726,689 |
| XI | 97,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 300,635 | 426,054 | +125,419 |
| XI | 43,930 | 53,332 | +9,402 |
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) | 6,614,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,417,493 |
| Air transport | 1,400,922 |
| Other | 823,951 |
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) | 4,353,798 | 2,260,990 | -2,092,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,404,602 | 1,012,891 | -391,711 |
| Air transport | 765,523 | 635,399 | -130,124 |
| Other | 344,565 | 479,386 | +134,821 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,638,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,764,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,357,808 |
| London Gateway Port | 883,715 |
| 000 | 823,951 |
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 | 2,341,777 | 1,297,172 | -1,044,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,322,832 | 441,765 | -881,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 711,044 | 646,764 | -64,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,108 | 420,607 | -42,501 |
| 000 | 344,565 | 479,386 | +134,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 621,697 | 82,276 | -539,421 |
| Manchester Airport | 136,015 | 548,518 | +412,503 |
| Felixstowe | 437,952 | 13,255 | -424,697 |
| Southampton | 168,306 | 63,405 | -104,901 |
| Heysham | 34,810 | 162,766 | +127,956 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291570
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in soaps, cosmetics, and food products