Import/export HS code 29159030: Lauric acid
A fatty acid used in soaps, detergents, 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 | 5,728,644 |
| Germany | 5,353,856 |
| Malaysia | 1,059,795 |
| Thailand | 823,763 |
| Indonesia | 799,264 |
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 | 3,313,557 | 2,415,087 | -898,470 |
| Germany | 2,315,512 | 3,038,344 | +722,832 |
| Malaysia | 494,370 | 565,425 | +71,055 |
| Thailand | 489,198 | 334,565 | -154,633 |
| Indonesia | 384,229 | 415,035 | +30,806 |
| Denmark | 0 | 380,777 | +380,777 |
| United States | 121,480 | 213,667 | +92,187 |
| France | 85,588 | 205,963 | +120,375 |
| Italy | 91,229 | 167,839 | +76,610 |
| Spain | 130,521 | 43,182 | -87,339 |
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 | 5,970,345 |
| Malaysia | 5,664,845 |
| Indonesia | 1,442,569 |
| Thailand | 823,763 |
| Italy | 317,107 |
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 | 2,785,531 | 3,184,814 | +399,283 |
| Malaysia | 2,952,245 | 2,712,600 | -239,645 |
| Indonesia | 681,243 | 761,326 | +80,083 |
| Thailand | 489,198 | 334,565 | -154,633 |
| Italy | 138,658 | 178,449 | +39,791 |
| United States | 135,569 | 142,211 | +6,642 |
| Netherlands | 139,336 | 54,419 | -84,917 |
| Spain | 137,625 | 49,700 | -87,925 |
| Switzerland | 980 | 127,680 | +126,700 |
| Belgium | 50,157 | 55,432 | +5,275 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +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) | 9,568,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,627,022 |
| Air transport | 217,164 |
| Other | 156,287 |
| Road transport | 1,054 |
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) | 5,001,154 | 4,567,210 | -433,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,491,083 | 3,135,939 | +644,856 |
| Air transport | 96,722 | 120,442 | +23,720 |
| Other | 5,615 | 150,672 | +145,057 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,054 | +1,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,214,187 |
| Hull | 3,502,274 |
| Felixstowe | 1,545,013 |
| Liverpool Docks | 880,473 |
| Southampton | 512,369 |
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 | 3,836,899 | 3,377,288 | -459,611 |
| Hull | 1,466,739 | 2,035,535 | +568,796 |
| Felixstowe | 677,035 | 867,978 | +190,943 |
| Liverpool Docks | 545,908 | 334,565 | -211,343 |
| Southampton | 147,490 | 364,879 | +217,389 |
| Dover | 270,474 | 134,409 | -136,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 286,869 | 100,617 | -186,252 |
| London | 64,644 | 225,708 | +161,064 |
| 000 | 5,615 | 150,672 | +145,057 |
| Killingholme | 39,837 | 100,857 | +61,020 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 57 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 52 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 34 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 32 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 31 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 25 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| HARKE UK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 530,135 |
| Netherlands | 485,681 |
| China | 370,556 |
| Belgium | 296,721 |
| Ireland | 279,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 188,063 | 342,072 | +154,009 |
| Netherlands | 449,966 | 35,715 | -414,251 |
| China | 11,900 | 358,656 | +346,756 |
| Belgium | 181,281 | 115,440 | -65,841 |
| Ireland | 254,994 | 24,504 | -230,490 |
| United States | 157,601 | 52,390 | -105,211 |
| Algeria | 186,048 | 17,109 | -168,939 |
| France | 34,042 | 53,528 | +19,486 |
| Slovenia | 32,534 | 14,562 | -17,972 |
| Australia | 0 | 29,129 | +29,129 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,322 |
| XI | 1,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,376 | 6,946 | +5,570 |
| XI | 1,231 | 456 | -775 |
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) | 1,429,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,142,437 |
| Air transport | 192,574 |
| Other | 10,009 |
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) | 828,934 | 600,955 | -227,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,665 | 457,772 | -226,893 |
| Air transport | 109,074 | 83,500 | -25,574 |
| Other | 2,607 | 7,402 | +4,795 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 435,893 |
| Middlesbrough | 357,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,814 |
| Southampton | 324,023 |
| Hull | 297,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 255,306 | 180,587 | -74,719 |
| Middlesbrough | 328,681 | 28,966 | -299,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,919 | 185,895 | +46,976 |
| Southampton | 0 | 324,023 | +324,023 |
| Hull | 187,684 | 109,456 | -78,228 |
| Holyhead | 237,366 | 14,056 | -223,310 |
| London | 186,048 | 51,666 | -134,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,349 | 126,743 | +73,394 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,063 | 13,703 | -91,360 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,560 | 32,826 | -30,734 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29159030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A fatty acid used in soaps, detergents, and food products