Import/export HS code 29161910: Undecenoic acids and their salts and esters
A type of fatty acid used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 137,747 |
| China | 66,597 |
| India | 57,953 |
| South Africa | 30,645 |
| Ireland | 29,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 96,709 | 41,038 | -55,671 |
| China | 63,089 | 3,508 | -59,581 |
| India | 0 | 57,953 | +57,953 |
| South Africa | 4,540 | 26,105 | +21,565 |
| Ireland | 20,180 | 9,303 | -10,877 |
| United States | 7,959 | 0 | -7,959 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,535 | +7,535 |
| Israel | 7,408 | 0 | -7,408 |
| Belgium | 1,618 | 5,016 | +3,398 |
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 | 137,747 |
| China | 74,005 |
| India | 62,583 |
| South Africa | 30,645 |
| United States | 17,498 |
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 | 96,709 | 41,038 | -55,671 |
| China | 70,497 | 3,508 | -66,989 |
| India | 4,630 | 57,953 | +53,323 |
| South Africa | 4,540 | 26,105 | +21,565 |
| United States | 4,947 | 12,551 | +7,604 |
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 | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,900 |
| Air transport | 94,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,005 |
| Other | 31,834 |
| Road transport | 5,016 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,327 | 48,573 | -49,754 |
| Air transport | 10,148 | 84,058 | +73,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,497 | 3,508 | -66,989 |
| Other | 22,531 | 9,303 | -13,228 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,016 | +5,016 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 69,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,908 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,322 |
| Dover | 39,147 |
| 000 | 31,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 35,970 | 33,391 | -2,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,540 | 61,368 | +56,828 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,322 | 0 | -54,322 |
| Dover | 31,500 | 7,647 | -23,853 |
| 000 | 22,531 | 9,303 | -13,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,239 | 0 | -29,239 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 21,565 | +21,565 |
| Felixstowe | 8,767 | 3,508 | -5,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,408 | 0 | -7,408 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,608 | 1,125 | -4,483 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 21,597 |
| Finland | 17,887 |
| China | 3,728 |
| Gambia | 1,920 |
| Taiwan | 1,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 21,597 | 0 | -21,597 |
| Finland | 8,783 | 9,104 | +321 |
| China | 0 | 3,728 | +3,728 |
| Gambia | 1,920 | 0 | -1,920 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,618 | +1,618 |
| Egypt | 1,256 | 0 | -1,256 |
| France | 890 | 0 | -890 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 879 | +879 |
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) | 23,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,656 |
| Air transport | 6,602 |
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) | 23,517 | 0 | -23,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,673 | 9,983 | +310 |
| Air transport | 1,256 | 5,346 | +4,090 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 23,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,964 |
| London | 8,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,728 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,618 |
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 Gateway Port | 23,517 | 0 | -23,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,911 | 6,053 | +3,142 |
| London | 5,872 | 3,051 | -2,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,728 | +3,728 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,618 | +1,618 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,256 | 0 | -1,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 890 | 0 | -890 |
| Harwich | 0 | 879 | +879 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29161910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of fatty acid used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications