Import/export HS code 29171310: Sebacic acid
A chemical used in making plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics
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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 | 1,088,517 |
| China | 1,031,431 |
| Germany | 439,777 |
| India | 395,551 |
| Belgium | 86,850 |
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 | 811,604 | 276,913 | -534,691 |
| China | 350,366 | 681,065 | +330,699 |
| Germany | 138,234 | 301,543 | +163,309 |
| India | 158,412 | 237,139 | +78,727 |
| Belgium | 21,459 | 65,391 | +43,932 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,489 | 1,234 | -79,255 |
| Peru | 59,660 | 18,455 | -41,205 |
| Poland | 21,274 | 20,526 | -748 |
| Singapore | 15,192 | 0 | -15,192 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 11,551 | +11,551 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,981,822 |
| Netherlands | 103,481 |
| India | 71,588 |
| France | 38,111 |
| Malaysia | 38,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,535,938 | 1,445,884 | -90,054 |
| Netherlands | 82,143 | 21,338 | -60,805 |
| India | 0 | 71,588 | +71,588 |
| France | 21,274 | 16,837 | -4,437 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 38,030 | +38,030 |
| Germany | 17,335 | 8,589 | -8,746 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 11,551 | +11,551 |
| United States | 2,827 | 4,434 | +1,607 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,842 | +2,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 1,491,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,235,943 |
| Other | 411,827 |
| Air transport | 141,258 |
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) | 721,106 | 770,476 | +49,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 608,754 | 627,189 | +18,435 |
| Other | 316,771 | 95,056 | -221,715 |
| Air transport | 12,886 | 128,372 | +115,486 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 964,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 944,329 |
| 000 | 411,827 |
| Killingholme | 327,655 |
| 499 | 213,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 417,231 | 547,699 | +130,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 616,267 | 328,062 | -288,205 |
| 000 | 316,771 | 95,056 | -221,715 |
| Killingholme | 226,295 | 101,360 | -124,935 |
| 499 | 0 | 213,959 | +213,959 |
| Dover | 27,610 | 150,086 | +122,476 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 71,588 | +71,588 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,442 | 30,844 | -9,598 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 11,089 | 29,987 | +18,898 |
| Harwich | 0 | 16,837 | +16,837 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 52 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 25 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 21 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 11 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 10 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 8 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 8 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 7 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,021 |
| United States | 16,260 |
| Czechia | 10,045 |
| Portugal | 9,698 |
| Norway | 4,380 |
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 | 0 | 18,021 | +18,021 |
| United States | 12,682 | 3,578 | -9,104 |
| Czechia | 10,045 | 0 | -10,045 |
| Portugal | 0 | 9,698 | +9,698 |
| Norway | 4,380 | 0 | -4,380 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,214 | +1,214 |
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) | 43,358 |
| Air transport | 16,260 |
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) | 14,425 | 28,933 | +14,508 |
| Air transport | 12,682 | 3,578 | -9,104 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,567 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,791 |
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 | 10,045 | 22,522 | +12,477 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,682 | 3,578 | -9,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,380 | 6,411 | +2,031 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29171310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics