Import/export HS code 29171310: Sebacic acid
A chemical used in making plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 1,134,868 |
| China | 1,014,247 |
| Germany | 326,263 |
| India | 239,105 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 81,723 |
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 | 795,121 | 339,747 | -455,374 |
| China | 453,953 | 560,294 | +106,341 |
| Germany | 57,227 | 269,036 | +211,809 |
| India | 79,389 | 159,716 | +80,327 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,489 | 1,234 | -79,255 |
| Peru | 59,660 | 18,455 | -41,205 |
| United States | 65,534 | 4,434 | -61,100 |
| Poland | 0 | 41,800 | +41,800 |
| Taiwan | 25,533 | 7,803 | -17,730 |
| Belgium | 21,459 | 2,061 | -19,398 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,783,866 |
| Netherlands | 103,481 |
| United States | 69,968 |
| France | 38,111 |
| Taiwan | 33,336 |
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 | 1,483,930 | 1,299,936 | -183,994 |
| Netherlands | 57,774 | 45,707 | -12,067 |
| United States | 65,534 | 4,434 | -61,100 |
| France | 0 | 38,111 | +38,111 |
| Taiwan | 25,533 | 7,803 | -17,730 |
| Germany | 20,786 | 8,589 | -12,197 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,467,641 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,073,605 |
| Other | 461,728 |
| Air transport | 55,163 |
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) | 818,514 | 649,127 | -169,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 491,366 | 582,239 | +90,873 |
| Other | 305,258 | 156,470 | -148,788 |
| Air transport | 38,419 | 16,744 | -21,675 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,008,020 |
| Felixstowe | 967,626 |
| 000 | 461,728 |
| Killingholme | 242,033 |
| 499 | 127,111 |
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 | 584,105 | 423,915 | -160,190 |
| Felixstowe | 516,015 | 451,611 | -64,404 |
| 000 | 305,258 | 156,470 | -148,788 |
| Killingholme | 152,564 | 89,469 | -63,095 |
| 499 | 0 | 127,111 | +127,111 |
| Dover | 27,610 | 73,147 | +45,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,168 | 49,276 | +30,108 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,533 | 5,856 | -19,677 |
| Harwich | 0 | 16,837 | +16,837 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 11,089 | 0 | -11,089 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 50 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 24 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 11 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 10 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 10 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 8 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 7 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,083 |
| Germany | 12,749 |
| Czechia | 11,448 |
| Norway | 4,380 |
| Poland | 1,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,126 | 3,957 | -7,169 |
| Germany | 0 | 12,749 | +12,749 |
| Czechia | 8,031 | 3,417 | -4,614 |
| 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) | 29,791 |
| Air transport | 15,083 |
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) | 12,411 | 17,380 | +4,969 |
| Air transport | 11,126 | 3,957 | -7,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,083 |
| 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 | 8,031 | 10,969 | +2,938 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,126 | 3,957 | -7,169 |
| 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