Import/export HS code 291812: Tartaric acid
A natural acid found in fruits, used in food, beverages, and cleaning products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,534,344 |
| Italy | 2,312,763 |
| Germany | 607,117 |
| Belgium | 454,352 |
| France | 444,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,947,284 | 1,587,060 | -360,224 |
| Italy | 1,320,408 | 992,355 | -328,053 |
| Germany | 313,752 | 293,365 | -20,387 |
| Belgium | 177,647 | 276,705 | +99,058 |
| France | 79,687 | 365,179 | +285,492 |
| Spain | 175,454 | 125,145 | -50,309 |
| Netherlands | 129,796 | 127,753 | -2,043 |
| Ireland | 65,520 | 86,799 | +21,279 |
| Switzerland | 41,618 | 6,676 | -34,942 |
| Czechia | 0 | 7,170 | +7,170 |
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 | 4,138,917 |
| Italy | 3,111,733 |
| Spain | 487,441 |
| France | 252,240 |
| Belgium | 84,563 |
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 | 2,239,063 | 1,899,854 | -339,209 |
| Italy | 1,571,807 | 1,539,926 | -31,881 |
| Spain | 227,676 | 259,765 | +32,089 |
| France | 143,278 | 108,962 | -34,316 |
| Belgium | 51,546 | 33,017 | -18,529 |
| Germany | 3,469 | 24,397 | +20,928 |
| Czechia | 0 | 7,170 | +7,170 |
| Ireland | 4,397 | 0 | -4,397 |
| United States | 3,082 | 0 | -3,082 |
| Poland | 2,807 | 0 | -2,807 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,319,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,645,477 |
| Air transport | 153,952 |
| Other | 18,297 |
| Road transport | 2,496 |
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) | 2,134,540 | 2,184,790 | +50,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,005,846 | 1,639,631 | -366,215 |
| Air transport | 105,282 | 48,670 | -56,612 |
| Other | 17,442 | 855 | -16,587 |
| Road transport | 2,496 | 0 | -2,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,036,266 |
| Dover | 1,555,481 |
| Southampton | 827,853 |
| Killingholme | 642,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 620,471 |
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 | 1,432,880 | 603,386 | -829,494 |
| Dover | 742,679 | 812,802 | +70,123 |
| Southampton | 396,369 | 431,484 | +35,115 |
| Killingholme | 356,135 | 285,866 | -70,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,910 | 501,561 | +382,651 |
| Eurotunnel | 327,326 | 224,546 | -102,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,755 | 374,538 | +242,783 |
| Hull | 132,173 | 101,596 | -30,577 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,060 | 23,193 | -143,867 |
| Purfleet | 38,060 | 88,563 | +50,503 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| D A CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 33 |
| KILO LIMITED | 31 |
| GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 24 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 20 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 75,160 |
| Ireland | 38,501 |
| France | 36,892 |
| United States | 24,114 |
| Indonesia | 23,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 48,000 | 27,160 | -20,840 |
| Ireland | 18,894 | 19,607 | +713 |
| France | 33,946 | 2,946 | -31,000 |
| United States | 24,114 | 0 | -24,114 |
| Indonesia | 5,922 | 17,598 | +11,676 |
| Italy | 6,825 | 6,000 | -825 |
| Brazil | 4,698 | 2,045 | -2,653 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,167 | +4,167 |
| Kuwait | 3,554 | 0 | -3,554 |
| South Korea | 1,289 | 1,170 | -119 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,019 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,189 | 830 | -359 |
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) | 149,127 |
| Air transport | 78,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,511 |
| Other | 2,019 |
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) | 115,192 | 33,935 | -81,257 |
| Air transport | 31,583 | 47,030 | +15,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,511 | 0 | -5,511 |
| Other | 1,189 | 830 | -359 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,498 |
| Heysham | 26,103 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,324 |
| Tyne | 3,561 |
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 | 92,250 | 15,158 | -77,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,740 | 44,758 | +18,018 |
| Heysham | 13,166 | 12,937 | -229 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,484 | 5,840 | -644 |
| Tyne | 3,561 | 0 | -3,561 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,554 | 0 | -3,554 |
| Southampton | 2,570 | 0 | -2,570 |
| ZLC | 1,289 | 1,102 | -187 |
| 000 | 1,189 | 830 | -359 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,676 | 0 | -1,676 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291812
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural acid found in fruits, used in food, beverages, and cleaning products