Import/export HS code 292211: Monoethanolamine and its salts
A chemical used in cleaning products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,227,998 |
| Belgium | 9,418,311 |
| Netherlands | 1,900,057 |
| China | 1,134,401 |
| Italy | 543,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,612,075 | 7,615,923 | -4,996,152 |
| Belgium | 4,665,393 | 4,752,918 | +87,525 |
| Netherlands | 863,484 | 1,036,573 | +173,089 |
| China | 899,643 | 234,758 | -664,885 |
| Italy | 279,590 | 264,030 | -15,560 |
| Switzerland | 77,224 | 320,840 | +243,616 |
| United States | 283,116 | 105,168 | -177,948 |
| United Arab Emirates | 99,497 | 146,688 | +47,191 |
| Japan | 236,609 | 0 | -236,609 |
| France | 192,398 | 5,666 | -186,732 |
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 | 13,831,047 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,351,149 |
| United States | 6,584,212 |
| France | 2,590,973 |
| China | 1,691,390 |
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 | 8,721,834 | 5,109,213 | -3,612,621 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,162,653 | 3,188,496 | -974,157 |
| United States | 2,701,024 | 3,883,188 | +1,182,164 |
| France | 2,020,778 | 570,195 | -1,450,583 |
| China | 1,099,640 | 591,750 | -507,890 |
| Belgium | 644,202 | 749,409 | +105,207 |
| Italy | 279,590 | 259,794 | -19,796 |
| Sweden | 178,435 | 143,851 | -34,584 |
| Japan | 236,609 | 0 | -236,609 |
| Thailand | 130,073 | 0 | -130,073 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 31,481,989 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,946,938 |
| Air transport | 520,907 |
| Other | 4,549 |
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) | 18,078,887 | 13,403,102 | -4,675,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,863,453 | 1,083,485 | -779,968 |
| Air transport | 402,136 | 118,771 | -283,365 |
| Other | 4,549 | 0 | -4,549 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 14,809,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,884,366 |
| Hull | 4,180,401 |
| Liverpool Docks | 712,956 |
| London | 618,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 8,790,119 | 6,019,570 | -2,770,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,280,793 | 6,603,573 | +322,780 |
| Hull | 3,095,549 | 1,084,852 | -2,010,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 551,033 | 161,923 | -389,110 |
| London | 338,510 | 279,556 | -58,954 |
| Felixstowe | 489,210 | 111,086 | -378,124 |
| Dover | 209,208 | 122,165 | -87,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 311,183 | 18,614 | -292,569 |
| Glasgow Airport | 77,921 | 59,497 | -18,424 |
| Killingholme | 40,051 | 40,575 | +524 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SYNTHITE LIMITED | 82 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 46 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 40 |
| TRADEBE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 29 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 26 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 17 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 15 |
| PROTIM SOLIGNUM LIMITED | 11 |
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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 323,400 |
| Ireland | 194,042 |
| Netherlands | 149,891 |
| Brazil | 83,976 |
| Sweden | 41,704 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 204,330 | 119,070 | -85,260 |
| Ireland | 124,977 | 69,065 | -55,912 |
| Netherlands | 138,552 | 11,339 | -127,213 |
| Brazil | 60,265 | 23,711 | -36,554 |
| Sweden | 17,423 | 24,281 | +6,858 |
| Germany | 32,846 | 2,865 | -29,981 |
| United States | 19,138 | 10,365 | -8,773 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 27,600 | +27,600 |
| Austria | 21,518 | 0 | -21,518 |
| Azerbaijan | 10,874 | 7,762 | -3,112 |
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 | 22,297 |
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 | 9,928 | 12,369 | +2,441 |
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) | 549,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 354,508 |
| Air transport | 56,000 |
| Other | 22,297 |
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) | 371,288 | 177,839 | -193,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 257,902 | 96,606 | -161,296 |
| Air transport | 42,525 | 13,475 | -29,050 |
| Other | 9,928 | 12,369 | +2,441 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 322,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 135,913 |
| Southampton | 119,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,697 |
| Holyhead | 64,179 |
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 | 271,030 | 51,311 | -219,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,533 | 38,380 | -59,153 |
| Southampton | 0 | 119,070 | +119,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,832 | 2,865 | -85,967 |
| Holyhead | 39,026 | 25,153 | -13,873 |
| Heysham | 49,319 | 12,570 | -36,749 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,973 | 10,234 | -12,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,645 | 0 | -25,645 |
| 000 | 9,928 | 12,369 | +2,441 |
| Tyne | 22,093 | 0 | -22,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in cleaning products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals