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 | 23,199,919 |
| Belgium | 10,459,590 |
| Netherlands | 3,507,950 |
| China | 1,270,133 |
| Italy | 581,672 |
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 | 12,176,002 | 11,023,917 | -1,152,085 |
| Belgium | 5,008,465 | 5,451,125 | +442,660 |
| Netherlands | 826,058 | 2,681,892 | +1,855,834 |
| China | 944,305 | 325,828 | -618,477 |
| Italy | 279,388 | 302,284 | +22,896 |
| Switzerland | 77,224 | 468,346 | +391,122 |
| United Arab Emirates | 124,370 | 143,210 | +18,840 |
| United States | 109,069 | 114,760 | +5,691 |
| Japan | 212,037 | 0 | -212,037 |
| Sweden | 23,689 | 177,692 | +154,003 |
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 | 16,049,965 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,671,903 |
| United States | 7,832,723 |
| France | 2,411,972 |
| Belgium | 2,114,680 |
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 | 8,330,483 | 7,719,482 | -611,001 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,251,368 | 4,420,535 | +169,167 |
| United States | 2,753,580 | 5,079,143 | +2,325,563 |
| France | 1,983,805 | 428,167 | -1,555,638 |
| Belgium | 746,717 | 1,367,963 | +621,246 |
| China | 1,169,175 | 717,197 | -451,978 |
| Sweden | 178,435 | 665,728 | +487,293 |
| Italy | 279,388 | 298,048 | +18,660 |
| Japan | 212,037 | 0 | -212,037 |
| Ireland | 48,768 | 49,286 | +518 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 37,201,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,266,862 |
| Air transport | 462,094 |
| 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) | 17,900,463 | 19,301,182 | +1,400,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,860,374 | 1,406,488 | -453,886 |
| Air transport | 325,167 | 136,927 | -188,240 |
| Other | 4,549 | 0 | -4,549 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,745,611 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,610,849 |
| Hull | 4,298,332 |
| Liverpool Docks | 789,520 |
| London | 694,751 |
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 | 6,372,010 | 10,373,601 | +4,001,591 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,584,297 | 8,026,552 | -557,745 |
| Hull | 3,091,335 | 1,206,997 | -1,884,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 432,338 | 357,182 | -75,156 |
| London | 337,220 | 357,531 | +20,311 |
| Felixstowe | 533,872 | 114,296 | -419,576 |
| Dover | 211,367 | 140,036 | -71,331 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 293,509 | 20,496 | -273,013 |
| Killingholme | 50,531 | 55,248 | +4,717 |
| Glasgow Airport | 18,626 | 62,780 | +44,154 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SYNTHITE LIMITED | 86 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 63 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 50 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| TRADEBE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 33 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 28 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 20 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 16 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 13 |
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 | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 357,420 |
| Ireland | 214,946 |
| Netherlands | 114,820 |
| Brazil | 96,008 |
| Sweden | 57,677 |
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 | 153,090 | -51,240 |
| Ireland | 148,351 | 66,595 | -81,756 |
| Netherlands | 88,151 | 26,669 | -61,482 |
| Brazil | 68,359 | 27,649 | -40,710 |
| Sweden | 19,603 | 38,074 | +18,471 |
| United States | 19,138 | 28,078 | +8,940 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 27,600 | +27,600 |
| Azerbaijan | 10,874 | 14,275 | +3,401 |
| Germany | 22,165 | 2,865 | -19,300 |
| Austria | 21,518 | 0 | -21,518 |
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 | 29,522 |
| United States | 1,207 |
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 | 13,459 | 16,063 | +2,604 |
| United States | 0 | 1,207 | +1,207 |
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) | 569,108 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 391,163 |
| Air transport | 58,781 |
| Other | 30,729 |
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) | 328,981 | 240,127 | -88,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 266,292 | 124,871 | -141,421 |
| Air transport | 42,525 | 16,256 | -26,269 |
| Other | 13,459 | 17,270 | +3,811 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 354,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,328 |
| Southampton | 119,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,064 |
| Holyhead | 68,628 |
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 | 279,124 | 75,644 | -203,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,312 | 74,016 | +24,704 |
| Southampton | 0 | 119,070 | +119,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,199 | 2,865 | -72,334 |
| Holyhead | 42,338 | 26,290 | -16,048 |
| Heysham | 55,724 | 6,165 | -49,559 |
| Felixstowe | 11,560 | 35,486 | +23,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,360 | 16,870 | -7,490 |
| 000 | 13,459 | 17,270 | +3,811 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,645 | 0 | -25,645 |
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