Import/export HS code 292212: Diethanolamine and its salts
A chemical used in detergents, emulsifiers, and personal care 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,361,236 |
| Netherlands | 914,646 |
| Belgium | 650,736 |
| France | 158,290 |
| Denmark | 74,809 |
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 | 1,331,792 | 1,029,444 | -302,348 |
| Netherlands | 314,030 | 600,616 | +286,586 |
| Belgium | 454,261 | 196,475 | -257,786 |
| France | 70,068 | 88,222 | +18,154 |
| Denmark | 0 | 74,809 | +74,809 |
| Sweden | 0 | 45,008 | +45,008 |
| United States | 36,483 | 0 | -36,483 |
| Switzerland | 5,477 | 1,029 | -4,448 |
| India | 1,452 | 0 | -1,452 |
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 | 2,818,728 |
| Belgium | 367,210 |
| France | 333,504 |
| United States | 227,162 |
| Saudi Arabia | 221,888 |
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 | 1,501,748 | 1,316,980 | -184,768 |
| Belgium | 180,757 | 186,453 | +5,696 |
| France | 228,277 | 105,227 | -123,050 |
| United States | 157,283 | 69,879 | -87,404 |
| Saudi Arabia | 119,231 | 102,657 | -16,574 |
| Denmark | 0 | 140,347 | +140,347 |
| Sweden | 0 | 87,861 | +87,861 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 20,864 | +20,864 |
| Georgia | 20,418 | 0 | -20,418 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,335 | +5,335 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 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) | 3,384,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 840,152 |
| Air transport | 23,454 |
| Other | 1,399 |
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) | 1,832,476 | 1,551,685 | -280,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 368,023 | 472,129 | +104,106 |
| Air transport | 11,665 | 11,789 | +124 |
| Other | 1,399 | 0 | -1,399 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,357,536 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,090,418 |
| Hull | 971,237 |
| London | 456,420 |
| Dover | 143,386 |
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 | 774,957 | 582,579 | -192,378 |
| Middlesbrough | 680,343 | 410,075 | -270,268 |
| Hull | 345,498 | 625,739 | +280,241 |
| London | 222,661 | 233,759 | +11,098 |
| Dover | 51,064 | 92,322 | +41,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,811 | 49,943 | +3,132 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,922 | 15,592 | -18,330 |
| Killingholme | 14,471 | 9,848 | -4,623 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,787 | 0 | -16,787 |
| Harwich | 12,339 | 3,957 | -8,382 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 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 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 31 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 20 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 17 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| TYK LIMITED | 16 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 16 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 73,264 |
| Netherlands | 28,388 |
| France | 27,853 |
| China | 21,738 |
| India | 14,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 19,923 | 53,341 | +33,418 |
| Netherlands | 4,803 | 23,585 | +18,782 |
| France | 11,389 | 16,464 | +5,075 |
| China | 17,175 | 4,563 | -12,612 |
| India | 12,909 | 1,755 | -11,154 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 10,360 | +10,360 |
| Greece | 8,058 | 1,513 | -6,545 |
| Thailand | 3,753 | 2,250 | -1,503 |
| Sweden | 5,066 | 0 | -5,066 |
| Israel | 3,993 | 0 | -3,993 |
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) | 133,641 |
| Air transport | 68,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,921 |
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) | 39,038 | 94,603 | +55,565 |
| Air transport | 48,339 | 20,290 | -28,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,626 | 11,295 | +2,669 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,939 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,758 |
| Felixstowe | 25,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,078 |
| Dover | 19,688 |
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 | 39,038 | 53,901 | +14,863 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,107 | 6,651 | -23,456 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 25,146 | +25,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,902 | 6,176 | -10,726 |
| Dover | 4,803 | 14,885 | +10,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,031 | +11,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,823 | 935 | -2,888 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,903 | +3,903 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,330 | 0 | -1,330 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in detergents, emulsifiers, and personal care products