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 | 2,180,282 |
| Netherlands | 932,325 |
| Belgium | 562,477 |
| France | 149,962 |
| 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 | 1,313,113 | 867,169 | -445,944 |
| Netherlands | 306,486 | 625,839 | +319,353 |
| Belgium | 362,474 | 200,003 | -162,471 |
| France | 105,086 | 44,876 | -60,210 |
| 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 | 2,600,793 |
| Belgium | 397,307 |
| France | 299,072 |
| Saudi Arabia | 197,858 |
| United States | 187,496 |
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 | 1,429,473 | 1,171,320 | -258,153 |
| Belgium | 210,793 | 186,514 | -24,279 |
| France | 226,040 | 73,032 | -153,008 |
| Saudi Arabia | 120,381 | 77,477 | -42,904 |
| United States | 117,617 | 69,879 | -47,738 |
| Denmark | 0 | 140,347 | +140,347 |
| Sweden | 0 | 113,965 | +113,965 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,282,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 686,638 |
| Air transport | 18,718 |
| 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) | 1,896,134 | 1,386,415 | -509,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 226,109 | 460,529 | +234,420 |
| Air transport | 6,929 | 11,789 | +4,860 |
| 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 | 1,330,872 |
| Hull | 974,556 |
| Middlesbrough | 928,486 |
| London | 416,754 |
| Dover | 149,530 |
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 | 735,817 | 595,055 | -140,762 |
| Hull | 463,955 | 510,601 | +46,646 |
| Middlesbrough | 540,287 | 388,199 | -152,088 |
| London | 216,974 | 199,780 | -17,194 |
| Dover | 64,138 | 85,392 | +21,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,992 | 46,382 | +5,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,922 | 15,592 | -18,330 |
| Harwich | 12,339 | 3,957 | -8,382 |
| Killingholme | 12,173 | 1,986 | -10,187 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 10,760 | +10,760 |
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
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 32 |
| HELM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 20 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 17 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 17 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| TYK LIMITED | 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 | 4 |
| 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 |
| France | 31,116 |
| Netherlands | 28,388 |
| Taiwan | 10,360 |
| Greece | 8,352 |
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 | 34,808 | 38,456 | +3,648 |
| France | 15,989 | 15,127 | -862 |
| Netherlands | 4,803 | 23,585 | +18,782 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 10,360 | +10,360 |
| Greece | 6,839 | 1,513 | -5,326 |
| China | 3,861 | 3,393 | -468 |
| Thailand | 3,753 | 2,250 | -1,503 |
| Sweden | 5,066 | 0 | -5,066 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,389 | +4,389 |
| Austria | 0 | 4,242 | +4,242 |
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) | 140,864 |
| Air transport | 41,236 |
| 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) | 57,304 | 83,560 | +26,256 |
| Air transport | 23,052 | 18,184 | -4,868 |
| 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 | 94,983 |
| Felixstowe | 25,146 |
| Dover | 23,930 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,968 |
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 | 42,419 | 52,564 | +10,145 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 25,146 | +25,146 |
| Dover | 19,688 | 4,242 | -15,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,729 | 4,545 | -13,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,968 | +11,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,993 | 6,176 | +2,183 |
| 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