Import/export HS code 292215: Triethanolamine
A chemical used in making soaps, detergents, and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,910,646 |
| Germany | 4,879,713 |
| Switzerland | 2,588,188 |
| Netherlands | 1,480,440 |
| Canada | 499,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,033,249 | 3,877,397 | -4,155,852 |
| Germany | 2,422,020 | 2,457,693 | +35,673 |
| Switzerland | 1,627,337 | 960,851 | -666,486 |
| Netherlands | 1,108,860 | 371,580 | -737,280 |
| Canada | 490,135 | 9,017 | -481,118 |
| France | 17,826 | 143,382 | +125,556 |
| United States | 29,701 | 41,266 | +11,565 |
| Spain | 57,328 | 3,315 | -54,013 |
| Ireland | 10,568 | 16,024 | +5,456 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,904 | +18,904 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,799,338 |
| Belgium | 4,033,017 |
| Germany | 3,334,639 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,445,756 |
| France | 976,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,198,443 | 4,600,895 | -1,597,548 |
| Belgium | 2,633,261 | 1,399,756 | -1,233,505 |
| Germany | 2,155,652 | 1,178,987 | -976,665 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,952,853 | 492,903 | -1,459,950 |
| France | 754,482 | 222,067 | -532,415 |
| United Kingdom | 31,696 | 9,084 | -22,612 |
| South Africa | 25,644 | 0 | -25,644 |
| Ireland | 10,568 | 14,162 | +3,594 |
| India | 23,032 | 0 | -23,032 |
| Spain | 6,698 | 3,315 | -3,383 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +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) | 15,237,382 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,219,722 |
| Other | 214,408 |
| Air transport | 44,735 |
| Road transport | 10,167 |
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) | 9,297,410 | 5,939,972 | -3,357,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,357,304 | 1,862,418 | -2,494,886 |
| Other | 116,267 | 98,141 | -18,126 |
| Air transport | 23,231 | 21,504 | -1,727 |
| Road transport | 2,812 | 7,355 | +4,543 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,053,164 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,220,517 |
| London | 2,608,051 |
| Hull | 1,814,337 |
| 000 | 214,408 |
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 | 7,025,183 | 4,027,981 | -2,997,202 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,353,500 | 1,867,017 | -1,486,483 |
| London | 1,465,439 | 1,142,612 | -322,827 |
| Hull | 1,354,108 | 460,229 | -893,879 |
| 000 | 116,267 | 98,141 | -18,126 |
| Dover | 27,864 | 139,540 | +111,676 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,693 | 609 | -165,084 |
| Purfleet | 148,814 | 0 | -148,814 |
| Killingholme | 43,630 | 82,777 | +39,147 |
| Thamesport | 38,461 | 3,315 | -35,146 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 62,256 |
| Nigeria | 55,388 |
| Belgium | 50,516 |
| Netherlands | 29,572 |
| Israel | 24,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 25,941 | 36,315 | +10,374 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 55,388 | +55,388 |
| Belgium | 35,031 | 15,485 | -19,546 |
| Netherlands | 7,746 | 21,826 | +14,080 |
| Israel | 15,376 | 9,580 | -5,796 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,380 | 0 | -24,380 |
| Lithuania | 4,063 | 8,950 | +4,887 |
| Morocco | 0 | 5,519 | +5,519 |
| United States | 2,220 | 2,378 | +158 |
| Germany | 3,889 | 0 | -3,889 |
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 | 77 |
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 | 77 | 0 | -77 |
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) | 142,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,772 |
| Air transport | 2,220 |
| Other | 77 |
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) | 67,743 | 75,161 | +7,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,027 | 82,745 | +30,718 |
| Air transport | 2,220 | 0 | -2,220 |
| Other | 77 | 0 | -77 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 76,542 |
| Heysham | 49,700 |
| London | 28,182 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,438 |
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 | 39,756 | 36,786 | -2,970 |
| Heysham | 19,497 | 30,203 | +10,706 |
| London | 0 | 28,182 | +28,182 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,114 | 0 | -27,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,996 | 18,442 | +10,446 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,869 | 8,416 | -7,453 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,485 | +15,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 8,024 | +8,024 |
| Holyhead | 6,367 | 1,143 | -5,224 |
| Felixstowe | 2,298 | 2,378 | +80 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292215
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making soaps, detergents, and cosmetics