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 | 11,776,868 |
| Germany | 4,785,121 |
| Switzerland | 3,024,396 |
| Netherlands | 2,089,751 |
| Canada | 345,653 |
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 | 7,984,132 | 3,792,736 | -4,191,396 |
| Germany | 2,563,042 | 2,222,079 | -340,963 |
| Switzerland | 1,604,147 | 1,420,249 | -183,898 |
| Netherlands | 914,439 | 1,175,312 | +260,873 |
| Canada | 324,442 | 21,211 | -303,231 |
| France | 79,710 | 98,386 | +18,676 |
| United States | 63,674 | 7,293 | -56,381 |
| Spain | 54,345 | 6,697 | -47,648 |
| 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 | 11,612,051 |
| Belgium | 4,419,686 |
| Germany | 3,069,303 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,126,162 |
| France | 870,344 |
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 | 6,712,147 | 4,899,904 | -1,812,243 |
| Belgium | 2,927,271 | 1,492,415 | -1,434,856 |
| Germany | 1,621,379 | 1,447,924 | -173,455 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,509,410 | 616,752 | -892,658 |
| France | 722,784 | 147,560 | -575,224 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 161,187 | +161,187 |
| United Kingdom | 40,780 | 0 | -40,780 |
| South Africa | 25,644 | 0 | -25,644 |
| Ireland | 10,568 | 14,162 | +3,594 |
| India | 23,032 | 0 | -23,032 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
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) | 16,173,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,962,480 |
| Other | 217,102 |
| Air transport | 46,678 |
| Road transport | 11,119 |
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) | 9,831,698 | 6,342,058 | -3,489,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,521,594 | 2,440,886 | -1,080,708 |
| Other | 214,408 | 2,694 | -211,714 |
| Air transport | 28,277 | 18,401 | -9,876 |
| Road transport | 5,448 | 5,671 | +223 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,475,765 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,455,941 |
| London | 2,867,058 |
| Hull | 1,685,599 |
| 000 | 217,102 |
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 | 6,891,462 | 4,584,303 | -2,307,159 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,166,073 | 2,289,868 | -876,205 |
| London | 1,488,655 | 1,378,403 | -110,252 |
| Hull | 1,471,112 | 214,487 | -1,256,625 |
| 000 | 214,408 | 2,694 | -211,714 |
| Dover | 31,706 | 162,120 | +130,414 |
| Purfleet | 148,814 | 0 | -148,814 |
| Killingholme | 74,720 | 50,376 | -24,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,691 | 38,777 | +28,086 |
| Thamesport | 35,478 | 6,697 | -28,781 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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+ | 15 |
| 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 | 71,968 |
| 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 | 25,884 | 46,084 | +20,200 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 55,388 | +55,388 |
| Belgium | 35,031 | 15,485 | -19,546 |
| Netherlands | 7,746 | 21,826 | +14,080 |
| Israel | 24,956 | 0 | -24,956 |
| Lithuania | 8,538 | 4,475 | -4,063 |
| Morocco | 0 | 5,519 | +5,519 |
| United States | 2,220 | 2,378 | +158 |
| Germany | 3,889 | 0 | -3,889 |
| Sweden | 2,236 | 0 | -2,236 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,651 |
| Air transport | 2,220 |
| Other | 594 |
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) | 57,433 | 86,534 | +29,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,070 | 65,581 | +13,511 |
| Air transport | 2,220 | 0 | -2,220 |
| Other | 77 | 517 | +440 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 56,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,162 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 19,497 | 37,301 | +17,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,956 | 27,206 | +2,250 |
| London | 0 | 28,182 | +28,182 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,114 | 0 | -27,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,984 | 17,454 | +8,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,869 | 8,416 | -7,453 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,485 | +15,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 11,321 | +11,321 |
| Holyhead | 6,310 | 0 | -6,310 |
| 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