Import/export HS code 292242: Glutamic acid and its salts
Amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in food
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,244,156 |
| China | 3,212,440 |
| Germany | 1,113,804 |
| Netherlands | 1,038,098 |
| India | 312,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,682,695 | 5,561,461 | -3,121,234 |
| China | 1,676,500 | 1,535,940 | -140,560 |
| Germany | 420,067 | 693,737 | +273,670 |
| Netherlands | 430,663 | 607,435 | +176,772 |
| India | 178,544 | 134,012 | -44,532 |
| Thailand | 153,542 | 108,152 | -45,390 |
| United States | 191,896 | 23,058 | -168,838 |
| Spain | 115,975 | 86,154 | -29,821 |
| Poland | 66,747 | 10,072 | -56,675 |
| Canada | 27,721 | 42,630 | +14,909 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,528,159 |
| China | 3,986,613 |
| Netherlands | 594,753 |
| Indonesia | 488,951 |
| Brazil | 280,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,858,037 | 5,670,122 | -3,187,915 |
| China | 2,119,203 | 1,867,410 | -251,793 |
| Netherlands | 236,531 | 358,222 | +121,691 |
| Indonesia | 250,061 | 238,890 | -11,171 |
| Brazil | 135,381 | 145,102 | +9,721 |
| Germany | 18,834 | 258,889 | +240,055 |
| Thailand | 157,612 | 105,925 | -51,687 |
| Japan | 88,220 | 115,939 | +27,719 |
| United States | 155,622 | 27,671 | -127,951 |
| Spain | 48,904 | 77,267 | +28,363 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,117,281 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,572,216 |
| Air transport | 296,526 |
| Road transport | 115,815 |
| Other | 67,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,382,663 | 6,734,618 | -2,648,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,573,400 | 1,998,816 | -574,584 |
| Air transport | 170,964 | 125,562 | -45,402 |
| Road transport | 28,761 | 87,054 | +58,293 |
| Other | 47,537 | 20,298 | -27,239 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,536,888 |
| Felixstowe | 2,984,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,653,183 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,493,470 |
| Southampton | 664,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,553,775 | 4,983,113 | -1,570,662 |
| Felixstowe | 1,508,661 | 1,475,693 | -32,968 |
| Immingham Docks | 966,555 | 686,628 | -279,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 994,081 | 499,389 | -494,692 |
| Southampton | 441,276 | 223,387 | -217,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,571 | 43,174 | -306,397 |
| Killingholme | 95,400 | 258,889 | +163,489 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,957 | 127,556 | -32,401 |
| Purfleet | 119,232 | 126,424 | +7,192 |
| London | 149,635 | 32,216 | -117,419 |
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
|
42 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
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+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 850,544 |
| Netherlands | 104,442 |
| Ireland | 97,004 |
| Denmark | 67,576 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 795,293 | 55,251 | -740,042 |
| Netherlands | 33,856 | 70,586 | +36,730 |
| Ireland | 48,589 | 48,415 | -174 |
| Denmark | 67,576 | 0 | -67,576 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 34,414 | +34,414 |
| Guyana | 0 | 24,197 | +24,197 |
| France | 16,854 | 4,397 | -12,457 |
| Germany | 12,588 | 2,279 | -10,309 |
| Poland | 0 | 10,436 | +10,436 |
| Sweden | 2,154 | 4,737 | +2,583 |
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 | 50,664 |
| France | 1,544 |
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 | 24,339 | 26,325 | +1,986 |
| France | 484 | 1,060 | +576 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 868,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 272,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,614 |
| Other | 52,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 796,205 | 72,308 | -723,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,864 | 112,482 | -47,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,460 | 50,154 | +47,694 |
| Other | 24,823 | 27,385 | +2,562 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 367,610 |
| Glasgow Airport | 244,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 242,613 |
| Tyne | 133,964 |
| 000 | 52,208 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 345,531 | 22,079 | -323,452 |
| Glasgow Airport | 222,786 | 22,200 | -200,586 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,783 | 19,830 | -202,953 |
| Tyne | 89,361 | 44,603 | -44,758 |
| 000 | 24,823 | 27,385 | +2,562 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,546 | 19,073 | -13,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,074 | 25,957 | +24,883 |
| Dover | 2,120 | 24,197 | +22,077 |
| Fishguard | 23,623 | 2,015 | -21,608 |
| Harwich | 3,779 | 17,866 | +14,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in food