Import/export HS code 29224920: ß-Alanine
An amino acid used in sports supplements and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,976,919 |
| China | 664,001 |
| Netherlands | 284,100 |
| Ireland | 94,900 |
| Germany | 53,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,168,581 | 808,338 | -1,360,243 |
| China | 364,021 | 299,980 | -64,041 |
| Netherlands | 181,604 | 102,496 | -79,108 |
| Ireland | 71,836 | 23,064 | -48,772 |
| Germany | 36,792 | 16,809 | -19,983 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,122 | 25,852 | +24,730 |
| Taiwan | 23,112 | 0 | -23,112 |
| Switzerland | 9,731 | 5,065 | -4,666 |
| Belgium | 13,212 | 1,446 | -11,766 |
| United States | 1,012 | 9,608 | +8,596 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,989,664 |
| China | 1,089,934 |
| Ireland | 43,866 |
| Taiwan | 23,112 |
| United States | 9,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,179,880 | 809,784 | -1,370,096 |
| China | 630,952 | 458,982 | -171,970 |
| Ireland | 34,966 | 8,900 | -26,066 |
| Taiwan | 23,112 | 0 | -23,112 |
| United States | 0 | 9,608 | +9,608 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,065 | +5,065 |
| Poland | 1,158 | 0 | -1,158 |
| Spain | 1,117 | 0 | -1,117 |
| India | 1,012 | 0 | -1,012 |
| United Kingdom | 993 | 0 | -993 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 3,511,744 |
| Air transport | 361,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 289,040 |
| Other | 6,615 |
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) | 2,447,958 | 1,063,786 | -1,384,172 |
| Air transport | 224,522 | 137,307 | -87,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 197,794 | 91,246 | -106,548 |
| Other | 6,296 | 319 | -5,977 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,712,117 |
| Felixstowe | 483,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,664 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,998,504 | 713,613 | -1,284,891 |
| Felixstowe | 274,539 | 208,905 | -65,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,072 | 89,592 | -64,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,002 | 99,226 | +48,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 65,252 | 47,553 | -17,699 |
| Dover | 78,773 | 16,498 | -62,275 |
| Southampton | 45,294 | 8,244 | -37,050 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,038 | 26,198 | -840 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,290 | 0 | -35,290 |
| Milford | 30,852 | 0 | -30,852 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 70 |
| CULTECH LTD | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| SABAL HEALTH AND PHARMA LTD | 31 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 29 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 26 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 19 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 15 |
| UNIFECT LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,120,496 |
| Netherlands | 180,157 |
| China | 160,060 |
| Spain | 45,024 |
| Germany | 36,588 |
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 | 2,117,147 | 3,349 | -2,113,798 |
| Netherlands | 53,553 | 126,604 | +73,051 |
| China | 159,060 | 1,000 | -158,060 |
| Spain | 27,722 | 17,302 | -10,420 |
| Germany | 0 | 36,588 | +36,588 |
| Greece | 12,229 | 12,737 | +508 |
| Singapore | 17,789 | 1,020 | -16,769 |
| India | 13,935 | 0 | -13,935 |
| Poland | 0 | 13,921 | +13,921 |
| Ireland | 6,233 | 5,259 | -974 |
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 | 2,218,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,550 |
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 | 2,178,476 | 40,233 | -2,138,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,672 | 182,372 | +97,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,309 | 1,241 | -167,068 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,027,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,814 |
| Felixstowe | 159,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,742 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,505 |
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 | 2,026,739 | 950 | -2,025,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,230 | 122,584 | +49,354 |
| Felixstowe | 159,060 | 0 | -159,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,343 | 2,399 | -101,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,069 | 34,436 | -11,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 34,279 | +34,279 |
| Harwich | 2,902 | 12,476 | +9,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,390 | 1,241 | -6,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,540 | 0 | -8,540 |
| Dover | 0 | 7,774 | +7,774 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29224920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: An amino acid used in sports supplements and cosmetics