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 | 2,760,493 |
| China | 661,517 |
| Netherlands | 264,307 |
| Ireland | 104,986 |
| 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 | 2,152,936 | 607,557 | -1,545,379 |
| China | 411,746 | 249,771 | -161,975 |
| Netherlands | 191,810 | 72,497 | -119,313 |
| Ireland | 78,015 | 26,971 | -51,044 |
| Germany | 27,223 | 26,378 | -845 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,122 | 25,852 | +24,730 |
| Switzerland | 19,559 | 5,065 | -14,494 |
| Taiwan | 928 | 22,184 | +21,256 |
| Belgium | 15,031 | 1,446 | -13,585 |
| Poland | 4,379 | 0 | -4,379 |
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 | 2,783,066 |
| China | 1,077,826 |
| Ireland | 45,921 |
| Taiwan | 23,112 |
| Switzerland | 5,065 |
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 | 2,174,063 | 609,003 | -1,565,060 |
| China | 687,530 | 390,296 | -297,234 |
| Ireland | 34,748 | 11,173 | -23,575 |
| Taiwan | 928 | 22,184 | +21,256 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,065 | +5,065 |
| United Kingdom | 2,100 | 0 | -2,100 |
| Poland | 1,158 | 0 | -1,158 |
| Spain | 1,117 | 0 | -1,117 |
| India | 1,012 | 0 | -1,012 |
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 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 3,164,473 |
| Air transport | 502,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 270,044 |
| Other | 6,296 |
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) | 2,335,565 | 828,908 | -1,506,657 |
| Air transport | 359,558 | 143,386 | -216,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 204,617 | 65,427 | -139,190 |
| Other | 6,296 | 0 | -6,296 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,341,502 |
| Felixstowe | 501,820 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 398,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 134,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,302 |
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 | 1,820,250 | 521,252 | -1,298,998 |
| Felixstowe | 348,383 | 153,437 | -194,946 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 317,764 | 81,172 | -236,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,893 | 54,470 | -25,423 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,577 | 91,725 | +67,148 |
| Dover | 69,934 | 21,589 | -48,345 |
| Southampton | 45,294 | 8,244 | -37,050 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,854 | 48,382 | +43,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,801 | 0 | -40,801 |
| Holyhead | 14,875 | 23,860 | +8,985 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 85 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 68 |
| CULTECH LTD | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| SABAL HEALTH AND PHARMA LTD | 30 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 29 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 25 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 18 |
| UNIFECT LTD | 15 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 14 |
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 | 2,129,981 |
| Netherlands | 191,438 |
| China | 160,060 |
| Germany | 37,997 |
| Spain | 29,286 |
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 | 115,046 | 2,014,935 | +1,899,889 |
| Netherlands | 78,838 | 112,600 | +33,762 |
| China | 159,060 | 1,000 | -158,060 |
| Germany | 1,409 | 36,588 | +35,179 |
| Spain | 12,268 | 17,018 | +4,750 |
| Greece | 12,229 | 12,737 | +508 |
| Singapore | 17,789 | 1,020 | -16,769 |
| India | 13,935 | 0 | -13,935 |
| France | 10,951 | 925 | -10,026 |
| Qatar | 9,761 | 0 | -9,761 |
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 | 2,219,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,308 |
| 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 | 165,858 | 2,053,963 | +1,888,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,115 | 157,193 | +47,078 |
| 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 | 213,889 |
| Felixstowe | 159,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 111,153 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,654 |
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 | 13,935 | 2,013,754 | +1,999,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,673 | 115,216 | +16,543 |
| Felixstowe | 159,060 | 0 | -159,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,972 | 1,181 | -108,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,626 | 39,028 | -1,598 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 33,334 | +33,334 |
| Harwich | 2,902 | 8,643 | +5,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,390 | 1,241 | -6,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,540 | 0 | -8,540 |
| Southampton | 1,859 | 0 | -1,859 |
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