Import/export HS code 292310: Choline and its salts
A nutrient used in food, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,688,083 |
| Belgium | 1,601,193 |
| Switzerland | 1,209,107 |
| Italy | 1,106,457 |
| Netherlands | 1,033,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,000,857 | 687,226 | -313,631 |
| Belgium | 818,980 | 782,213 | -36,767 |
| Switzerland | 328,376 | 880,731 | +552,355 |
| Italy | 753,734 | 352,723 | -401,011 |
| Netherlands | 493,137 | 540,140 | +47,003 |
| United States | 272,836 | 239,258 | -33,578 |
| Norway | 408,839 | 0 | -408,839 |
| Germany | 96,540 | 175,644 | +79,104 |
| Spain | 51,663 | 121,116 | +69,453 |
| Denmark | 46,615 | 43,363 | -3,252 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,026,035 |
| Belgium | 1,233,451 |
| Switzerland | 1,206,502 |
| Italy | 1,036,684 |
| United States | 427,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,663,880 | 1,362,155 | -301,725 |
| Belgium | 739,724 | 493,727 | -245,997 |
| Switzerland | 326,964 | 879,538 | +552,574 |
| Italy | 678,591 | 358,093 | -320,498 |
| United States | 312,898 | 114,391 | -198,507 |
| Spain | 106,900 | 194,728 | +87,828 |
| Germany | 81,405 | 150,164 | +68,759 |
| Denmark | 45,397 | 38,863 | -6,534 |
| Viet Nam | 1,098 | 51,019 | +49,921 |
| Netherlands | 1,861 | 39,232 | +37,371 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 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) | 4,565,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,592,865 |
| Other | 633,004 |
| Air transport | 350,877 |
| Road transport | 95,406 |
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) | 2,132,403 | 2,433,101 | +300,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,473,100 | 1,119,765 | -353,335 |
| Other | 386,122 | 246,882 | -139,240 |
| Air transport | 262,210 | 88,667 | -173,543 |
| Road transport | 65,764 | 29,642 | -36,122 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,671,332 |
| London | 1,144,678 |
| Felixstowe | 996,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 718,001 |
| 000 | 633,004 |
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 | 480,793 | 1,190,539 | +709,746 |
| London | 700,387 | 444,291 | -256,096 |
| Felixstowe | 496,310 | 500,032 | +3,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 303,137 | 414,864 | +111,727 |
| 000 | 386,122 | 246,882 | -139,240 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 408,839 | 0 | -408,839 |
| Belfast Port | 224,722 | 139,354 | -85,368 |
| Hull | 292,889 | 58,777 | -234,112 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 12,971 | 322,775 | +309,804 |
| Harwich | 191,879 | 75,297 | -116,582 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 327,478 |
| United States | 321,739 |
| Ireland | 121,665 |
| Netherlands | 39,501 |
| Poland | 37,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 327,478 | 0 | -327,478 |
| United States | 0 | 321,739 | +321,739 |
| Ireland | 76,275 | 45,390 | -30,885 |
| Netherlands | 27,882 | 11,619 | -16,263 |
| Poland | 29,088 | 8,855 | -20,233 |
| Switzerland | 3,835 | 23,637 | +19,802 |
| Portugal | 27,100 | 0 | -27,100 |
| Hungary | 20,906 | 2,405 | -18,501 |
| Sweden | 22,758 | 0 | -22,758 |
| Germany | 8,302 | 9,774 | +1,472 |
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 | 98,877 |
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 | 57,275 | 41,602 | -15,673 |
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 | 665,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,597 |
| Other | 98,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,957 |
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 | 341,921 | 323,149 | -18,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 201,395 | 74,202 | -127,193 |
| Other | 57,275 | 41,602 | -15,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,085 | 1,872 | -213 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 378,939 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,730 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,836 |
| Glasgow Airport | 99,194 |
| 000 | 98,877 |
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 | 327,478 | 51,461 | -276,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 154,374 | 43,356 | -111,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,774 | 167,062 | +155,288 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 99,194 | +99,194 |
| 000 | 57,275 | 41,602 | -15,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,498 | 3,421 | -12,077 |
| Tyne | 0 | 17,540 | +17,540 |
| Dover | 10,411 | 6,097 | -4,314 |
| Holyhead | 12,645 | 3,788 | -8,857 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,669 | 5,432 | +2,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A nutrient used in food, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals