Import/export HS code 292310: Choline and its salts
A nutrient used in food, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,867,959 |
| Switzerland | 1,865,479 |
| Belgium | 1,691,850 |
| Netherlands | 1,107,726 |
| Italy | 1,074,403 |
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 | 889,003 | 978,956 | +89,953 |
| Switzerland | 415,368 | 1,450,111 | +1,034,743 |
| Belgium | 795,127 | 896,723 | +101,596 |
| Netherlands | 500,065 | 607,661 | +107,596 |
| Italy | 708,623 | 365,780 | -342,843 |
| United States | 315,100 | 198,429 | -116,671 |
| Germany | 98,092 | 202,960 | +104,868 |
| Norway | 246,127 | 0 | -246,127 |
| Spain | 84,783 | 150,084 | +65,301 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 174,813 | +174,813 |
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 | 3,192,069 |
| Switzerland | 1,862,874 |
| Belgium | 1,253,764 |
| Italy | 907,047 |
| United States | 447,911 |
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 | 1,527,527 | 1,664,542 | +137,015 |
| Switzerland | 413,956 | 1,448,918 | +1,034,962 |
| Belgium | 613,934 | 639,830 | +25,896 |
| Italy | 559,046 | 348,001 | -211,045 |
| United States | 353,141 | 94,770 | -258,371 |
| Spain | 181,891 | 210,325 | +28,434 |
| Germany | 101,262 | 161,600 | +60,338 |
| Viet Nam | 1,098 | 200,029 | +198,931 |
| Netherlands | 27,431 | 21,561 | -5,870 |
| Denmark | 38,863 | 0 | -38,863 |
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 | 7 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 5,255,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,837,781 |
| Other | 640,499 |
| Air transport | 398,998 |
| Road transport | 80,442 |
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) | 2,146,146 | 3,109,682 | +963,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,351,400 | 1,486,381 | +134,981 |
| Other | 376,463 | 264,036 | -112,427 |
| Air transport | 216,328 | 182,670 | -33,658 |
| Road transport | 68,492 | 11,950 | -56,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,418,569 |
| London | 1,010,193 |
| Felixstowe | 988,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 808,568 |
| 000 | 640,499 |
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 | 589,872 | 1,828,697 | +1,238,825 |
| London | 645,263 | 364,930 | -280,333 |
| Felixstowe | 407,312 | 581,596 | +174,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,761 | 413,807 | +19,046 |
| 000 | 376,463 | 264,036 | -112,427 |
| Belfast Port | 226,021 | 275,171 | +49,150 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 165,390 | 334,166 | +168,776 |
| Hull | 292,510 | 35,548 | -256,962 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 246,127 | 0 | -246,127 |
| Purfleet | 63,471 | 142,948 | +79,477 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
20 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 321,739 |
| Ireland | 115,206 |
| Poland | 29,768 |
| Switzerland | 27,472 |
| Netherlands | 24,948 |
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 | 170,561 | 151,178 | -19,383 |
| Ireland | 77,420 | 37,786 | -39,634 |
| Poland | 29,768 | 0 | -29,768 |
| Switzerland | 9,932 | 17,540 | +7,608 |
| Netherlands | 8,744 | 16,204 | +7,460 |
| Hungary | 17,108 | 0 | -17,108 |
| Germany | 15,978 | 886 | -15,092 |
| Sweden | 16,329 | 0 | -16,329 |
| France | 7,558 | 2,605 | -4,953 |
| Italy | 9,215 | 0 | -9,215 |
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 | 92,289 |
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 | 62,411 | 29,878 | -32,533 |
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 | 339,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 194,035 |
| Other | 92,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,872 |
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 | 179,347 | 159,996 | -19,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,661 | 41,374 | -111,287 |
| Other | 62,411 | 29,878 | -32,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,872 | +1,872 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 174,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,471 |
| Glasgow Airport | 99,194 |
| 000 | 92,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 172,832 | 1,606 | -171,226 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,693 | 14,778 | -98,915 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 99,194 | +99,194 |
| 000 | 62,411 | 29,878 | -32,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,083 | 50,378 | +49,295 |
| Tyne | 0 | 17,540 | +17,540 |
| Holyhead | 9,919 | 5,635 | -4,284 |
| Dover | 14,441 | 0 | -14,441 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,432 | 4,585 | -847 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,141 | 3,421 | -2,720 |
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