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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,904,491 |
| China | 1,847,171 |
| Belgium | 1,757,509 |
| Netherlands | 1,189,327 |
| Italy | 1,146,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 176,169 | 1,728,322 | +1,552,153 |
| China | 937,901 | 909,270 | -28,631 |
| Belgium | 799,798 | 957,711 | +157,913 |
| Netherlands | 510,901 | 678,426 | +167,525 |
| Italy | 745,705 | 401,259 | -344,446 |
| United States | 299,635 | 229,921 | -69,714 |
| Norway | 330,266 | 0 | -330,266 |
| Germany | 73,400 | 207,681 | +134,281 |
| Spain | 54,397 | 187,702 | +133,305 |
| 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 | 3,246,051 |
| Switzerland | 1,901,886 |
| Belgium | 1,313,631 |
| Italy | 1,040,260 |
| United States | 440,444 |
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 | 1,575,465 | 1,670,586 | +95,121 |
| Switzerland | 174,757 | 1,727,129 | +1,552,372 |
| Belgium | 667,479 | 646,152 | -21,327 |
| Italy | 673,738 | 366,522 | -307,216 |
| United States | 336,724 | 103,720 | -233,004 |
| Spain | 128,863 | 267,272 | +138,409 |
| Germany | 76,129 | 176,986 | +100,857 |
| Viet Nam | 1,098 | 200,029 | +198,931 |
| Denmark | 61,673 | 0 | -61,673 |
| Netherlands | 1,861 | 47,131 | +45,270 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 5,463,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,922,677 |
| Other | 680,427 |
| Air transport | 417,235 |
| 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) | 1,960,388 | 3,502,827 | +1,542,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,430,740 | 1,491,937 | +61,197 |
| Other | 368,528 | 311,899 | -56,629 |
| Air transport | 229,133 | 188,102 | -41,031 |
| Road transport | 61,223 | 19,219 | -42,004 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,466,701 |
| London | 1,058,985 |
| Felixstowe | 997,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 832,815 |
| 000 | 680,427 |
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 | 313,101 | 2,153,600 | +1,840,499 |
| London | 670,598 | 388,387 | -282,211 |
| Felixstowe | 497,923 | 499,804 | +1,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,898 | 485,917 | +139,019 |
| 000 | 368,528 | 311,899 | -56,629 |
| Belfast Port | 188,671 | 297,503 | +108,832 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 93,603 | 377,509 | +283,906 |
| Hull | 316,118 | 35,548 | -280,570 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 330,266 | 0 | -330,266 |
| Harwich | 168,129 | 75,297 | -92,832 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
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 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 327,478 |
| United States | 321,739 |
| Ireland | 131,496 |
| Netherlands | 38,096 |
| Poland | 36,725 |
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 | 79,737 | 51,759 | -27,978 |
| Netherlands | 21,892 | 16,204 | -5,688 |
| Poland | 36,725 | 0 | -36,725 |
| Switzerland | 3,835 | 23,637 | +19,802 |
| Portugal | 25,058 | 0 | -25,058 |
| Hungary | 21,236 | 0 | -21,236 |
| Germany | 15,978 | 886 | -15,092 |
| Sweden | 16,329 | 0 | -16,329 |
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 | 107,410 |
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 | 63,559 | 43,851 | -19,708 |
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 | 669,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 243,716 |
| Other | 107,410 |
| 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 | 337,523 | 331,967 | -5,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 196,245 | 47,471 | -148,774 |
| Other | 63,559 | 43,851 | -19,708 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 378,939 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,983 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,438 |
| 000 | 107,410 |
| Glasgow Airport | 99,194 |
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 | 162,205 | 14,778 | -147,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,376 | 167,062 | +159,686 |
| 000 | 63,559 | 43,851 | -19,708 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 99,194 | +99,194 |
| Tyne | 0 | 17,540 | +17,540 |
| Holyhead | 11,088 | 5,635 | -5,453 |
| Dover | 8,344 | 6,097 | -2,247 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,669 | 10,017 | +7,348 |
| 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