Import/export HS code 292320: Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids
Natural compounds used in food, cosmetics, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 24,598,021 |
| United States | 14,814,608 |
| Sweden | 10,364,363 |
| Denmark | 8,218,189 |
| Germany | 3,208,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,136,092 | 12,461,929 | +325,837 |
| United States | 13,096,225 | 1,718,383 | -11,377,842 |
| Sweden | 37,959 | 10,326,404 | +10,288,445 |
| Denmark | 3,908,671 | 4,309,518 | +400,847 |
| Germany | 1,549,131 | 1,659,766 | +110,635 |
| Ireland | 1,352,360 | 1,840,373 | +488,013 |
| India | 1,267,678 | 1,145,633 | -122,045 |
| Belgium | 873,996 | 817,625 | -56,371 |
| Spain | 890,847 | 646,918 | -243,929 |
| France | 431,368 | 873,314 | +441,946 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,105,446 |
| Argentina | 10,494,030 |
| Sweden | 10,272,091 |
| Denmark | 8,071,684 |
| Netherlands | 7,987,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,039,547 | 2,065,899 | -10,973,648 |
| Argentina | 5,589,937 | 4,904,093 | -685,844 |
| Sweden | 1,519 | 10,270,572 | +10,269,053 |
| Denmark | 3,940,469 | 4,131,215 | +190,746 |
| Netherlands | 3,087,323 | 4,900,083 | +1,812,760 |
| Germany | 2,965,086 | 3,485,071 | +519,985 |
| India | 2,542,113 | 1,973,320 | -568,793 |
| Spain | 859,827 | 518,290 | -341,537 |
| Poland | 544,513 | 298,046 | -246,467 |
| Ukraine | 421,640 | 314,629 | -107,011 |
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 | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 31,836,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,164,889 |
| Air transport | 15,146,207 |
| Other | 4,284,558 |
| Road transport | 54,453 |
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) | 11,207,832 | 20,628,187 | +9,420,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,248,068 | 11,916,821 | +1,668,753 |
| Air transport | 12,605,214 | 2,540,993 | -10,064,221 |
| Other | 2,447,856 | 1,836,702 | -611,154 |
| Road transport | 7,843 | 46,610 | +38,767 |
| Rail transport | 917 | 0 | -917 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 12,222,449 |
| Dover | 11,380,648 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,755,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,840,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,159,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 6,133,996 | 6,088,453 | -45,543 |
| Dover | 1,728,452 | 9,652,196 | +7,923,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,274,586 | 480,545 | -8,794,041 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,195,486 | 5,644,715 | +2,449,229 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,539,396 | 4,619,685 | +1,080,289 |
| 000 | 2,447,856 | 1,836,702 | -611,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,335,697 | 956,506 | -1,379,191 |
| London | 1,755,026 | 1,164,729 | -590,297 |
| Felixstowe | 1,244,700 | 1,233,341 | -11,359 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 851,729 | 1,039,998 | +188,269 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 40 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 121 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 112 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 82 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 57 |
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 53 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 52 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 49 |
| INFINITY INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 5,642,897 |
| Ireland | 5,002,679 |
| Spain | 1,026,299 |
| Netherlands | 973,190 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 736,643 |
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 | 2,317,892 | 3,325,005 | +1,007,113 |
| Ireland | 2,459,024 | 2,543,655 | +84,631 |
| Spain | 404,213 | 622,086 | +217,873 |
| Netherlands | 516,513 | 456,677 | -59,836 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 303,107 | 433,536 | +130,429 |
| Poland | 163,496 | 416,644 | +253,148 |
| Turkey | 15,725 | 366,600 | +350,875 |
| Canada | 222,538 | 157,619 | -64,919 |
| Romania | 25,229 | 348,700 | +323,471 |
| Egypt | 188,739 | 171,171 | -17,568 |
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 | 752,897 |
| Ireland | 33,396 |
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 | 260,684 | 492,213 | +231,529 |
| Ireland | 14,774 | 18,622 | +3,848 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,824,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,515,381 |
| Other | 786,293 |
| Air transport | 637,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,979,405 | 4,845,420 | +866,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,466,818 | 5,048,563 | +1,581,745 |
| Other | 275,458 | 510,835 | +235,377 |
| Air transport | 477,584 | 159,454 | -318,130 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,418,080 |
| Southampton | 4,149,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,647,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,557,175 |
| Portsmouth | 1,021,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,737,580 | 2,680,500 | -57,080 |
| Southampton | 941,649 | 3,208,164 | +2,266,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,028,191 | 1,618,827 | +590,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,148,140 | 409,035 | -739,105 |
| Portsmouth | 405,695 | 615,491 | +209,796 |
| 000 | 275,458 | 510,835 | +235,377 |
| Holyhead | 434,005 | 294,643 | -139,362 |
| Felixstowe | 36,025 | 549,589 | +513,564 |
| Heysham | 372,268 | 93,686 | -278,582 |
| Glasgow Airport | 291,967 | 0 | -291,967 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural compounds used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals