Import/export HS code 292511: Saccharin and its salts
A sweetening agent used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages
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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 | 2,523,176 |
| Germany | 940,699 |
| Netherlands | 539,097 |
| South Korea | 457,245 |
| India | 452,436 |
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 | 1,662,978 | 860,198 | -802,780 |
| Germany | 440,243 | 500,456 | +60,213 |
| Netherlands | 311,306 | 227,791 | -83,515 |
| South Korea | 205,635 | 251,610 | +45,975 |
| India | 258,913 | 193,523 | -65,390 |
| Spain | 47,374 | 322,332 | +274,958 |
| Belgium | 42,528 | 83,385 | +40,857 |
| Ireland | 63,948 | 49,215 | -14,733 |
| Switzerland | 66,207 | 0 | -66,207 |
| Canada | 53,663 | 0 | -53,663 |
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 | 4,087,747 |
| South Korea | 615,085 |
| Spain | 339,196 |
| India | 188,323 |
| Switzerland | 143,794 |
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 | 2,435,835 | 1,651,912 | -783,923 |
| South Korea | 329,016 | 286,069 | -42,947 |
| Spain | 12,849 | 326,347 | +313,498 |
| India | 91,216 | 97,107 | +5,891 |
| Switzerland | 142,891 | 903 | -141,988 |
| Ireland | 63,948 | 49,215 | -14,733 |
| Thailand | 0 | 61,338 | +61,338 |
| Canada | 53,663 | 0 | -53,663 |
| Germany | 33,582 | 17,424 | -16,158 |
| United States | 7,305 | 9,887 | +2,582 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,495,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,742,947 |
| Road transport | 218,175 |
| Other | 137,789 |
| Air transport | 81,313 |
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) | 2,260,824 | 1,235,175 | -1,025,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 715,915 | 1,027,032 | +311,117 |
| Road transport | 11,254 | 206,921 | +195,667 |
| Other | 126,740 | 11,049 | -115,691 |
| Air transport | 55,591 | 25,722 | -29,869 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,562,740 |
| Dover | 1,020,315 |
| Southampton | 689,309 |
| ZLC | 266,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,642,724 | 920,016 | -722,708 |
| Dover | 425,380 | 594,935 | +169,555 |
| Southampton | 469,478 | 219,831 | -249,647 |
| ZLC | 66,261 | 200,090 | +133,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,672 | 146,213 | +42,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 160,389 | +160,389 |
| 000 | 126,740 | 11,049 | -115,691 |
| London | 106,972 | 1,320 | -105,652 |
| Holyhead | 56,302 | 48,293 | -8,009 |
| Harwich | 57,556 | 30,790 | -26,766 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 82 |
| NUTRIAD LTD | 58 |
| CEUTA HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 51 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 50 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 48 |
| ATLANTIC CHEMICALS TRADING UK LTD | 43 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 39 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 33 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 202,221 |
| Ireland | 174,609 |
| Netherlands | 47,377 |
| United States | 20,175 |
| Malta | 15,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 39,896 | 162,325 | +122,429 |
| Ireland | 55,642 | 118,967 | +63,325 |
| Netherlands | 40,125 | 7,252 | -32,873 |
| United States | 15,237 | 4,938 | -10,299 |
| Malta | 5,235 | 10,136 | +4,901 |
| Bahrain | 7,074 | 4,144 | -2,930 |
| France | 4,877 | 5,130 | +253 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,816 | 4,022 | +206 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,250 | 1,185 | -3,065 |
| Greece | 0 | 5,380 | +5,380 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 37,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 19,296 | 17,920 | -1,376 |
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) | 421,956 |
| Other | 37,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,155 |
| Air transport | 21,659 |
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) | 132,054 | 289,902 | +157,848 |
| Other | 19,296 | 17,920 | -1,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,828 | 19,327 | +3,499 |
| Air transport | 18,444 | 3,215 | -15,229 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,931 |
| Heysham | 77,680 |
| Holyhead | 49,227 |
| 000 | 37,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,426 | 185,505 | +131,079 |
| Heysham | 24,802 | 52,878 | +28,076 |
| Holyhead | 5,258 | 43,969 | +38,711 |
| 000 | 19,296 | 17,920 | -1,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,890 | 6,136 | -4,754 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,365 | 9,214 | +2,849 |
| Harwich | 14,749 | 0 | -14,749 |
| Felixstowe | 13,494 | 0 | -13,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,299 | 0 | -10,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,145 | 1,185 | -6,960 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sweetening agent used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages