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 | 2,447,714 |
| Germany | 781,857 |
| Netherlands | 477,733 |
| India | 453,209 |
| Spain | 367,291 |
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 | 1,813,613 | 634,101 | -1,179,512 |
| Germany | 370,959 | 410,898 | +39,939 |
| Netherlands | 372,069 | 105,664 | -266,405 |
| India | 348,397 | 104,812 | -243,585 |
| Spain | 47,374 | 319,917 | +272,543 |
| South Korea | 200,408 | 148,722 | -51,686 |
| Ireland | 79,114 | 33,002 | -46,112 |
| Belgium | 42,900 | 50,638 | +7,738 |
| Switzerland | 11,200 | 55,007 | +43,807 |
| 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 | 3,686,037 |
| South Korea | 531,855 |
| Spain | 335,411 |
| India | 285,512 |
| Switzerland | 158,402 |
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 | 2,538,698 | 1,147,339 | -1,391,359 |
| South Korea | 362,054 | 169,801 | -192,253 |
| Spain | 11,514 | 323,897 | +312,383 |
| India | 180,700 | 104,812 | -75,888 |
| Switzerland | 93,502 | 64,900 | -28,602 |
| Ireland | 79,114 | 33,002 | -46,112 |
| Canada | 53,663 | 0 | -53,663 |
| Germany | 28,875 | 22,131 | -6,744 |
| United States | 7,305 | 2,210 | -5,095 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,233 | +2,233 |
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 | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 3,391,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,529,580 |
| Other | 165,473 |
| Air transport | 75,804 |
| Road transport | 66,829 |
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) | 2,507,485 | 884,228 | -1,623,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 631,971 | 897,609 | +265,638 |
| Other | 150,643 | 14,830 | -135,813 |
| Air transport | 62,321 | 13,483 | -48,838 |
| Road transport | 4,806 | 62,023 | +57,217 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,513,769 |
| Dover | 983,576 |
| Southampton | 602,042 |
| 000 | 165,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,586 |
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 | 1,863,177 | 650,592 | -1,212,585 |
| Dover | 352,297 | 631,279 | +278,982 |
| Southampton | 452,383 | 149,659 | -302,724 |
| 000 | 150,643 | 14,830 | -135,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,183 | 65,403 | -7,780 |
| London | 119,325 | 1,320 | -118,005 |
| ZLC | 4,806 | 110,199 | +105,393 |
| Holyhead | 70,478 | 32,080 | -38,398 |
| Harwich | 93,588 | 2,210 | -91,378 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 86,770 | +86,770 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 78 |
| NUTRIAD LTD | 56 |
| CEUTA HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 51 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 47 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 43 |
| ATLANTIC CHEMICALS TRADING UK LTD | 39 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 36 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 31 |
| 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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 227,703 |
| Ireland | 107,866 |
| Netherlands | 102,832 |
| United States | 17,360 |
| Malta | 12,772 |
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 | 65,378 | 162,325 | +96,947 |
| Ireland | 54,313 | 53,553 | -760 |
| Netherlands | 95,655 | 7,177 | -88,478 |
| United States | 12,422 | 4,938 | -7,484 |
| Malta | 2,644 | 10,128 | +7,484 |
| Bahrain | 5,637 | 5,562 | -75 |
| France | 4,877 | 5,130 | +253 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,816 | 3,026 | -790 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,250 | 1,185 | -3,065 |
| Slovakia | 3,309 | 0 | -3,309 |
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 | 32,913 |
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 | 18,977 | 13,936 | -5,041 |
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) | 391,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,979 |
| Other | 32,913 |
| Air transport | 23,782 |
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) | 171,668 | 219,480 | +47,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,230 | 19,749 | -27,481 |
| Other | 18,977 | 13,936 | -5,041 |
| Air transport | 20,567 | 3,215 | -17,352 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 255,972 |
| Felixstowe | 70,136 |
| Heysham | 51,638 |
| 000 | 32,913 |
| Holyhead | 17,105 |
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 | 77,317 | 178,655 | +101,338 |
| Felixstowe | 69,024 | 1,112 | -67,912 |
| Heysham | 23,772 | 27,866 | +4,094 |
| 000 | 18,977 | 13,936 | -5,041 |
| Holyhead | 5,258 | 11,847 | +6,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,453 | 6,558 | -2,895 |
| Harwich | 14,749 | 0 | -14,749 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,299 | 0 | -10,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,145 | 1,185 | -6,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,083 | 0 | -8,083 |
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