Import/export HS code 29309030: DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid
A chemical used in animal feed and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 26,517,104 |
| Belgium | 5,544,296 |
| Netherlands | 3,070,101 |
| Ireland | 331,600 |
| Germany | 236,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,959,776 | 13,557,328 | +597,552 |
| Belgium | 2,661,700 | 2,882,596 | +220,896 |
| Netherlands | 2,152,346 | 917,755 | -1,234,591 |
| Ireland | 259,379 | 72,221 | -187,158 |
| Germany | 114,469 | 121,994 | +7,525 |
| Spain | 188,687 | 3,215 | -185,472 |
| United States | 10,617 | 13,862 | +3,245 |
| China | 6,370 | 0 | -6,370 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,440 | +5,440 |
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 | 15,813,730 |
| Spain | 5,278,591 |
| United States | 4,425,042 |
| France | 4,328,028 |
| Belgium | 925,358 |
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 | 6,700,317 | 9,113,413 | +2,413,096 |
| Spain | 2,209,333 | 3,069,258 | +859,925 |
| United States | 2,201,972 | 2,223,070 | +21,098 |
| France | 3,595,940 | 732,088 | -2,863,852 |
| Belgium | 907,512 | 17,846 | -889,666 |
| Germany | 123,178 | 0 | -123,178 |
| Brazil | 77,900 | 0 | -77,900 |
| Austria | 52,563 | 0 | -52,563 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,999 | +3,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,453,376 |
| Other | 4,899,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,307,989 |
| Air transport | 265,583 |
| Road transport | 1,441 |
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) | 13,736,369 | 13,717,007 | -19,362 |
| Other | 2,484,629 | 2,414,737 | -69,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,078,425 | 1,229,564 | -848,861 |
| Air transport | 53,921 | 211,662 | +157,741 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,441 | +1,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 15,376,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,818,653 |
| 000 | 4,899,366 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,558,670 |
| Hull | 1,347,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 7,918,226 | 7,458,260 | -459,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,778,156 | 5,040,497 | +262,341 |
| 000 | 2,484,629 | 2,414,737 | -69,892 |
| Middlesbrough | 584,256 | 974,414 | +390,158 |
| Hull | 704,942 | 642,796 | -62,146 |
| Dover | 591,396 | 302,072 | -289,324 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 522,097 | 118,507 | -403,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 221,358 | 162,136 | -59,222 |
| Birmingham Airport | 36,934 | 207,663 | +170,729 |
| Poole | 154,362 | 35,033 | -119,329 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 48 |
| MOY PARK LIMITED | 48 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 47 |
| CROWN CHICKEN LIMITED | 46 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| FACCENDA FOODS LIMITED | 30 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 28 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 23 |
| GLW FEEDS LIMITED | 23 |
| NUTRIAD LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 222,131 |
| United States | 95,985 |
| France | 13,679 |
| Germany | 10,242 |
| Indonesia | 4,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 119,493 | 102,638 | -16,855 |
| United States | 64,796 | 31,189 | -33,607 |
| France | 0 | 13,679 | +13,679 |
| Germany | 4,019 | 6,223 | +2,204 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 4,659 | +4,659 |
| Singapore | 1,949 | 0 | -1,949 |
| South Korea | 1,635 | 0 | -1,635 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,034 | +1,034 |
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 | 226,733 |
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 | 113,398 | 113,335 | -63 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 226,733 |
| Air transport | 123,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 113,398 | 113,335 | -63 |
| Air transport | 78,494 | 45,053 | -33,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,034 | +1,034 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 226,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,960 |
| ZLC | 23,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 113,398 | 113,335 | -63 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,252 | 27,708 | -28,544 |
| ZLC | 10,114 | 13,864 | +3,750 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,128 | 0 | -12,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,481 | +3,481 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,034 | +1,034 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29309030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in animal feed and industrial processes