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 | 30,692,208 |
| Belgium | 5,911,645 |
| Netherlands | 3,791,390 |
| Ireland | 294,168 |
| Germany | 179,652 |
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 | 13,879,133 | 16,813,075 | +2,933,942 |
| Belgium | 2,812,497 | 3,099,148 | +286,651 |
| Netherlands | 2,115,573 | 1,675,817 | -439,756 |
| Ireland | 239,154 | 55,014 | -184,140 |
| Germany | 57,658 | 121,994 | +64,336 |
| Spain | 120,300 | 20,387 | -99,913 |
| United States | 3,284 | 13,862 | +10,578 |
| China | 6,370 | 0 | -6,370 |
| Switzerland | 1,441 | 3,999 | +2,558 |
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 | 18,488,315 |
| Spain | 6,707,179 |
| United States | 6,217,569 |
| France | 3,501,636 |
| Belgium | 367,136 |
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 | 9,041,551 | 9,446,764 | +405,213 |
| Spain | 2,019,426 | 4,687,753 | +2,668,327 |
| United States | 2,175,938 | 4,041,631 | +1,865,693 |
| France | 2,703,172 | 798,464 | -1,904,708 |
| Belgium | 352,396 | 14,740 | -337,656 |
| Brazil | 77,900 | 0 | -77,900 |
| Germany | 57,658 | 0 | -57,658 |
| Austria | 36,906 | 0 | -36,906 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +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) | 31,317,499 |
| Other | 5,580,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,833,625 |
| Air transport | 305,733 |
| 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) | 14,487,618 | 16,829,881 | +2,342,263 |
| Other | 2,770,463 | 2,809,945 | +39,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,913,647 | 1,919,978 | +6,331 |
| Air transport | 62,241 | 243,492 | +181,251 |
| Road transport | 1,441 | 0 | -1,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 17,069,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,610,802 |
| 000 | 5,580,408 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,646,096 |
| Hull | 1,450,182 |
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 | 8,268,264 | 8,801,249 | +532,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,849,316 | 6,761,486 | +1,912,170 |
| 000 | 2,770,463 | 2,809,945 | +39,482 |
| Middlesbrough | 618,335 | 1,027,761 | +409,426 |
| Hull | 776,244 | 673,938 | -102,306 |
| Dover | 619,764 | 580,063 | -39,701 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 522,097 | 448,516 | -73,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 224,020 | 149,394 | -74,626 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,587 | 239,493 | +186,906 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOY PARK LIMITED | 52 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 51 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 51 |
| CROWN CHICKEN LIMITED | 50 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 30 |
| FACCENDA FOODS LIMITED | 30 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 27 |
| GLW FEEDS LIMITED | 24 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | 226,680 |
| United States | 95,919 |
| Indonesia | 21,973 |
| France | 13,679 |
| Germany | 12,440 |
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 | 102,789 | 123,891 | +21,102 |
| United States | 89,171 | 6,748 | -82,423 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 21,973 | +21,973 |
| France | 2,982 | 10,697 | +7,715 |
| Germany | 4,019 | 8,421 | +4,402 |
| Singapore | 1,949 | 0 | -1,949 |
| South Korea | 1,635 | 0 | -1,635 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,247 | +1,247 |
| 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 | 231,282 |
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 | 96,694 | 134,588 | +37,894 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 231,282 |
| Air transport | 144,240 |
| 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 | 96,694 | 134,588 | +37,894 |
| Air transport | 105,851 | 38,389 | -67,462 |
| 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 | 231,282 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,204 |
| ZLC | 43,490 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,065 |
| 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 | 96,694 | 134,588 | +37,894 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,627 | 3,577 | -77,050 |
| ZLC | 13,096 | 30,394 | +17,298 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,128 | 937 | -11,191 |
| 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