Import/export HS code 29314930: Etidronic acid and salts
Chemicals used in water treatment and medicine
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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 | 2,292,807 |
| Belgium | 224,284 |
| Italy | 150,519 |
| Netherlands | 138,955 |
| Germany | 37,977 |
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 | 1,477,610 | 815,197 | -662,413 |
| Belgium | 138,584 | 85,700 | -52,884 |
| Italy | 97,131 | 53,388 | -43,743 |
| Netherlands | 3,233 | 135,722 | +132,489 |
| Germany | 10,702 | 27,275 | +16,573 |
| Austria | 9,937 | 23,820 | +13,883 |
| France | 8,983 | 0 | -8,983 |
| Switzerland | 1,890 | 6,840 | +4,950 |
| Finland | 3,621 | 0 | -3,621 |
| Sweden | 2,256 | 0 | -2,256 |
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 | 2,379,292 |
| Germany | 138,684 |
| United Kingdom | 136,900 |
| Italy | 125,699 |
| Belgium | 75,080 |
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 | 1,534,739 | 844,553 | -690,186 |
| Germany | 2,256 | 136,428 | +134,172 |
| United Kingdom | 66,666 | 70,234 | +3,568 |
| Italy | 63,095 | 62,604 | -491 |
| Belgium | 66,867 | 8,213 | -58,654 |
| Switzerland | 9,937 | 23,820 | +13,883 |
| India | 1,729 | 2,090 | +361 |
| Finland | 3,621 | 0 | -3,621 |
| Spain | 3,369 | 0 | -3,369 |
| Netherlands | 1,668 | 0 | -1,668 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,268,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 597,211 |
| Air transport | 36,013 |
| Other | 712 |
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) | 1,456,297 | 812,368 | -643,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,457 | 311,754 | +26,297 |
| Air transport | 12,193 | 23,820 | +11,627 |
| Other | 0 | 712 | +712 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,246,349 |
| Felixstowe | 986,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 268,915 |
| London | 143,401 |
| Dover | 75,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 956,712 | 289,637 | -667,075 |
| Felixstowe | 503,567 | 482,528 | -21,039 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,742 | 118,173 | -32,569 |
| London | 3,621 | 139,780 | +136,159 |
| Dover | 44,467 | 30,765 | -13,702 |
| Purfleet | 48,215 | 10,762 | -37,453 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 40,203 | +40,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 23,820 | +23,820 |
| Killingholme | 12,278 | 7,212 | -5,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,331 | 0 | -17,331 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 15 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 13 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 6 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 6 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 3 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CENTRAL CHEMICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,652,488 |
| Thailand | 4,961,828 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,073,650 |
| Netherlands | 1,809,201 |
| Belgium | 1,463,621 |
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 | 6,706,634 | 6,945,854 | +239,220 |
| Thailand | 2,868,104 | 2,093,724 | -774,380 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,063,290 | 1,010,360 | -52,930 |
| Netherlands | 1,094,662 | 714,539 | -380,123 |
| Belgium | 860,381 | 603,240 | -257,141 |
| Germany | 707,903 | 494,451 | -213,452 |
| China | 582,191 | 563,524 | -18,667 |
| Brazil | 622,552 | 428,824 | -193,728 |
| France | 622,092 | 288,939 | -333,153 |
| Taiwan | 495,044 | 338,838 | -156,206 |
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 | 14,166 |
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 | 7,668 | 6,498 | -1,170 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,556,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,820,626 |
| Air transport | 55,213 |
| Other | 14,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,014,111 | 13,542,322 | -2,471,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,466,763 | 2,353,863 | -1,112,900 |
| Air transport | 50,978 | 4,235 | -46,743 |
| Other | 7,668 | 6,498 | -1,170 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 21,063,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,477,019 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,037,873 |
| Felixstowe | 1,388,021 |
| Thamesport | 1,082,263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,104,871 | 10,958,776 | +853,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,950,110 | 1,526,909 | -2,423,201 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,960,233 | 2,077,640 | -882,593 |
| Felixstowe | 795,822 | 592,199 | -203,623 |
| Thamesport | 669,631 | 412,632 | -256,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,736 | 129,094 | -157,642 |
| London | 204,712 | 92,350 | -112,362 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 178,736 | 49,636 | -129,100 |
| Harwich | 88,085 | 48,256 | -39,829 |
| Milford | 98,346 | 0 | -98,346 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29314930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in water treatment and medicine