Import/export HS code 29314940: Nitrilotrimethanediyl trisphosphonic acid and salts
Chemicals used in water treatment 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,539,543 |
| Germany | 1,418,196 |
| France | 258,511 |
| Belgium | 198,407 |
| India | 72,550 |
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 | 1,359,118 | 1,180,425 | -178,693 |
| Germany | 976,179 | 442,017 | -534,162 |
| France | 118,079 | 140,432 | +22,353 |
| Belgium | 121,022 | 77,385 | -43,637 |
| India | 51,598 | 20,952 | -30,646 |
| Netherlands | 39,227 | 14,350 | -24,877 |
| Egypt | 31,494 | 0 | -31,494 |
| Italy | 5,017 | 14,218 | +9,201 |
| Spain | 11,982 | 0 | -11,982 |
| United States | 2,769 | 3,098 | +329 |
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 | 2,618,210 |
| Germany | 1,454,738 |
| France | 232,445 |
| Belgium | 173,174 |
| India | 79,169 |
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 | 1,425,046 | 1,193,164 | -231,882 |
| Germany | 959,091 | 495,647 | -463,444 |
| France | 138,243 | 94,202 | -44,041 |
| Belgium | 102,766 | 70,408 | -32,358 |
| India | 51,598 | 27,571 | -24,027 |
| Italy | 34,343 | 8,787 | -25,556 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,098 | +3,098 |
| Slovakia | 2,769 | 0 | -2,769 |
| United Kingdom | 2,629 | 0 | -2,629 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,151 | +2,151 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 2,658,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,919,619 |
| Air transport | 33,267 |
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) | 1,456,160 | 1,202,467 | -253,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,232,307 | 687,312 | -544,995 |
| Air transport | 28,018 | 5,249 | -22,769 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,803,292 |
| Harwich | 713,589 |
| Southampton | 692,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 426,771 |
| Dover | 323,203 |
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 | 1,015,359 | 787,933 | -227,426 |
| Harwich | 508,773 | 204,816 | -303,957 |
| Southampton | 313,619 | 378,615 | +64,996 |
| Eurotunnel | 238,847 | 187,924 | -50,923 |
| Dover | 154,334 | 168,869 | +14,535 |
| Liverpool Docks | 234,562 | 34,829 | -199,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,414 | 96,143 | -26,271 |
| Killingholme | 57,377 | 12,848 | -44,529 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 31,494 | 0 | -31,494 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,249 | 0 | -25,249 |
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
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 32 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 30 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 15 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 14 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 13 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 9 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 7 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 5 |
| H2O INNOVATION UK LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,895,737 |
| United States | 4,130,379 |
| Spain | 3,240,726 |
| Netherlands | 2,541,361 |
| Italy | 2,528,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,334,757 | 3,560,980 | -1,773,777 |
| United States | 2,811,337 | 1,319,042 | -1,492,295 |
| Spain | 1,988,440 | 1,252,286 | -736,154 |
| Netherlands | 1,176,118 | 1,365,243 | +189,125 |
| Italy | 1,331,504 | 1,197,488 | -134,016 |
| France | 531,285 | 805,939 | +274,654 |
| Norway | 562,642 | 752,938 | +190,296 |
| South Africa | 796,263 | 418,736 | -377,527 |
| Germany | 635,385 | 453,051 | -182,334 |
| Poland | 205,283 | 606,018 | +400,735 |
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) | 21,669,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,774,378 |
| Air transport | 56,822 |
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) | 11,816,513 | 9,853,131 | -1,963,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,349,780 | 5,424,598 | -3,925,182 |
| Air transport | 33,595 | 23,227 | -10,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,769,977 |
| London | 7,768,325 |
| Southampton | 5,226,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,006,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,623,601 |
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 | 5,634,834 | 5,135,143 | -499,691 |
| London | 4,371,897 | 3,396,428 | -975,469 |
| Southampton | 3,391,306 | 1,834,826 | -1,556,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,457,698 | 1,549,098 | -1,908,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,354,400 | 1,269,201 | -85,199 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,104,032 | 778,617 | -325,415 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 559,259 | 264,720 | -294,539 |
| Felixstowe | 521,611 | 161,276 | -360,335 |
| Thamesport | 217,373 | 401,129 | +183,756 |
| Harwich | 124,149 | 119,641 | -4,508 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29314940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in water treatment and industrial processes