Import/export HS code 29322090: Various lactones
Various other lactone chemicals used in different industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,511,606 |
| Ireland | 25,041,096 |
| China | 24,090,485 |
| Germany | 9,198,304 |
| Switzerland | 8,434,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 24,507,907 | 4,003,699 | -20,504,208 |
| Ireland | 25,034,431 | 6,665 | -25,027,766 |
| China | 10,364,971 | 13,725,514 | +3,360,543 |
| Germany | 5,160,185 | 4,038,119 | -1,122,066 |
| Switzerland | 4,649,926 | 3,784,739 | -865,187 |
| Belgium | 1,776,079 | 1,825,707 | +49,628 |
| Mexico | 1,837,770 | 1,746,674 | -91,096 |
| Spain | 1,597,953 | 1,450,281 | -147,672 |
| France | 1,638,875 | 855,408 | -783,467 |
| United States | 1,110,595 | 590,882 | -519,713 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,016,401 |
| China | 31,935,608 |
| Switzerland | 10,409,335 |
| Netherlands | 8,623,164 |
| Germany | 8,334,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,016,401 | 0 | -33,016,401 |
| China | 14,024,948 | 17,910,660 | +3,885,712 |
| Switzerland | 5,721,937 | 4,687,398 | -1,034,539 |
| Netherlands | 8,429,142 | 194,022 | -8,235,120 |
| Germany | 4,703,354 | 3,631,416 | -1,071,938 |
| Hungary | 5,090,832 | 1,077 | -5,089,755 |
| Mexico | 2,442,568 | 2,355,845 | -86,723 |
| United States | 1,664,270 | 831,020 | -833,250 |
| Spain | 1,103,566 | 1,098,498 | -5,068 |
| India | 682,437 | 901,028 | +218,591 |
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 | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -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) | 74,537,255 |
| Air transport | 19,831,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,293,259 |
| Other | 210,255 |
| Road transport | 38,925 |
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) | 60,601,070 | 13,936,185 | -46,664,885 |
| Air transport | 7,908,582 | 11,923,093 | +4,014,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,783,133 | 7,510,126 | -2,273,007 |
| Other | 136,806 | 73,449 | -63,357 |
| Road transport | 18,249 | 20,676 | +2,427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 41,194,136 |
| Dover | 14,776,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,339,634 |
| Southampton | 9,961,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,984,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 41,193,138 | 998 | -41,192,140 |
| Dover | 6,486,333 | 8,289,710 | +1,803,377 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,991,557 | 6,348,077 | +2,356,520 |
| Southampton | 6,053,937 | 3,907,140 | -2,146,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,298,250 | 2,686,452 | -611,798 |
| Tyne | 5,090,832 | 0 | -5,090,832 |
| Felixstowe | 1,530,324 | 2,199,893 | +669,569 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,419,963 | 1,993,614 | +573,651 |
| Manchester Airport | 608,401 | 2,223,825 | +1,615,424 |
| Killingholme | 1,150,301 | 1,504,578 | +354,277 |
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 | 49 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 124 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 113 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 111 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 111 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 107 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 94 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 81 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 80 |
| OMEGA INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 76 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 26,177,816 |
| Netherlands | 15,590,060 |
| Germany | 15,077,926 |
| Spain | 13,586,069 |
| Belgium | 8,252,010 |
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 | 10,189,832 | 15,987,984 | +5,798,152 |
| Netherlands | 14,408,916 | 1,181,144 | -13,227,772 |
| Germany | 9,319,889 | 5,758,037 | -3,561,852 |
| Spain | 8,357,071 | 5,228,998 | -3,128,073 |
| Belgium | 3,289,412 | 4,962,598 | +1,673,186 |
| China | 2,673,748 | 1,848,734 | -825,014 |
| Japan | 2,246,224 | 880,959 | -1,365,265 |
| France | 1,587,039 | 1,249,237 | -337,802 |
| Argentina | 0 | 1,996,004 | +1,996,004 |
| India | 932,916 | 698,650 | -234,266 |
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) | 56,367,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,832,713 |
| Air transport | 7,599,720 |
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) | 36,703,623 | 19,663,961 | -17,039,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,987,391 | 18,845,322 | +2,857,931 |
| Air transport | 3,290,949 | 4,308,771 | +1,017,822 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,309,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,295,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,610,607 |
| Felixstowe | 13,619,814 |
| Hull | 11,804,082 |
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 | 15,500,597 | 5,809,050 | -9,691,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,849,695 | 7,446,013 | -4,403,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,691,870 | 14,918,737 | +13,226,867 |
| Felixstowe | 10,860,541 | 2,759,273 | -8,101,268 |
| Hull | 7,769,821 | 4,034,261 | -3,735,560 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,462,766 | 3,528,585 | +2,065,819 |
| Southampton | 1,548,102 | 1,649,073 | +100,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,313,212 | 859,532 | -1,453,680 |
| Middlesbrough | 989,192 | 925,916 | -63,276 |
| East Midlands Airport | 886,635 | 129,017 | -757,618 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29322090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other lactone chemicals used in different industries