Import/export HS code 29389030: Glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhizates
Glycyrrhizic acid and its salts, often found in licorice root
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 497,346 |
| China | 291,245 |
| France | 197,995 |
| Japan | 85,177 |
| Netherlands | 23,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 378,009 | 119,337 | -258,672 |
| China | 136,785 | 154,460 | +17,675 |
| France | 141,437 | 56,558 | -84,879 |
| Japan | 0 | 85,177 | +85,177 |
| Netherlands | 23,282 | 0 | -23,282 |
| Germany | 3,663 | 13,169 | +9,506 |
| South Korea | 0 | 8,537 | +8,537 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 506,262 |
| China | 501,279 |
| United States | 74,095 |
| France | 30,241 |
| South Korea | 8,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 301,748 | 204,514 | -97,234 |
| China | 299,001 | 202,278 | -96,723 |
| United States | 74,095 | 0 | -74,095 |
| France | 8,332 | 21,909 | +13,577 |
| South Korea | 0 | 8,537 | +8,537 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 486,692 |
| Other | 337,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 212,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 222,675 | 264,017 | +41,342 |
| Other | 300,866 | 36,600 | -264,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,753 | 53,884 | -104,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 882 | 82,737 | +81,855 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 337,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,884 |
| 499 | 178,596 |
| Dover | 155,799 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 300,866 | 36,600 | -264,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,375 | 153,509 | -12,866 |
| 499 | 10,682 | 167,914 | +157,232 |
| Dover | 105,672 | 50,127 | -55,545 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,231 | 0 | -30,231 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,125 | 0 | -26,125 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,566 | 15,843 | +10,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,931 | 9,488 | +557 |
| Killingholme | 16,834 | 0 | -16,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,545 | 3,757 | -788 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 51,113 |
| France | 47,004 |
| United States | 37,590 |
| Poland | 31,605 |
| South Africa | 4,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 51,113 | 0 | -51,113 |
| France | 47,004 | 0 | -47,004 |
| United States | 37,590 | 0 | -37,590 |
| Poland | 4,591 | 27,014 | +22,423 |
| South Africa | 0 | 4,721 | +4,721 |
| South Korea | 2,396 | 0 | -2,396 |
| Estonia | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,296 | +1,296 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 101,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 95,690 | 6,017 | -89,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,004 | 28,814 | -18,190 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,818 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,407 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,210 |
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 | 47,004 | 28,814 | -18,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,073 | 6,017 | -62,056 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,407 | 0 | -24,407 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,210 | 0 | -3,210 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29389030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glycyrrhizic acid and its salts, often found in licorice root