Import/export HS code 38170050: Linear alkylbenzenes
A specific type of chemical used mainly in the production of biodegradable detergents
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 34,718,338 |
| Italy | 30,983,533 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,823,816 |
| Germany | 2,753,352 |
| Belgium | 1,164,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 18,010,866 | 16,707,472 | -1,303,394 |
| Italy | 18,417,571 | 12,565,962 | -5,851,609 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 5,823,816 | +5,823,816 |
| Germany | 1,177,900 | 1,575,452 | +397,552 |
| Belgium | 156,682 | 1,007,619 | +850,937 |
| France | 402,089 | 525,971 | +123,882 |
| Netherlands | 421,063 | 359,449 | -61,614 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 204,508 | +204,508 |
| Egypt | 118,207 | 70,964 | -47,243 |
| South Korea | 0 | 101,692 | +101,692 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 35,201,408 |
| Italy | 31,282,076 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,823,816 |
| South Korea | 3,461,346 |
| France | 928,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 18,026,288 | 17,175,120 | -851,168 |
| Italy | 18,512,351 | 12,769,725 | -5,742,626 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 5,823,816 | +5,823,816 |
| South Korea | 1,379,642 | 2,081,704 | +702,062 |
| France | 402,089 | 525,971 | +123,882 |
| Belgium | 29,803 | 310,344 | +280,541 |
| Germany | 175,711 | 99,953 | -75,758 |
| Egypt | 203,148 | 45,603 | -157,545 |
| United States | 50,007 | 97,114 | +47,107 |
| Qatar | 7,724 | 5,952 | -1,772 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 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) | 73,421,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,304,602 |
| Air transport | 18,438 |
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) | 37,830,701 | 35,590,547 | -2,240,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 957,980 | 3,346,622 | +2,388,642 |
| Air transport | 5,650 | 12,788 | +7,138 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 64,746,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,280,518 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,297,776 |
| 499 | 1,804,758 |
| Middlesbrough | 634,562 |
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 | 36,340,202 | 28,406,079 | -7,934,123 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,758,985 | 3,521,533 | +1,762,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,115 | 4,064,661 | +3,831,546 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,804,758 | +1,804,758 |
| Middlesbrough | 170,025 | 464,537 | +294,512 |
| Hull | 0 | 246,622 | +246,622 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,323 | 116,641 | +14,318 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,045 | 181,631 | +173,586 |
| Dover | 97,550 | 77,620 | -19,930 |
| Felixstowe | 59,603 | 6,847 | -52,756 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 24 |
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 23 |
| MULTISOL LIMITED | 18 |
| CHEVRON PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 16 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 16 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 12 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 12 |
| MOOVE LUBRICANTS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 705,886 |
| Italy | 541,799 |
| Tunisia | 384,603 |
| China | 346,622 |
| Finland | 267,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0 | 705,886 | +705,886 |
| Italy | 68,424 | 473,375 | +404,951 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 384,603 | +384,603 |
| China | 271,716 | 74,906 | -196,810 |
| Finland | 158,512 | 108,541 | -49,971 |
| Romania | 93,974 | 133,661 | +39,687 |
| Netherlands | 62,681 | 134,840 | +72,159 |
| South Africa | 96,800 | 99,605 | +2,805 |
| Australia | 59,616 | 110,290 | +50,674 |
| Algeria | 0 | 161,362 | +161,362 |
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) | 2,597,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,398,321 |
| Air transport | 65,029 |
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) | 698,085 | 1,899,530 | +1,201,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 421,039 | 977,282 | +556,243 |
| Air transport | 59,025 | 6,004 | -53,021 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,129,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 938,651 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 814,443 |
| Felixstowe | 440,499 |
| Middlesbrough | 313,586 |
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 | 321,577 | 807,695 | +486,118 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,325 | 636,326 | +334,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,854 | 615,589 | +416,735 |
| Felixstowe | 72,436 | 368,063 | +295,627 |
| Middlesbrough | 193,127 | 120,459 | -72,668 |
| London | 0 | 133,981 | +133,981 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 108,508 | +108,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,708 | 46,456 | +16,748 |
| Dover | 1,097 | 39,735 | +38,638 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,442 | 4,431 | -19,011 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 38170050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of chemical used mainly in the production of biodegradable detergents