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 | 34,923,897 |
| Italy | 32,523,994 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,019,058 |
| Germany | 2,911,140 |
| France | 1,120,771 |
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 | 19,812,986 | 15,110,911 | -4,702,075 |
| Italy | 19,393,202 | 13,130,792 | -6,262,410 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 4,019,058 | +4,019,058 |
| Germany | 1,249,995 | 1,661,145 | +411,150 |
| France | 494,925 | 625,846 | +130,921 |
| Netherlands | 577,998 | 366,341 | -211,657 |
| Belgium | 127,075 | 211,983 | +84,908 |
| Egypt | 151,812 | 25,361 | -126,451 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 102,372 | +102,372 |
| United States | 33,130 | 57,399 | +24,269 |
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 | 34,943,853 |
| Italy | 32,768,425 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,019,058 |
| South Korea | 3,551,387 |
| France | 1,120,771 |
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 | 19,828,408 | 15,115,445 | -4,712,963 |
| Italy | 19,457,565 | 13,310,860 | -6,146,705 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 4,019,058 | +4,019,058 |
| South Korea | 1,587,424 | 1,963,963 | +376,539 |
| France | 494,925 | 625,846 | +130,921 |
| Germany | 149,961 | 154,607 | +4,646 |
| Egypt | 236,753 | 0 | -236,753 |
| United States | 44,974 | 104,006 | +59,032 |
| Belgium | 29,803 | 0 | -29,803 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 74,443,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,697,230 |
| Air transport | 20,297 |
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) | 40,535,508 | 33,907,631 | -6,627,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,301,740 | 1,395,490 | +93,750 |
| Air transport | 7,509 | 12,788 | +5,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 66,984,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,285,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,217,986 |
| Middlesbrough | 636,042 |
| Hull | 246,622 |
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 | 39,092,080 | 27,892,099 | -11,199,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 266,720 | 4,019,058 | +3,752,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,818,572 | 2,399,414 | +580,842 |
| Middlesbrough | 375,333 | 260,709 | -114,624 |
| Hull | 0 | 246,622 | +246,622 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,848 | 116,641 | -11,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,808 | 185,868 | +182,060 |
| Dover | 113,059 | 75,997 | -37,062 |
| Felixstowe | 16,788 | 59,855 | +43,067 |
| Killingholme | 5,669 | 38,041 | +32,372 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 | 44 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 26 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 23 |
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 575,963 |
| China | 332,668 |
| Finland | 268,532 |
| Romania | 227,635 |
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 | 85,119 | 490,844 | +405,725 |
| China | 271,716 | 60,952 | -210,764 |
| Finland | 134,728 | 133,804 | -924 |
| Romania | 55,785 | 171,850 | +116,065 |
| Netherlands | 75,354 | 134,840 | +59,486 |
| South Africa | 96,800 | 99,605 | +2,805 |
| Australia | 59,616 | 110,290 | +50,674 |
| Algeria | 0 | 161,362 | +161,362 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 159,484 | +159,484 |
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) | 2,290,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,472,492 |
| Air transport | 67,716 |
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) | 736,130 | 1,554,665 | +818,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 391,586 | 1,080,906 | +689,320 |
| Air transport | 53,102 | 14,614 | -38,488 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,141,195 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 846,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 782,127 |
| Felixstowe | 384,072 |
| Middlesbrough | 338,693 |
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 | 333,500 | 807,695 | +474,195 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,820 | 672,104 | +497,284 |
| London Gateway Port | 328,447 | 453,680 | +125,233 |
| Felixstowe | 72,436 | 311,636 | +239,200 |
| Middlesbrough | 169,442 | 169,251 | -191 |
| London | 0 | 133,981 | +133,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,595 | 44,773 | +4,178 |
| Dover | 3,631 | 39,735 | +36,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,442 | 4,431 | -19,011 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,503 | 6,143 | -8,360 |
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