Import/export HS code 382312: Oleic acid
A common fatty acid used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Known for its moisturizing properties
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,838,639 |
| Germany | 1,853,638 |
| Belgium | 1,387,259 |
| Malaysia | 764,832 |
| Italy | 215,001 |
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 | 5,664,397 | 3,174,242 | -2,490,155 |
| Germany | 952,718 | 900,920 | -51,798 |
| Belgium | 1,152,836 | 234,423 | -918,413 |
| Malaysia | 418,498 | 346,334 | -72,164 |
| Italy | 150,466 | 64,535 | -85,931 |
| United States | 59,750 | 112,369 | +52,619 |
| Spain | 75,888 | 38,621 | -37,267 |
| France | 41,344 | 46,886 | +5,542 |
| Indonesia | 48,435 | 19,270 | -29,165 |
| Ireland | 38,507 | 2,662 | -35,845 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 5,772,616 |
| Malaysia | 2,566,522 |
| Belgium | 2,084,693 |
| Germany | 1,145,528 |
| Argentina | 725,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 3,923,582 | 1,849,034 | -2,074,548 |
| Malaysia | 1,078,393 | 1,488,129 | +409,736 |
| Belgium | 1,598,947 | 485,746 | -1,113,201 |
| Germany | 517,233 | 628,295 | +111,062 |
| Argentina | 636,718 | 88,477 | -548,241 |
| Italy | 509,903 | 199,900 | -310,003 |
| Netherlands | 163,918 | 46,799 | -117,119 |
| United States | 96,882 | 112,369 | +15,487 |
| Spain | 75,888 | 38,621 | -37,267 |
| Portugal | 8,280 | 0 | -8,280 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +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) | 10,214,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,324,494 |
| Air transport | 24,327 |
| Other | 5,256 |
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) | 6,655,951 | 3,559,019 | -3,096,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,943,384 | 1,381,110 | -562,274 |
| Air transport | 17,784 | 6,543 | -11,241 |
| Other | 1,375 | 3,881 | +2,506 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,905,378 |
| Hull | 3,758,118 |
| Southampton | 582,723 |
| Dover | 419,403 |
| Felixstowe | 313,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,797,958 | 3,107,420 | -1,690,538 |
| Hull | 2,786,884 | 971,234 | -1,815,650 |
| Southampton | 285,730 | 296,993 | +11,263 |
| Dover | 267,612 | 151,791 | -115,821 |
| Felixstowe | 104,996 | 208,252 | +103,256 |
| London | 120,915 | 48,180 | -72,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,577 | 50,513 | -46,064 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,435 | 19,270 | -29,165 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 56,128 | +56,128 |
| Holyhead | 37,132 | 0 | -37,132 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 34 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 34 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 32 |
| STAR BRANDS LIMITED | 27 |
| CARGILL BIOINDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 27 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 23 |
| SIEMSGLUESS UK | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 50,749 |
| Netherlands | 49,556 |
| Brazil | 34,844 |
| Turkey | 24,393 |
| India | 15,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 38,614 | 12,135 | -26,479 |
| Netherlands | 3,936 | 45,620 | +41,684 |
| Brazil | 22,242 | 12,602 | -9,640 |
| Turkey | 24,393 | 0 | -24,393 |
| India | 15,480 | 0 | -15,480 |
| Malaysia | 12,465 | 0 | -12,465 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,347 | +12,347 |
| Italy | 4,778 | 6,761 | +1,983 |
| Spain | 9,434 | 0 | -9,434 |
| France | 1,273 | 6,265 | +4,992 |
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) | 117,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,653 |
| Air transport | 34,068 |
| Other | 963 |
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) | 76,608 | 41,236 | -35,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,319 | 62,334 | +22,015 |
| Air transport | 27,702 | 6,366 | -21,336 |
| Other | 0 | 963 | +963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 52,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,476 |
| Hull | 34,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,494 |
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 | 38,614 | 13,476 | -25,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,294 | 16,714 | -17,580 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,014 | 11,462 | -24,552 |
| Hull | 0 | 34,075 | +34,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,268 | 5,226 | -13,042 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,562 | +14,562 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,434 | 0 | -9,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,928 | 3,974 | +46 |
| Tyne | 0 | 7,571 | +7,571 |
| Dover | 4,077 | 0 | -4,077 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382312
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common fatty acid used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Known for its moisturizing properties