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 | 7,465,676 |
| Germany | 2,100,122 |
| Belgium | 1,129,959 |
| Malaysia | 729,384 |
| United States | 227,844 |
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 | 5,074,760 | 2,390,916 | -2,683,844 |
| Germany | 715,240 | 1,384,882 | +669,642 |
| Belgium | 733,172 | 396,787 | -336,385 |
| Malaysia | 267,731 | 461,653 | +193,922 |
| United States | 58,289 | 169,555 | +111,266 |
| Italy | 91,140 | 66,835 | -24,305 |
| Spain | 61,808 | 83,826 | +22,018 |
| France | 84,144 | 8,148 | -75,996 |
| Indonesia | 48,435 | 41,337 | -7,098 |
| Ireland | 39,794 | 2,660 | -37,134 |
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 | 4,450,515 |
| Malaysia | 3,140,699 |
| Belgium | 1,688,164 |
| Germany | 1,220,181 |
| Argentina | 657,021 |
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 | 3,174,965 | 1,275,550 | -1,899,415 |
| Malaysia | 1,022,890 | 2,117,809 | +1,094,919 |
| Belgium | 1,299,259 | 388,905 | -910,354 |
| Germany | 424,986 | 795,195 | +370,209 |
| Argentina | 657,021 | 0 | -657,021 |
| Italy | 329,484 | 115,382 | -214,102 |
| United States | 95,421 | 169,555 | +74,134 |
| Netherlands | 105,787 | 52,820 | -52,967 |
| Spain | 61,808 | 83,826 | +22,018 |
| Japan | 3,190 | 4,342 | +1,152 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 9,225,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,951,941 |
| Air transport | 14,442 |
| Other | 6,541 |
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) | 5,673,865 | 3,551,989 | -2,121,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,498,596 | 1,453,345 | -45,251 |
| Air transport | 8,736 | 5,706 | -3,030 |
| Other | 3,881 | 2,660 | -1,221 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,019,365 |
| Hull | 3,239,740 |
| Southampton | 529,297 |
| Dover | 377,003 |
| Felixstowe | 366,471 |
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 | 4,232,284 | 2,787,081 | -1,445,203 |
| Hull | 2,027,553 | 1,212,187 | -815,366 |
| Southampton | 107,885 | 421,412 | +313,527 |
| Dover | 235,498 | 141,505 | -93,993 |
| Felixstowe | 218,258 | 148,213 | -70,045 |
| London | 94,437 | 76,746 | -17,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,655 | 45,376 | -78,279 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,403 | 93,389 | +69,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,435 | 41,337 | -7,098 |
| 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
|
13 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 36 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 36 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 34 |
| STAR BRANDS LIMITED | 31 |
| CARGILL BIOINDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 31 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 25 |
| SIEMSGLUESS UK | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 63,098 |
| Netherlands | 47,568 |
| Brazil | 32,637 |
| India | 30,960 |
| Turkey | 22,088 |
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 | 24,484 | -14,130 |
| Netherlands | 3,936 | 43,632 | +39,696 |
| Brazil | 25,615 | 7,022 | -18,593 |
| India | 15,480 | 15,480 | +0 |
| Turkey | 22,088 | 0 | -22,088 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,347 | +12,347 |
| Italy | 6,534 | 5,143 | -1,391 |
| Malaysia | 8,695 | 0 | -8,695 |
| France | 1,273 | 6,265 | +4,992 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,120 | +5,120 |
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) | 125,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,980 |
| Air transport | 37,326 |
| 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) | 76,211 | 49,178 | -27,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,831 | 62,149 | +28,318 |
| Air transport | 15,480 | 21,846 | +6,366 |
| Other | 963 | 0 | -963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 55,021 |
| Southampton | 52,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,186 |
| Hull | 34,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 35,617 | 19,404 | -16,213 |
| Southampton | 38,614 | 13,476 | -25,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,622 | 17,635 | -10,987 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,480 | 20,706 | +5,226 |
| Hull | 0 | 34,075 | +34,075 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,562 | +14,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,916 | 1,986 | -3,930 |
| Tyne | 0 | 7,571 | +7,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,736 | +1,736 |
| Dover | 1,273 | 0 | -1,273 |
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