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 | 8,228,615 |
| Germany | 2,250,971 |
| Belgium | 1,266,630 |
| Malaysia | 771,684 |
| 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 | 5,333,863 | 2,894,752 | -2,439,111 |
| Germany | 916,143 | 1,334,828 | +418,685 |
| Belgium | 910,998 | 355,632 | -555,366 |
| Malaysia | 308,609 | 463,075 | +154,466 |
| United States | 58,289 | 169,555 | +111,266 |
| Italy | 112,409 | 105,527 | -6,882 |
| Spain | 56,402 | 53,106 | -3,296 |
| France | 62,950 | 27,327 | -35,623 |
| 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 | 5,217,620 |
| Malaysia | 2,960,645 |
| Belgium | 1,888,225 |
| Germany | 1,347,104 |
| Argentina | 701,580 |
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 | 3,502,321 | 1,715,299 | -1,787,022 |
| Malaysia | 1,082,341 | 1,878,304 | +795,963 |
| Belgium | 1,403,505 | 484,720 | -918,785 |
| Germany | 494,744 | 852,360 | +357,616 |
| Argentina | 701,580 | 0 | -701,580 |
| Italy | 368,869 | 212,887 | -155,982 |
| United States | 95,421 | 169,555 | +74,134 |
| Netherlands | 139,817 | 74,011 | -65,806 |
| Spain | 56,402 | 53,106 | -3,296 |
| Japan | 989 | 6,543 | +5,554 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 10,065,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,224,980 |
| Air transport | 15,950 |
| 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) | 6,242,840 | 3,823,046 | -2,419,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,601,492 | 1,623,488 | +21,996 |
| Air transport | 8,043 | 7,907 | -136 |
| 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 | 7,569,693 |
| Hull | 3,740,175 |
| Southampton | 580,399 |
| Dover | 409,691 |
| Felixstowe | 357,669 |
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 | 4,438,378 | 3,131,315 | -1,307,063 |
| Hull | 2,433,746 | 1,306,429 | -1,127,317 |
| Southampton | 148,763 | 431,636 | +282,873 |
| Dover | 259,838 | 149,853 | -109,985 |
| Felixstowe | 218,258 | 139,411 | -78,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,655 | 45,376 | -78,279 |
| London | 94,437 | 48,180 | -46,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,257 | 112,535 | +108,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,435 | 41,337 | -7,098 |
| Harwich | 20,835 | 17,616 | -3,219 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 36 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 36 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 35 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 33 |
| CARGILL BIOINDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 31 |
| STAR BRANDS LIMITED | 30 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 24 |
| 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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | 24,393 |
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 | 1,948 | 45,620 | +43,672 |
| Brazil | 15,308 | 17,329 | +2,021 |
| India | 15,480 | 15,480 | +0 |
| Turkey | 24,393 | 0 | -24,393 |
| Italy | 6,412 | 6,832 | +420 |
| Malaysia | 12,465 | 0 | -12,465 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,347 | +12,347 |
| 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) | 129,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,656 |
| 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) | 69,674 | 59,485 | -10,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,830 | 65,826 | +28,996 |
| Air transport | 15,480 | 21,846 | +6,366 |
| Other | 0 | 963 | +963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 58,791 |
| Southampton | 52,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,129 |
| 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 | 29,080 | 29,711 | +631 |
| Southampton | 38,614 | 13,476 | -25,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,805 | 19,324 | -11,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,480 | 20,706 | +5,226 |
| Hull | 0 | 34,075 | +34,075 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,562 | +14,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,928 | 3,974 | +46 |
| Tyne | 0 | 7,571 | +7,571 |
| Dover | 4,077 | 0 | -4,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,736 | +1,736 |
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