Import/export HS code 382313: Tall oil fatty acids
Fatty acids derived from tall oil, a byproduct of wood pulp processing. Used in paints, adhesives, and lubricants
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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 | 11,513,124 |
| Finland | 4,951,253 |
| France | 4,096,421 |
| Sweden | 754,737 |
| Germany | 704,922 |
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 | 6,516,931 | 4,996,193 | -1,520,738 |
| Finland | 3,615,488 | 1,335,765 | -2,279,723 |
| France | 2,308,845 | 1,787,576 | -521,269 |
| Sweden | 38,753 | 715,984 | +677,231 |
| Germany | 552,521 | 152,401 | -400,120 |
| Belgium | 310,687 | 283,517 | -27,170 |
| Italy | 266,270 | 0 | -266,270 |
| New Zealand | 187,788 | 55,542 | -132,246 |
| United States | 64,614 | 42,124 | -22,490 |
| Norway | 39,417 | 0 | -39,417 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 13,344,871 |
| France | 3,837,478 |
| Netherlands | 3,558,732 |
| Sweden | 1,072,290 |
| United States | 399,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 8,179,986 | 5,164,885 | -3,015,101 |
| France | 2,572,042 | 1,265,436 | -1,306,606 |
| Netherlands | 2,104,760 | 1,453,972 | -650,788 |
| Sweden | 67,346 | 1,004,944 | +937,598 |
| United States | 181,833 | 218,004 | +36,171 |
| New Zealand | 187,788 | 55,542 | -132,246 |
| Germany | 4,166 | 125,299 | +121,133 |
| Belgium | 54,532 | 71,705 | +17,173 |
| United Kingdom | 2,496 | 42,101 | +39,605 |
| Singapore | 3,397 | 15,659 | +12,262 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,997,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,741,868 |
| Other | 533,490 |
| Air transport | 55,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,402,592 | 6,595,206 | -1,807,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,950,825 | 2,791,043 | -2,159,782 |
| Other | 533,490 | 0 | -533,490 |
| Air transport | 24,099 | 31,298 | +7,199 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6,589,349 |
| Hull | 5,384,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,121,266 |
| London | 4,846,461 |
| 000 | 533,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 4,187,403 | 2,401,946 | -1,785,457 |
| Hull | 2,922,773 | 2,462,128 | -460,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,476,657 | 2,644,609 | +167,952 |
| London | 3,344,160 | 1,502,301 | -1,841,859 |
| 000 | 533,490 | 0 | -533,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,788 | 0 | -187,788 |
| Purfleet | 38,884 | 128,449 | +89,565 |
| Felixstowe | 27,207 | 93,658 | +66,451 |
| Southampton | 43,725 | 42,124 | -1,601 |
| Harwich | 34,536 | 40,092 | +5,556 |
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
|
12 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
3 |
|
Accommodation
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 53 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 52 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 50 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CLAREMONT CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 31 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 30 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 25 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 23 |
| ITALMATCH CHEMICALS GB LIMITED | 11 |
| MATRIX CHEMIE LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 919,583 |
| Ireland | 80,741 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,635 |
| Spain | 64,923 |
| France | 61,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 919,583 | 0 | -919,583 |
| Ireland | 37,771 | 42,970 | +5,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,818 | 31,817 | -8,001 |
| Spain | 64,923 | 0 | -64,923 |
| France | 44,814 | 17,015 | -27,799 |
| Brazil | 34,632 | 23,020 | -11,612 |
| Taiwan | 46,275 | 0 | -46,275 |
| India | 15,953 | 0 | -15,953 |
| Germany | 8,443 | 6,322 | -2,121 |
| Netherlands | 4,278 | 6,775 | +2,497 |
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) | 1,182,842 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 169,746 |
| Air transport | 25,398 |
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) | 1,102,236 | 80,606 | -1,021,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,827 | 56,919 | -55,908 |
| Air transport | 18,614 | 6,784 | -11,830 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 880,316 |
| Southampton | 116,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,510 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 871,703 | 8,613 | -863,090 |
| Southampton | 79,094 | 36,940 | -42,154 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,369 | 20,141 | -33,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,566 | 0 | -63,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,042 | 6,775 | -46,267 |
| Holyhead | 20,720 | 25,457 | +4,737 |
| Hull | 44,814 | 0 | -44,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,082 | 5,071 | -15,011 |
| Heysham | 0 | 17,513 | +17,513 |
| Milford | 0 | 17,015 | +17,015 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382313
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fatty acids derived from tall oil, a byproduct of wood pulp processing. Used in paints, adhesives, and lubricants