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 | 12,074,668 |
| Finland | 4,984,207 |
| France | 4,606,519 |
| Sweden | 679,778 |
| Germany | 588,173 |
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 | 6,583,540 | 5,491,128 | -1,092,412 |
| Finland | 3,709,655 | 1,274,552 | -2,435,103 |
| France | 2,741,257 | 1,865,262 | -875,995 |
| Sweden | 37,437 | 642,341 | +604,904 |
| Germany | 552,521 | 35,652 | -516,869 |
| Belgium | 263,699 | 295,406 | +31,707 |
| Italy | 266,270 | 0 | -266,270 |
| New Zealand | 221,857 | 19,292 | -202,565 |
| 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 | 13,850,237 |
| France | 4,433,403 |
| Netherlands | 3,597,986 |
| Sweden | 963,122 |
| United States | 359,918 |
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 | 8,202,362 | 5,647,875 | -2,554,487 |
| France | 3,014,452 | 1,418,951 | -1,595,501 |
| Netherlands | 2,205,008 | 1,392,978 | -812,030 |
| Sweden | 66,030 | 897,092 | +831,062 |
| United States | 159,919 | 199,999 | +40,080 |
| New Zealand | 221,857 | 19,292 | -202,565 |
| Belgium | 54,532 | 71,705 | +17,173 |
| United Kingdom | 2,496 | 42,101 | +39,605 |
| Singapore | 0 | 19,056 | +19,056 |
| Italy | 14,734 | 0 | -14,734 |
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 | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 15,804,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,809,481 |
| Other | 536,570 |
| Air transport | 53,241 |
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) | 8,925,278 | 6,879,591 | -2,045,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,000,615 | 2,808,866 | -2,191,749 |
| Other | 536,570 | 0 | -536,570 |
| Air transport | 24,099 | 29,142 | +5,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6,742,266 |
| Hull | 5,965,929 |
| London | 5,293,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,861,045 |
| 000 | 536,570 |
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 | 3,821,740 | 2,920,526 | -901,214 |
| Hull | 3,538,514 | 2,427,415 | -1,111,099 |
| London | 3,717,231 | 1,576,563 | -2,140,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,415,707 | 2,445,338 | +29,631 |
| 000 | 536,570 | 0 | -536,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 221,857 | 0 | -221,857 |
| Purfleet | 38,884 | 88,530 | +49,646 |
| Southampton | 43,725 | 42,124 | -1,601 |
| Felixstowe | 20,509 | 64,106 | +43,597 |
| Dover | 40,175 | 29,973 | -10,202 |
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 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 52 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 49 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| CLAREMONT CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 30 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 29 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 25 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 23 |
| ITALMATCH CHEMICALS GB LIMITED | 10 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 919,583 |
| Malaysia | 159,997 |
| Spain | 120,456 |
| Ireland | 82,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 75,559 |
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 |
| Malaysia | 154,874 | 5,123 | -149,751 |
| Spain | 120,456 | 0 | -120,456 |
| Ireland | 35,558 | 47,143 | +11,585 |
| United Arab Emirates | 43,742 | 31,817 | -11,925 |
| France | 44,814 | 17,015 | -27,799 |
| Brazil | 46,308 | 13,020 | -33,288 |
| Taiwan | 46,275 | 0 | -46,275 |
| India | 15,953 | 0 | -15,953 |
| Germany | 6,364 | 8,401 | +2,037 |
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) | 1,339,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,239 |
| Air transport | 30,447 |
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) | 1,268,786 | 70,606 | -1,198,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,068 | 63,171 | -100,897 |
| Air transport | 22,464 | 7,983 | -14,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 880,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 230,060 |
| Southampton | 116,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,566 |
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 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,919 | 10,141 | -209,778 |
| Southampton | 79,094 | 36,940 | -42,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,575 | 6,775 | -101,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,566 | 0 | -63,566 |
| Holyhead | 22,827 | 29,892 | +7,065 |
| Hull | 44,814 | 0 | -44,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,683 | 11,470 | -2,213 |
| Milford | 0 | 17,015 | +17,015 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,048 | 1,199 | -10,849 |
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