Import/export HS code 38231930: Fatty acid distillate
A byproduct of refining fatty acids, used in industrial processes and chemical manufacturing
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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 | 45,546,202 |
| Indonesia | 11,189,573 |
| Malaysia | 10,100,468 |
| Germany | 4,529,816 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2,174,211 |
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 | 24,040,081 | 21,506,121 | -2,533,960 |
| Indonesia | 5,005,072 | 6,184,501 | +1,179,429 |
| Malaysia | 4,660,782 | 5,439,686 | +778,904 |
| Germany | 2,343,365 | 2,186,451 | -156,914 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2,174,211 | 0 | -2,174,211 |
| Singapore | 691,287 | 414,982 | -276,305 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 647,243 | +647,243 |
| Ireland | 289,803 | 150,990 | -138,813 |
| Spain | 243,245 | 0 | -243,245 |
| France | 0 | 4,259 | +4,259 |
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 | 34,675,762 |
| Malaysia | 9,752,208 |
| Netherlands | 9,459,672 |
| Germany | 9,122,627 |
| Argentina | 8,470,310 |
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 | 17,900,180 | 16,775,582 | -1,124,598 |
| Malaysia | 4,310,022 | 5,442,186 | +1,132,164 |
| Netherlands | 4,640,181 | 4,819,491 | +179,310 |
| Germany | 4,652,127 | 4,470,500 | -181,627 |
| Argentina | 5,068,431 | 3,401,879 | -1,666,552 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2,174,211 | 187,451 | -1,986,760 |
| Colombia | 0 | 829,854 | +829,854 |
| India | 169,646 | 411,534 | +241,888 |
| Spain | 243,245 | 0 | -243,245 |
| Belgium | 0 | 43,007 | +43,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 45,923,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,620,774 |
| Other | 440,793 |
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) | 21,031,037 | 24,891,975 | +3,860,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,127,006 | 11,493,768 | -6,633,238 |
| Other | 289,803 | 150,990 | -138,813 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 21,726,661 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,608,649 |
| Felixstowe | 13,907,045 |
| London | 12,020,357 |
| Southampton | 7,774,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 9,523,771 | 12,202,890 | +2,679,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,182,677 | 5,425,972 | -5,756,705 |
| Felixstowe | 5,512,807 | 8,394,238 | +2,881,431 |
| London | 5,396,876 | 6,623,481 | +1,226,605 |
| Southampton | 4,401,195 | 3,373,179 | -1,028,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,192,086 | 2,500 | -2,189,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 370,800 | 271,752 | -99,048 |
| 000 | 289,803 | 150,990 | -138,813 |
| Medway | 179,654 | 0 | -179,654 |
| Middlesbrough | 124,437 | 43,027 | -81,410 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 53 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 52 |
| ADAMS AND GREEN LIMITED | 33 |
| VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 27 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 25 |
| UFAC (U.K.) LIMITED | 23 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| ADVANCED LIQUID FEEDS LIMITED | 9 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 6 |
| PURA FOODS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,280,247 |
| Netherlands | 1,403,782 |
| Iceland | 477,840 |
| Ireland | 430,027 |
| United States | 176,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,280,247 | 0 | -3,280,247 |
| Netherlands | 698,193 | 705,589 | +7,396 |
| Iceland | 240,941 | 236,899 | -4,042 |
| Ireland | 205,255 | 224,772 | +19,517 |
| United States | 176,212 | 0 | -176,212 |
| Portugal | 0 | 113,153 | +113,153 |
| Spain | 77,393 | 15,629 | -61,764 |
| China | 74,393 | 0 | -74,393 |
| Belgium | 64,843 | 0 | -64,843 |
| Taiwan | 16,010 | 0 | -16,010 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 25 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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) | 4,779,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,333,745 |
| Air transport | 17,214 |
| Other | 25 |
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) | 4,193,179 | 586,570 | -3,606,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 624,298 | 709,447 | +85,149 |
| Air transport | 16,010 | 1,204 | -14,806 |
| Other | 0 | 25 | +25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,353,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,617,764 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,293 |
| London | 255,292 |
| Southampton | 199,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 3,280,247 | 73,409 | -3,206,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 882,265 | 735,499 | -146,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,886 | 159,407 | +32,521 |
| London | 121,712 | 133,580 | +11,868 |
| Southampton | 199,833 | 0 | -199,833 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,393 | 111,469 | +34,076 |
| Milford | 31,125 | 65,340 | +34,215 |
| Holyhead | 47,244 | 0 | -47,244 |
| Felixstowe | 38,011 | 0 | -38,011 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,313 | +17,313 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38231930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A byproduct of refining fatty acids, used in industrial processes and chemical manufacturing