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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 48,452,736 |
| Indonesia | 13,647,695 |
| Malaysia | 12,164,808 |
| Germany | 5,243,723 |
| 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 | 26,503,095 | 21,949,641 | -4,553,454 |
| Indonesia | 5,312,401 | 8,335,294 | +3,022,893 |
| Malaysia | 5,374,886 | 6,789,922 | +1,415,036 |
| Germany | 2,607,354 | 2,636,369 | +29,015 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2,174,211 | 0 | -2,174,211 |
| Singapore | 838,796 | 485,194 | -353,602 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 647,243 | +647,243 |
| Ireland | 269,506 | 226,764 | -42,742 |
| Spain | 222,744 | 0 | -222,744 |
| 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 | 37,526,452 |
| Malaysia | 12,016,985 |
| Argentina | 10,816,799 |
| Netherlands | 9,588,210 |
| Germany | 9,454,443 |
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 | 19,302,603 | 18,223,849 | -1,078,754 |
| Malaysia | 5,148,297 | 6,868,688 | +1,720,391 |
| Argentina | 6,188,777 | 4,628,022 | -1,560,755 |
| Netherlands | 5,320,628 | 4,267,582 | -1,053,046 |
| Germany | 4,534,025 | 4,920,418 | +386,393 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2,174,211 | 795,411 | -1,378,800 |
| Colombia | 0 | 829,854 | +829,854 |
| India | 142,202 | 269,332 | +127,130 |
| Spain | 222,744 | 0 | -222,744 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
| 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) | 55,185,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,698,070 |
| Other | 496,270 |
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) | 22,545,336 | 32,640,503 | +10,095,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,488,151 | 8,209,919 | -12,278,232 |
| Other | 269,506 | 226,764 | -42,742 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 25,929,363 |
| Felixstowe | 17,487,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,327,614 |
| London | 12,697,587 |
| Southampton | 9,006,116 |
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 | 12,580,873 | 13,348,490 | +767,617 |
| Felixstowe | 6,006,986 | 11,480,839 | +5,473,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,999,085 | 4,328,529 | -6,670,556 |
| London | 5,228,614 | 7,468,973 | +2,240,359 |
| Southampton | 5,148,297 | 3,857,819 | -1,290,478 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,174,211 | 2,500 | -2,171,711 |
| London Gateway Port | 370,800 | 271,752 | -99,048 |
| 000 | 269,506 | 226,764 | -42,742 |
| Middlesbrough | 146,192 | 42,816 | -103,376 |
| Medway | 179,654 | 0 | -179,654 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 57 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 56 |
| ADAMS AND GREEN LIMITED | 36 |
| VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 30 |
| UFAC (U.K.) LIMITED | 26 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 26 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| ADVANCED LIQUID FEEDS LIMITED | 9 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 7 |
| 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 |
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 | 1,448,100 |
| Iceland | 515,038 |
| Ireland | 458,445 |
| Portugal | 113,153 |
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 | 683,327 | 764,773 | +81,446 |
| Iceland | 243,826 | 271,212 | +27,386 |
| Ireland | 233,647 | 224,798 | -8,849 |
| Portugal | 0 | 113,153 | +113,153 |
| Japan | 0 | 75,842 | +75,842 |
| China | 74,393 | 0 | -74,393 |
| Belgium | 64,843 | 0 | -64,843 |
| Spain | 29,870 | 32,242 | +2,372 |
| 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) | 4,685,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,406,551 |
| 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) | 3,960,015 | 725,582 | -3,234,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 650,138 | 756,413 | +106,275 |
| 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 | 1,662,683 |
| London | 291,889 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,952 |
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 | 884,722 | 777,961 | -106,761 |
| London | 107,274 | 184,615 | +77,341 |
| Liverpool Docks | 155,278 | 131,015 | -24,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,870 | 128,082 | +98,212 |
| Milford | 31,125 | 93,758 | +62,633 |
| Southampton | 23,621 | 75,842 | +52,221 |
| 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