Import/export HS code 382370: Industrial fatty alcohols
Alcohols derived from fatty acids, used in making detergents, cosmetics, and industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 76,001,022 |
| Germany | 48,306,842 |
| Netherlands | 28,406,385 |
| India | 3,728,371 |
| France | 1,594,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 32,872,133 | 43,128,889 | +10,256,756 |
| Germany | 27,214,238 | 21,092,604 | -6,121,634 |
| Netherlands | 11,601,308 | 16,805,077 | +5,203,769 |
| India | 2,029,718 | 1,698,653 | -331,065 |
| France | 1,567,203 | 27,563 | -1,539,640 |
| Switzerland | 767,146 | 439,433 | -327,713 |
| Malaysia | 526,721 | 616,224 | +89,503 |
| Belgium | 620,457 | 438,032 | -182,425 |
| Indonesia | 368,304 | 305,772 | -62,532 |
| Thailand | 168,851 | 442,820 | +273,969 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 76,467,198 |
| Germany | 48,375,244 |
| United States | 10,105,092 |
| United Kingdom | 9,793,369 |
| France | 5,917,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 32,994,592 | 43,472,606 | +10,478,014 |
| Germany | 29,319,533 | 19,055,711 | -10,263,822 |
| United States | 3,628,689 | 6,476,403 | +2,847,714 |
| United Kingdom | 2,144,337 | 7,649,032 | +5,504,695 |
| France | 3,174,075 | 2,743,899 | -430,176 |
| India | 2,054,101 | 1,754,688 | -299,413 |
| Netherlands | 1,954,138 | 1,493,770 | -460,368 |
| Indonesia | 1,207,728 | 1,071,549 | -136,179 |
| Malaysia | 513,571 | 676,337 | +162,766 |
| Argentina | 733,781 | 0 | -733,781 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 91,764,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,390,437 |
| Other | 203,631 |
| Air transport | 150,457 |
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) | 40,919,041 | 50,845,690 | +9,926,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,133,262 | 34,257,175 | -2,876,087 |
| Other | 201,878 | 1,753 | -200,125 |
| Air transport | 54,207 | 96,250 | +42,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 103,922,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,493,299 |
| Dover | 6,047,509 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,561,956 |
| Hull | 4,267,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 48,211,759 | 55,710,466 | +7,498,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,240,841 | 18,252,458 | +11,617 |
| Dover | 3,354,152 | 2,693,357 | -660,795 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,902,077 | 2,659,879 | +757,802 |
| Hull | 2,129,722 | 2,137,611 | +7,889 |
| Felixstowe | 2,566,487 | 1,519,707 | -1,046,780 |
| Southampton | 736,322 | 827,679 | +91,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 263,823 | 790,848 | +527,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 192,947 | 64,692 | -128,255 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 171,260 | 69,676 | -101,584 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
19 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 92 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 88 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 87 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 56 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 54 |
| BLACKBURN CHEMICALS LIMITED | 53 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 52 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,334,759 |
| Turkey | 1,293,767 |
| Ireland | 723,034 |
| Germany | 717,647 |
| Poland | 364,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 790,890 | 543,869 | -247,021 |
| Turkey | 789,459 | 504,308 | -285,151 |
| Ireland | 559,248 | 163,786 | -395,462 |
| Germany | 293,793 | 423,854 | +130,061 |
| Poland | 177,694 | 186,443 | +8,749 |
| Singapore | 331,979 | 18,950 | -313,029 |
| Spain | 212,649 | 105,986 | -106,663 |
| Italy | 134,580 | 153,334 | +18,754 |
| Egypt | 210,074 | 65,896 | -144,178 |
| United Arab Emirates | 199,082 | 66,778 | -132,304 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 214,370 |
| Germany | 2,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 214,370 | 0 | -214,370 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,058 | +2,058 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,915,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,600,038 |
| Air transport | 258,652 |
| Other | 216,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,130,337 | 1,784,950 | -345,387 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,765,287 | 834,751 | -930,536 |
| Air transport | 62,148 | 196,504 | +134,356 |
| Other | 214,370 | 2,058 | -212,312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,403,431 |
| Felixstowe | 1,144,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,072,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 617,507 |
| Southampton | 606,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,368,591 | 1,034,840 | -333,751 |
| Felixstowe | 730,356 | 414,107 | -316,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 411,755 | 660,327 | +248,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 470,311 | 147,196 | -323,115 |
| Southampton | 445,977 | 160,664 | -285,313 |
| Holyhead | 103,818 | 147,451 | +43,633 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,245 | 907 | -236,338 |
| 000 | 214,370 | 2,058 | -212,312 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,116 | 113,944 | +67,828 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,399 | 60,322 | +49,923 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382370
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alcohols derived from fatty acids, used in making detergents, cosmetics, and industrial products