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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* 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 | 72,269,562 |
| Germany | 48,378,618 |
| Netherlands | 27,483,647 |
| India | 3,679,686 |
| France | 1,769,676 |
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 | 33,631,362 | 38,638,200 | +5,006,838 |
| Germany | 27,537,210 | 20,841,408 | -6,695,802 |
| Netherlands | 10,614,940 | 16,868,707 | +6,253,767 |
| India | 2,098,281 | 1,581,405 | -516,876 |
| France | 1,740,356 | 29,320 | -1,711,036 |
| Switzerland | 768,782 | 465,533 | -303,249 |
| Malaysia | 544,699 | 616,224 | +71,525 |
| Belgium | 710,375 | 416,511 | -293,864 |
| Indonesia | 368,304 | 305,772 | -62,532 |
| Thailand | 121,081 | 456,725 | +335,644 |
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 | 72,781,146 |
| Germany | 48,743,379 |
| United Kingdom | 9,793,369 |
| United States | 9,435,306 |
| France | 5,858,226 |
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 | 33,799,229 | 38,981,917 | +5,182,688 |
| Germany | 29,912,857 | 18,830,522 | -11,082,335 |
| United Kingdom | 1,405,961 | 8,387,408 | +6,981,447 |
| United States | 3,812,564 | 5,622,742 | +1,810,178 |
| France | 3,032,677 | 2,825,549 | -207,128 |
| India | 2,135,725 | 1,580,978 | -554,747 |
| Netherlands | 1,856,272 | 1,551,004 | -305,268 |
| Indonesia | 1,181,069 | 1,163,002 | -18,067 |
| Malaysia | 531,549 | 676,337 | +144,788 |
| 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 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 88,498,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,535,148 |
| Other | 203,631 |
| Air transport | 162,730 |
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) | 41,881,418 | 46,617,244 | +4,735,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,826,546 | 33,708,602 | -3,117,944 |
| Other | 201,878 | 1,753 | -200,125 |
| Air transport | 66,995 | 95,735 | +28,740 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 100,236,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,876,944 |
| Dover | 6,089,786 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,543,707 |
| Hull | 4,231,111 |
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 | 49,219,551 | 51,016,609 | +1,797,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,779,007 | 18,097,937 | +318,930 |
| Dover | 3,268,799 | 2,820,987 | -447,812 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,671,092 | 2,872,615 | +1,201,523 |
| Hull | 2,252,625 | 1,978,486 | -274,139 |
| Felixstowe | 2,604,060 | 1,482,438 | -1,121,622 |
| Southampton | 700,871 | 751,932 | +51,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 263,823 | 790,848 | +527,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 503,764 | 64,692 | -439,072 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 105,656 | 135,280 | +29,624 |
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 | 20 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 91 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 87 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 86 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 55 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 53 |
| BLACKBURN CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 51 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 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 | 1,357,718 |
| Turkey | 1,315,327 |
| Ireland | 775,941 |
| Germany | 702,360 |
| Poland | 391,470 |
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 | 808,067 | 549,651 | -258,416 |
| Turkey | 799,312 | 516,015 | -283,297 |
| Ireland | 601,842 | 174,099 | -427,743 |
| Germany | 264,260 | 438,100 | +173,840 |
| Poland | 185,584 | 205,886 | +20,302 |
| Singapore | 331,979 | 18,950 | -313,029 |
| Spain | 228,840 | 105,986 | -122,854 |
| Egypt | 154,730 | 121,240 | -33,490 |
| United Arab Emirates | 172,622 | 96,192 | -76,430 |
| Italy | 132,494 | 101,051 | -31,443 |
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 | 267,071 |
| 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 | 267,071 | 0 | -267,071 |
| 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) | 3,973,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,606,027 |
| Other | 269,129 |
| Air transport | 198,854 |
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) | 2,124,874 | 1,848,288 | -276,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,753,033 | 852,994 | -900,039 |
| Other | 267,071 | 2,058 | -265,013 |
| Air transport | 66,510 | 132,344 | +65,834 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,476,387 |
| Felixstowe | 1,120,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,033,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 674,133 |
| Southampton | 589,652 |
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 | 1,408,372 | 1,068,015 | -340,357 |
| Felixstowe | 730,356 | 390,288 | -340,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 411,281 | 622,228 | +210,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,594 | 207,539 | -259,055 |
| Southampton | 399,439 | 190,213 | -209,226 |
| 000 | 267,071 | 2,058 | -265,013 |
| Holyhead | 94,109 | 156,326 | +62,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,245 | 907 | -236,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,878 | 55,156 | +2,278 |
| Dover | 32,561 | 31,546 | -1,015 |
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