Import/export HS code 382370: Industrial fatty alcohols
Alcohols derived from fatty acids, used in making detergents, cosmetics, and industrial products
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 66,329,518 |
| Germany | 48,280,166 |
| Netherlands | 24,431,856 |
| India | 3,611,083 |
| France | 2,134,197 |
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 | 34,647,073 | 31,682,445 | -2,964,628 |
| Germany | 32,055,024 | 16,225,142 | -15,829,882 |
| Netherlands | 9,543,804 | 14,888,052 | +5,344,248 |
| India | 2,202,971 | 1,408,112 | -794,859 |
| France | 2,104,690 | 29,507 | -2,075,183 |
| Belgium | 814,759 | 378,112 | -436,647 |
| Switzerland | 765,244 | 358,801 | -406,443 |
| Malaysia | 467,978 | 517,232 | +49,254 |
| United States | 689,620 | 38,683 | -650,937 |
| Indonesia | 364,121 | 357,648 | -6,473 |
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 | 67,050,025 |
| Germany | 49,239,880 |
| United Kingdom | 8,546,387 |
| United States | 7,113,811 |
| France | 5,304,707 |
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 | 35,046,340 | 32,003,685 | -3,042,655 |
| Germany | 34,481,874 | 14,758,006 | -19,723,868 |
| United Kingdom | 62,527 | 8,483,860 | +8,421,333 |
| United States | 3,868,069 | 3,245,742 | -622,327 |
| France | 2,804,531 | 2,500,176 | -304,355 |
| India | 2,240,415 | 1,362,935 | -877,480 |
| Netherlands | 1,743,613 | 1,732,725 | -10,888 |
| Indonesia | 2,066,190 | 1,036,427 | -1,029,763 |
| Malaysia | 454,828 | 540,954 | +86,126 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 6 | 7 | +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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 81,964,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,060,590 |
| Other | 302,089 |
| Air transport | 144,781 |
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) | 43,487,495 | 38,477,434 | -5,010,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,271,667 | 27,788,923 | -12,482,744 |
| Other | 301,017 | 1,072 | -299,945 |
| Air transport | 95,296 | 49,485 | -45,811 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 96,313,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,379,630 |
| Dover | 5,577,881 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,233,956 |
| Felixstowe | 4,073,679 |
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 | 54,017,158 | 42,296,413 | -11,720,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,934,192 | 14,445,438 | -3,488,754 |
| Dover | 2,988,743 | 2,589,138 | -399,605 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,908,869 | 2,325,087 | +416,218 |
| Felixstowe | 2,633,109 | 1,440,570 | -1,192,539 |
| Hull | 2,155,583 | 1,547,535 | -608,048 |
| Southampton | 733,478 | 573,788 | -159,690 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,080 | 729,388 | +544,308 |
| Liverpool Docks | 705,049 | 0 | -705,049 |
| 000 | 301,017 | 1,072 | -299,945 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 87 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 83 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 82 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 54 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 52 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 49 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| BLACKBURN CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,415,340 |
| France | 1,332,326 |
| Ireland | 840,295 |
| Singapore | 751,137 |
| Germany | 740,735 |
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 | 584,434 | 830,906 | +246,472 |
| France | 771,691 | 560,635 | -211,056 |
| Ireland | 581,623 | 258,672 | -322,951 |
| Singapore | 736,599 | 14,538 | -722,061 |
| Germany | 400,145 | 340,590 | -59,555 |
| Poland | 270,759 | 237,527 | -33,232 |
| Spain | 230,452 | 124,334 | -106,118 |
| United Arab Emirates | 200,893 | 95,533 | -105,360 |
| Egypt | 177,249 | 111,129 | -66,120 |
| India | 153,542 | 71,934 | -81,608 |
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 | 321,082 |
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 | 321,082 | 0 | -321,082 |
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) | 3,900,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,186,264 |
| Air transport | 342,068 |
| Other | 321,082 |
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) | 2,068,004 | 1,832,436 | -235,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,001,984 | 1,184,280 | -817,704 |
| Air transport | 264,025 | 78,043 | -185,982 |
| Other | 321,082 | 0 | -321,082 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,467,436 |
| Felixstowe | 1,252,130 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,109,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 709,944 |
| Southampton | 537,149 |
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 | 1,397,837 | 1,069,599 | -328,238 |
| Felixstowe | 501,563 | 750,567 | +249,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 558,696 | 550,450 | -8,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 501,345 | 208,599 | -292,746 |
| Southampton | 397,545 | 139,604 | -257,941 |
| 000 | 321,082 | 0 | -321,082 |
| Manchester | 268,451 | 0 | -268,451 |
| Holyhead | 61,627 | 183,824 | +122,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,215 | 63,737 | -116,478 |
| Manchester Airport | 146,568 | 42,714 | -103,854 |
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