Import/export HS code 382460: Sorbitol (not from subheading 2905 44)
A sugar alcohol used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, excluding specific types listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,228,578 |
| Belgium | 1,059,433 |
| Netherlands | 342,576 |
| Germany | 208,044 |
| Switzerland | 33,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,965,701 | 2,262,877 | -1,702,824 |
| Belgium | 541,757 | 517,676 | -24,081 |
| Netherlands | 206,999 | 135,577 | -71,422 |
| Germany | 126,874 | 81,170 | -45,704 |
| Switzerland | 16,124 | 17,653 | +1,529 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 26,365 | +24,122 |
| Japan | 10,044 | 17,183 | +7,139 |
| China | 2,026 | 5,322 | +3,296 |
| Spain | 1 | 6,508 | +6,507 |
| Czechia | 5,044 | 0 | -5,044 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,608,248 |
| Germany | 732,906 |
| Belgium | 385,882 |
| Japan | 148,550 |
| Netherlands | 33,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,085,900 | 2,522,348 | -1,563,552 |
| Germany | 357,503 | 375,403 | +17,900 |
| Belgium | 344,094 | 41,788 | -302,306 |
| Japan | 75,153 | 73,397 | -1,756 |
| Netherlands | 8,090 | 25,708 | +17,618 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 26,365 | +24,122 |
| China | 3,626 | 5,322 | +1,696 |
| United States | 1,636 | 0 | -1,636 |
| Czechia | 1,245 | 0 | -1,245 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,655,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 253,210 |
| Air transport | 40,777 |
| Other | 1 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,786,995 | 2,868,839 | -1,918,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,320 | 177,890 | +102,570 |
| Air transport | 17,175 | 23,602 | +6,427 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,572,166 |
| London | 1,102,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,015,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 651,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,812,869 | 1,759,297 | -1,053,572 |
| London | 1,002,575 | 99,790 | -902,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 324,743 | 690,331 | +365,588 |
| Eurotunnel | 411,876 | 239,558 | -172,318 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,621 | 21,385 | -71,236 |
| Thamesport | 47,589 | 56,214 | +8,625 |
| Hull | 31,899 | 70,780 | +38,881 |
| Killingholme | 57,757 | 31,288 | -26,469 |
| Felixstowe | 36,531 | 39,638 | +3,107 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 12,036 | 23,602 | +11,566 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 41 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 38 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 36 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 23 |
| ROYAL SANDERS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| KEYLINK LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 98,255 |
| Germany | 93,840 |
| United States | 85,097 |
| Chile | 27,345 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,131 |
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 | 75,713 | 22,542 | -53,171 |
| Germany | 65,715 | 28,125 | -37,590 |
| United States | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| Chile | 5,676 | 21,669 | +15,993 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,131 | 0 | -14,131 |
| Ireland | 1,455 | 8,468 | +7,013 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 7,910 | +7,910 |
| Netherlands | 5,648 | 0 | -5,648 |
| India | 0 | 3,410 | +3,410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 3,406 | +3,406 |
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) | 204,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,228 |
| Air transport | 38,665 |
| Other | 3,453 |
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) | 148,484 | 55,729 | -92,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,228 | 0 | -99,228 |
| Air transport | 5,676 | 32,989 | +27,313 |
| Other | 47 | 3,406 | +3,359 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,234 |
| Southampton | 85,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,665 |
| London | 20,396 |
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 | 55,317 | 31,917 | -23,400 |
| Southampton | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 65,715 | 18,750 | -46,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,676 | 32,989 | +27,313 |
| London | 20,396 | 0 | -20,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,131 | 0 | -14,131 |
| Felixstowe | 5,648 | 0 | -5,648 |
| Heysham | 0 | 3,692 | +3,692 |
| 000 | 47 | 3,406 | +3,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,408 | 1,370 | -38 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 382460
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sugar alcohol used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, excluding specific types listed elsewhere