Import/export HS code 38246011: Sorbitol with low D-mannitol content
Sorbitol containing 2% or less D-mannitol, used in food and industrial applications
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 76,207 |
| Germany | 45,722 |
| Turkey | 26,365 |
| Netherlands | 7,170 |
| France | 4,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 29,795 | 46,412 | +16,617 |
| Germany | 21,211 | 24,511 | +3,300 |
| Turkey | 0 | 26,365 | +26,365 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,170 | +7,170 |
| France | 0 | 4,893 | +4,893 |
| China | 0 | 3,242 | +3,242 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 99,974 |
| Turkey | 26,365 |
| France | 25,591 |
| Belgium | 4,893 |
| Netherlands | 3,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 36,310 | 63,664 | +27,354 |
| Turkey | 0 | 26,365 | +26,365 |
| France | 11,162 | 14,429 | +3,267 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,893 | +4,893 |
| Netherlands | 3,534 | 0 | -3,534 |
| China | 0 | 3,242 | +3,242 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 121,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,652 |
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) | 51,006 | 70,941 | +19,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 41,652 | +41,652 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 71,638 |
| Felixstowe | 39,732 |
| Hull | 30,776 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,446 | 54,192 | +36,746 |
| Felixstowe | 10,125 | 29,607 | +19,482 |
| Hull | 6,875 | 23,901 | +17,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,996 | 4,893 | -103 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,931 | 0 | -5,931 |
| Dover | 5,633 | 0 | -5,633 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 2 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| NIRAN BIO UK LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 4,692 |
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 | 4,692 | 0 | -4,692 |
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) | 4,692 |
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) | 4,692 | 0 | -4,692 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,692 |
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 | 4,692 | 0 | -4,692 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38246011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sorbitol containing 2% or less D-mannitol, used in food and industrial applications