Import/export HS code 38246099: Various sorbitol types (other)
Sorbitol products not meeting the low D-mannitol content criteria, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 120,245 |
| Japan | 27,227 |
| Switzerland | 25,539 |
| Belgium | 12,271 |
| Germany | 5,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 71,770 | 48,475 | -23,295 |
| Japan | 10,044 | 17,183 | +7,139 |
| Switzerland | 9,702 | 15,837 | +6,135 |
| Belgium | 1,513 | 10,758 | +9,245 |
| Germany | 5,387 | 0 | -5,387 |
| China | 4,106 | 0 | -4,106 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 0 | -2,243 |
| Finland | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
| Czechia | 1,245 | 0 | -1,245 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 147,472 |
| France | 25,539 |
| Germany | 16,145 |
| China | 5,706 |
| Turkey | 2,243 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 81,814 | 65,658 | -16,156 |
| France | 9,702 | 15,837 | +6,135 |
| Germany | 5,387 | 10,758 | +5,371 |
| China | 5,706 | 0 | -5,706 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 0 | -2,243 |
| Belgium | 1,513 | 0 | -1,513 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 150,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,540 |
| Air transport | 10,526 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,139 | 65,658 | -19,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,945 | 26,595 | +14,650 |
| Air transport | 10,526 | 0 | -10,526 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 103,803 |
| Southampton | 27,227 |
| ZLC | 25,539 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 17,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 55,328 | 48,475 | -6,853 |
| Southampton | 10,044 | 17,183 | +7,139 |
| ZLC | 9,702 | 15,837 | +6,135 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 17,687 | 0 | -17,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 10,758 | +10,758 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,387 | 0 | -5,387 |
| Dover | 2,243 | 0 | -2,243 |
| Felixstowe | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,026 | 0 | -2,026 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
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
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 85,097 |
| France | 38,658 |
| Chile | 31,720 |
| Sri Lanka | 7,910 |
| India | 3,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| France | 0 | 38,658 | +38,658 |
| Chile | 5,676 | 26,044 | +20,368 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 7,910 | +7,910 |
| India | 0 | 3,410 | +3,410 |
| Ireland | 47 | 0 | -47 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,097 |
| Air transport | 43,040 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,658 |
| Other | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| Air transport | 5,676 | 37,364 | +31,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 38,658 | +38,658 |
| Other | 47 | 0 | -47 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 85,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,658 |
| 000 | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,676 | 37,364 | +31,688 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 38,658 | +38,658 |
| 000 | 47 | 0 | -47 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38246099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sorbitol products not meeting the low D-mannitol content criteria, used in various industries