Import/export HS code 38249955: Glycerol fatty acid esters (emulsifiers)
Chemical compounds used as emulsifiers in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 18,130,768 |
| Netherlands | 8,678,845 |
| Belgium | 1,403,921 |
| Spain | 634,453 |
| India | 631,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 9,350,350 | 8,780,418 | -569,932 |
| Netherlands | 4,747,097 | 3,931,748 | -815,349 |
| Belgium | 875,425 | 528,496 | -346,929 |
| Spain | 287,182 | 347,271 | +60,089 |
| India | 121,644 | 509,917 | +388,273 |
| France | 235,097 | 358,024 | +122,927 |
| Italy | 371,128 | 189,192 | -181,936 |
| Germany | 259,665 | 270,793 | +11,128 |
| Ireland | 45,433 | 365,941 | +320,508 |
| United States | 109,140 | 115,427 | +6,287 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 17,296,599 |
| Netherlands | 5,473,664 |
| Germany | 1,483,846 |
| Spain | 1,342,998 |
| Belgium | 987,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 8,995,834 | 8,300,765 | -695,069 |
| Netherlands | 3,242,743 | 2,230,921 | -1,011,822 |
| Germany | 417,401 | 1,066,445 | +649,044 |
| Spain | 834,407 | 508,591 | -325,816 |
| Belgium | 466,548 | 520,782 | +54,234 |
| India | 121,644 | 514,804 | +393,160 |
| Italy | 243,079 | 193,377 | -49,702 |
| Malaysia | 155,488 | 253,699 | +98,211 |
| United States | 166,258 | 136,433 | -29,825 |
| Indonesia | 180,654 | 86,643 | -94,011 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 16,185,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,376,772 |
| Other | 3,582,067 |
| Air transport | 1,150,121 |
| Road transport | 11,642 |
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) | 7,908,621 | 8,276,387 | +367,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,237,079 | 5,139,693 | -1,097,386 |
| Other | 1,870,034 | 1,712,033 | -158,001 |
| Air transport | 648,229 | 501,892 | -146,337 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,642 | +11,642 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,313,750 |
| 000 | 3,582,067 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,005,373 |
| Dover | 2,569,867 |
| Harwich | 1,624,953 |
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 | 8,593,557 | 8,720,193 | +126,636 |
| 000 | 1,870,034 | 1,712,033 | -158,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,605,145 | 1,400,228 | -204,917 |
| Dover | 1,413,151 | 1,156,716 | -256,435 |
| Harwich | 1,062,612 | 562,341 | -500,271 |
| Felixstowe | 880,100 | 547,720 | -332,380 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,626 | 545,019 | +401,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 352,544 | 203,071 | -149,473 |
| Hull | 11,529 | 307,575 | +296,046 |
| Manchester Airport | 163,116 | 88,312 | -74,804 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 51 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 50 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 41 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 33 |
| MULTISOL LIMITED | 29 |
| EWOS LIMITED | 28 |
| MCCAIN FOODS (G.B.) LIMITED | 27 |
| KOLAK SNACK FOODS LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,598,725 |
| Poland | 588,819 |
| Netherlands | 151,128 |
| Ireland | 72,751 |
| Saudi Arabia | 46,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,852,120 | 2,746,605 | -105,515 |
| Poland | 167,737 | 421,082 | +253,345 |
| Netherlands | 29,289 | 121,839 | +92,550 |
| Ireland | 32,546 | 40,205 | +7,659 |
| Saudi Arabia | 46,546 | 0 | -46,546 |
| France | 11,201 | 16,680 | +5,479 |
| Taiwan | 24,624 | 1,786 | -22,838 |
| Slovakia | 11,424 | 14,732 | +3,308 |
| Cameroon | 19,897 | 4,128 | -15,769 |
| Turkey | 21,940 | 0 | -21,940 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 24,612 |
| XI | 11,408 |
| United States | 2,666 |
| Ireland | 2,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 9,928 | 14,684 | +4,756 |
| XI | 5,253 | 6,155 | +902 |
| United States | 0 | 2,666 | +2,666 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,338 | +2,338 |
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) | 3,303,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,242,827 |
| Air transport | 103,864 |
| Other | 41,024 |
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) | 1,070,571 | 2,233,209 | +1,162,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,106,333 | 1,136,494 | -969,839 |
| Air transport | 96,857 | 7,007 | -89,850 |
| Other | 15,181 | 25,843 | +10,662 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,955,979 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,184 |
| Middlesbrough | 106,322 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,838,915 | 3,117,064 | +278,149 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,082 | 104,102 | -67,980 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 106,322 | +106,322 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,546 | 0 | -46,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,173 | 0 | -43,173 |
| 000 | 15,181 | 25,843 | +10,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,273 | 6,213 | -28,060 |
| Southampton | 27,455 | 4,399 | -23,056 |
| Felixstowe | 21,940 | 2,918 | -19,022 |
| ZLC | 19,152 | 3,335 | -15,817 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249955
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds used as emulsifiers in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications