Import/export HS code 290543: Mannitol
A sugar alcohol used in food and medicine
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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 | 18,338,188 |
| Netherlands | 694,170 |
| Belgium | 286,002 |
| Ireland | 139,950 |
| Germany | 114,121 |
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 | 10,798,869 | 7,539,319 | -3,259,550 |
| Netherlands | 502,467 | 191,703 | -310,764 |
| Belgium | 229,977 | 56,025 | -173,952 |
| Ireland | 76,031 | 63,919 | -12,112 |
| Germany | 75,003 | 39,118 | -35,885 |
| China | 55,760 | 16,109 | -39,651 |
| United States | 49,326 | 10,853 | -38,473 |
| Poland | 34,915 | 7,017 | -27,898 |
| Switzerland | 5,222 | 20,859 | +15,637 |
| Spain | 9,561 | 0 | -9,561 |
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 | 19,048,519 |
| Italy | 183,891 |
| China | 132,693 |
| United States | 81,107 |
| Germany | 78,898 |
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 | 11,373,633 | 7,674,886 | -3,698,747 |
| Italy | 152,518 | 31,373 | -121,145 |
| China | 83,957 | 48,736 | -35,221 |
| United States | 68,843 | 12,264 | -56,579 |
| Germany | 41,754 | 37,144 | -4,610 |
| Poland | 2,043 | 3,846 | +1,803 |
| India | 0 | 3,075 | +3,075 |
| Switzerland | 2,383 | 0 | -2,383 |
| Netherlands | 1,147 | 0 | -1,147 |
| Japan | 0 | 969 | +969 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 19,359,943 |
| Other | 257,251 |
| Air transport | 127,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,260 |
| Road transport | 2,839 |
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) | 11,582,544 | 7,777,399 | -3,805,145 |
| Other | 118,631 | 138,620 | +19,989 |
| Air transport | 114,576 | 12,997 | -101,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,363 | 21,897 | -3,466 |
| Road transport | 2,839 | 0 | -2,839 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,629,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 692,718 |
| Eurotunnel | 581,925 |
| 000 | 257,251 |
| London | 178,666 |
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 | 10,135,494 | 7,494,453 | -2,641,041 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 591,452 | 101,266 | -490,186 |
| Eurotunnel | 458,686 | 123,239 | -335,447 |
| 000 | 118,631 | 138,620 | +19,989 |
| London | 117,850 | 60,816 | -57,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,968 | 3,846 | -162,122 |
| Felixstowe | 101,198 | 14,115 | -87,083 |
| London Stansted Airport | 78,103 | 4,826 | -73,277 |
| Killingholme | 26,288 | 0 | -26,288 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 21,198 | 1,161 | -20,037 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 163,662 |
| United States | 93,160 |
| India | 55,522 |
| Ireland | 37,847 |
| Japan | 12,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 0 | 163,662 | +163,662 |
| United States | 88,959 | 4,201 | -84,758 |
| India | 54,644 | 878 | -53,766 |
| Ireland | 32,882 | 4,965 | -27,917 |
| Japan | 7,098 | 5,748 | -1,350 |
| Canada | 0 | 8,135 | +8,135 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,326 | +2,326 |
| France | 0 | 1,687 | +1,687 |
| Belgium | 1,145 | 0 | -1,145 |
| South Korea | 1,103 | 0 | -1,103 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 34,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 31,362 | 2,788 | -28,574 |
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) | 172,517 |
| Air transport | 171,743 |
| Other | 34,150 |
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) | 2,665 | 169,852 | +167,187 |
| Air transport | 151,804 | 19,939 | -131,865 |
| Other | 31,362 | 2,788 | -28,574 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,312 |
| Manchester Airport | 67,153 |
| 000 | 34,150 |
| Holyhead | 3,697 |
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 | 0 | 166,737 | +166,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,785 | 16,527 | -68,258 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,916 | 1,237 | -64,679 |
| 000 | 31,362 | 2,788 | -28,574 |
| Holyhead | 1,520 | 2,177 | +657 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,175 | +2,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,145 | 0 | -1,145 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,103 | 0 | -1,103 |
| Dover | 0 | 938 | +938 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290543
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sugar alcohol used in food and medicine