Import/export HS code 29054411: Sorbitol with low mannitol content
Sorbitol containing 2% or less mannitol
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,175,165 |
| Belgium | 1,146,146 |
| Germany | 403,814 |
| Turkey | 236,808 |
| China | 134,793 |
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 | 2,223,060 | 1,952,105 | -270,955 |
| Belgium | 631,527 | 514,619 | -116,908 |
| Germany | 268,411 | 135,403 | -133,008 |
| Turkey | 201,240 | 35,568 | -165,672 |
| China | 120,049 | 14,744 | -105,305 |
| India | 41,481 | 24,227 | -17,254 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 57,901 | +57,901 |
| Czechia | 3,631 | 2,112 | -1,519 |
| Spain | 1,662 | 0 | -1,662 |
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 | 4,171,388 |
| Germany | 847,094 |
| Belgium | 766,206 |
| Turkey | 236,808 |
| China | 134,793 |
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 | 2,169,071 | 2,002,317 | -166,754 |
| Germany | 356,201 | 490,893 | +134,692 |
| Belgium | 599,388 | 166,818 | -432,570 |
| Turkey | 201,240 | 35,568 | -165,672 |
| China | 120,049 | 14,744 | -105,305 |
| India | 41,481 | 24,227 | -17,254 |
| Czechia | 3,631 | 2,112 | -1,519 |
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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 3,786,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,405,182 |
| Air transport | 36,073 |
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) | 1,916,007 | 1,870,478 | -45,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,555,262 | 849,920 | -705,342 |
| Air transport | 19,792 | 16,281 | -3,511 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,893,745 |
| Dover | 1,247,100 |
| London | 349,307 |
| Felixstowe | 338,478 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,547 |
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 | 1,792,942 | 2,100,803 | +307,861 |
| Dover | 819,465 | 427,635 | -391,830 |
| London | 313,947 | 35,360 | -278,587 |
| Felixstowe | 279,017 | 59,461 | -219,556 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,765 | 19,782 | -103,983 |
| Killingholme | 70,773 | 0 | -70,773 |
| Southampton | 29,879 | 32,528 | +2,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,481 | 0 | -41,481 |
| Hull | 0 | 40,184 | +40,184 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 16,281 | +16,281 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEPHENSON GROUP LTD | 35 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 22 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 14 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 13 |
| CULTECH LTD | 13 |
| CORCORAN CHEMICALS LIMITED | 12 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 4 |
| MASTER BUILDERS SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| FAGRON UK LTD | 2 |
| HECTIC LIFESTYLES LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 17,625 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,644 |
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 Arab Emirates | 17,625 | 0 | -17,625 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 2,644 | +2,644 |
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) | 14,949 |
| Air transport | 5,320 |
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) | 14,949 | 0 | -14,949 |
| Air transport | 2,676 | 2,644 | -32 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,979 |
| Southampton | 6,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,979 | 0 | -7,979 |
| Southampton | 6,970 | 0 | -6,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,676 | 2,644 | -32 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29054411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sorbitol containing 2% or less mannitol