Import/export HS code 29061310: Sterols
Natural substances found in plants and animals, often used in food and health products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,447,761 |
| Netherlands | 933,751 |
| United States | 914,812 |
| China | 249,066 |
| France | 149,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,138,248 | 309,513 | -828,735 |
| Netherlands | 389,334 | 544,417 | +155,083 |
| United States | 800,450 | 114,362 | -686,088 |
| China | 39,636 | 209,430 | +169,794 |
| France | 134,121 | 15,179 | -118,942 |
| Germany | 16,289 | 126,175 | +109,886 |
| Italy | 40,549 | 62,957 | +22,408 |
| Finland | 57,456 | 0 | -57,456 |
| South Africa | 15,671 | 0 | -15,671 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,825 | +12,825 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,571,351 |
| France | 722,510 |
| India | 647,451 |
| United States | 364,343 |
| China | 279,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,246,659 | 324,692 | -921,967 |
| France | 193,737 | 528,773 | +335,036 |
| India | 647,451 | 0 | -647,451 |
| United States | 280,271 | 84,072 | -196,199 |
| China | 39,636 | 239,916 | +200,280 |
| Ireland | 29,500 | 89,626 | +60,126 |
| Japan | 63,699 | 41,694 | -22,005 |
| Italy | 44,616 | 44,959 | +343 |
| United Kingdom | 57,456 | 1,341 | -56,115 |
| Netherlands | 11,475 | 18,639 | +7,164 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,037,422 |
| Air transport | 1,587,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 281,485 |
| Other | 134,165 |
| Road transport | 2,562 |
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) | 1,481,336 | 556,086 | -925,250 |
| Air transport | 979,471 | 608,474 | -370,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,916 | 225,569 | +169,653 |
| Other | 118,293 | 15,872 | -102,421 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,562 | +2,562 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 839,710 |
| Portsmouth | 775,540 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 505,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 382,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 232,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 731,833 | 107,877 | -623,956 |
| Portsmouth | 681,992 | 93,548 | -588,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,952 | 315,599 | +125,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 381,371 | 1,130 | -380,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,853 | 219,873 | +207,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,336 | 129,381 | +48,045 |
| Newhaven | 143,960 | 63,198 | -80,762 |
| Manchester Airport | 135,864 | 58,636 | -77,228 |
| Thamesport | 3,474 | 142,707 | +139,233 |
| 000 | 118,293 | 15,872 | -102,421 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 7,502,525 |
| Spain | 306,554 |
| United States | 63,950 |
| Germany | 46,379 |
| Sweden | 29,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 4,045,922 | 3,456,603 | -589,319 |
| Spain | 283,607 | 22,947 | -260,660 |
| United States | 47,277 | 16,673 | -30,604 |
| Germany | 3,519 | 42,860 | +39,341 |
| Sweden | 2,000 | 27,160 | +25,160 |
| Italy | 18,100 | 1,856 | -16,244 |
| Israel | 5,930 | 13,326 | +7,396 |
| Netherlands | 4,225 | 3,334 | -891 |
| Ireland | 2,863 | 4,664 | +1,801 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 4,623 | +4,623 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,614,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 373,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,095,199 | 3,519,685 | -575,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,089 | 65,807 | -242,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,155 | 8,554 | -1,601 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,560,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 318,753 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 30,494 |
| Portsmouth | 28,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,646 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,091,829 | 3,469,165 | -622,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 299,314 | 19,439 | -279,875 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 30,494 | +30,494 |
| Portsmouth | 5,912 | 22,947 | +17,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,225 | 23,421 | +19,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,930 | 8,554 | +2,624 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,000 | 11,350 | +9,350 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 8,676 | +8,676 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,863 | 0 | -2,863 |
| ZLC | 1,370 | 0 | -1,370 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29061310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural substances found in plants and animals, often used in food and health products