Import/export HS code 291570: Palmitic and stearic acids
Chemicals used in soaps, cosmetics, and food 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,294,963 |
| Germany | 6,167,298 |
| Malaysia | 4,087,602 |
| Belgium | 3,940,135 |
| United States | 2,223,253 |
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 | 3,031,627 | 4,263,336 | +1,231,709 |
| Germany | 3,528,526 | 2,638,772 | -889,754 |
| Malaysia | 2,966,111 | 1,121,491 | -1,844,620 |
| Belgium | 744,935 | 3,195,200 | +2,450,265 |
| United States | 1,445,946 | 777,307 | -668,639 |
| Italy | 1,482,937 | 684,687 | -798,250 |
| Spain | 1,063,648 | 359,956 | -703,692 |
| Indonesia | 540,882 | 829,586 | +288,704 |
| Sweden | 1,243,503 | 63,236 | -1,180,267 |
| India | 485,912 | 462,551 | -23,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 10,663,705 |
| Germany | 5,199,245 |
| United States | 2,680,245 |
| Belgium | 2,610,933 |
| Italy | 2,497,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 5,725,363 | 4,938,342 | -787,021 |
| Germany | 2,696,818 | 2,502,427 | -194,391 |
| United States | 1,576,084 | 1,104,161 | -471,923 |
| Belgium | 201,102 | 2,409,831 | +2,208,729 |
| Italy | 1,729,170 | 768,587 | -960,583 |
| Indonesia | 1,317,459 | 1,040,939 | -276,520 |
| Sweden | 1,243,503 | 100,259 | -1,143,244 |
| India | 540,968 | 473,494 | -67,474 |
| Spain | 583,020 | 412,457 | -170,563 |
| China | 328,144 | 216,682 | -111,462 |
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 | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Merseyside | 7 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 16,259,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,491,603 |
| Other | 5,102,118 |
| Air transport | 367,822 |
| Road transport | 85,002 |
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) | 8,782,017 | 7,477,411 | -1,304,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,943,905 | 4,547,698 | -2,396,207 |
| Other | 1,902,916 | 3,199,202 | +1,296,286 |
| Air transport | 270,141 | 97,681 | -172,460 |
| Road transport | 8,000 | 77,002 | +69,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,991,869 |
| 000 | 5,102,118 |
| London | 3,877,504 |
| Felixstowe | 3,194,059 |
| Southampton | 2,525,279 |
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 | 4,462,524 | 3,529,345 | -933,179 |
| 000 | 1,902,916 | 3,199,202 | +1,296,286 |
| London | 1,819,183 | 2,058,321 | +239,138 |
| Felixstowe | 2,127,458 | 1,066,601 | -1,060,857 |
| Southampton | 1,480,180 | 1,045,099 | -435,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,376,587 | 699,414 | -677,173 |
| Dover | 897,120 | 894,797 | -2,323 |
| Hull | 828,303 | 854,787 | +26,484 |
| Eurotunnel | 837,224 | 335,374 | -501,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 389,934 | 521,010 | +131,076 |
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 | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
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+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,870,664 |
| Belgium | 1,494,614 |
| Italy | 1,018,547 |
| Turkey | 961,616 |
| Sweden | 818,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 962,811 | 907,853 | -54,958 |
| Belgium | 916,312 | 578,302 | -338,010 |
| Italy | 772,458 | 246,089 | -526,369 |
| Turkey | 406,795 | 554,821 | +148,026 |
| Sweden | 541,980 | 276,028 | -265,952 |
| Denmark | 361,039 | 286,733 | -74,306 |
| Saudi Arabia | 273,118 | 291,016 | +17,898 |
| France | 301,298 | 245,834 | -55,464 |
| Germany | 338,686 | 180,687 | -157,999 |
| Egypt | 382,684 | 116,451 | -266,233 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 620,660 |
| XI | 84,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 208,118 | 412,542 | +204,424 |
| XI | 40,588 | 43,582 | +2,994 |
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) | 7,149,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,665,273 |
| Air transport | 1,257,811 |
| Other | 704,830 |
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) | 4,297,892 | 2,851,824 | -1,446,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,433,174 | 1,232,099 | -201,075 |
| Air transport | 786,036 | 471,775 | -314,261 |
| Other | 248,706 | 456,124 | +207,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,916,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,035,557 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,441,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 993,504 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 757,539 |
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 | 2,365,119 | 1,551,558 | -813,561 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,263,480 | 772,077 | -491,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 572,020 | 869,295 | +297,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 520,217 | 473,287 | -46,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 597,457 | 160,082 | -437,375 |
| 000 | 248,706 | 456,124 | +207,418 |
| Manchester Airport | 185,972 | 301,884 | +115,912 |
| Felixstowe | 403,350 | 68,591 | -334,759 |
| Southampton | 122,551 | 99,917 | -22,634 |
| Holyhead | 93,151 | 60,423 | -32,728 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291570
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in soaps, cosmetics, and food products