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 | 7,176,379 |
| Germany | 6,297,289 |
| Malaysia | 4,009,189 |
| Belgium | 3,924,918 |
| Italy | 2,237,514 |
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 | 3,047,723 | 4,128,656 | +1,080,933 |
| Germany | 3,802,749 | 2,494,540 | -1,308,209 |
| Malaysia | 2,990,616 | 1,018,573 | -1,972,043 |
| Belgium | 712,161 | 3,212,757 | +2,500,596 |
| Italy | 1,505,937 | 731,577 | -774,360 |
| United States | 1,453,628 | 779,931 | -673,697 |
| Spain | 1,063,648 | 290,665 | -772,983 |
| Indonesia | 547,436 | 797,854 | +250,418 |
| Sweden | 1,116,518 | 190,221 | -926,297 |
| India | 531,305 | 457,060 | -74,245 |
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 | 10,299,235 |
| Germany | 5,299,264 |
| Belgium | 2,617,079 |
| United States | 2,611,654 |
| Italy | 2,561,855 |
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 | 5,632,687 | 4,666,548 | -966,139 |
| Germany | 3,074,872 | 2,224,392 | -850,480 |
| Belgium | 203,242 | 2,413,837 | +2,210,595 |
| United States | 1,574,316 | 1,037,338 | -536,978 |
| Italy | 1,642,814 | 919,041 | -723,773 |
| Indonesia | 1,321,993 | 1,023,977 | -298,016 |
| Sweden | 1,116,518 | 227,244 | -889,274 |
| India | 594,279 | 464,061 | -130,218 |
| Spain | 637,148 | 346,961 | -290,187 |
| China | 327,850 | 227,779 | -100,071 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -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) | 15,919,642 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,622,662 |
| Other | 5,143,356 |
| Air transport | 388,858 |
| Road transport | 70,703 |
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) | 8,718,019 | 7,201,623 | -1,516,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,217,378 | 4,405,284 | -2,812,094 |
| Other | 1,787,079 | 3,356,277 | +1,569,198 |
| Air transport | 221,043 | 167,815 | -53,228 |
| Road transport | 8,000 | 62,703 | +54,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,984,383 |
| 000 | 5,143,356 |
| London | 3,827,285 |
| Felixstowe | 3,367,842 |
| Southampton | 2,454,011 |
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 | 4,568,672 | 3,415,711 | -1,152,961 |
| 000 | 1,787,079 | 3,356,277 | +1,569,198 |
| London | 1,812,434 | 2,014,851 | +202,417 |
| Felixstowe | 2,287,798 | 1,080,044 | -1,207,754 |
| Southampton | 1,502,132 | 951,879 | -550,253 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,360,599 | 621,969 | -738,630 |
| Hull | 826,632 | 854,607 | +27,975 |
| Dover | 877,160 | 802,060 | -75,100 |
| Eurotunnel | 806,626 | 407,898 | -398,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 389,934 | 434,675 | +44,741 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
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+ | 50 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 1,916,562 |
| Belgium | 1,578,608 |
| Italy | 1,085,349 |
| Turkey | 960,149 |
| Sweden | 858,674 |
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 | 940,468 | 976,094 | +35,626 |
| Belgium | 936,935 | 641,673 | -295,262 |
| Italy | 834,110 | 251,239 | -582,871 |
| Turkey | 406,795 | 553,354 | +146,559 |
| Sweden | 582,646 | 276,028 | -306,618 |
| Denmark | 399,198 | 286,733 | -112,465 |
| France | 360,004 | 248,146 | -111,858 |
| Saudi Arabia | 273,118 | 291,016 | +17,898 |
| Germany | 303,380 | 255,310 | -48,070 |
| Egypt | 373,261 | 141,343 | -231,918 |
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 | 593,950 |
| XI | 85,572 |
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 | 177,795 | 416,155 | +238,360 |
| XI | 38,406 | 47,166 | +8,760 |
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) | 7,507,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,774,044 |
| Air transport | 1,273,387 |
| Other | 679,522 |
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) | 4,419,305 | 3,088,130 | -1,331,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,526,687 | 1,247,357 | -279,330 |
| Air transport | 779,057 | 494,330 | -284,727 |
| Other | 216,201 | 463,321 | +247,120 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,158,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,114,382 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,500,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 996,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 771,692 |
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 | 2,459,054 | 1,698,965 | -760,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,324,908 | 789,474 | -535,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 580,875 | 919,316 | +338,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 519,749 | 476,506 | -43,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 589,055 | 182,637 | -406,418 |
| 000 | 216,201 | 463,321 | +247,120 |
| Manchester Airport | 185,972 | 301,884 | +115,912 |
| Felixstowe | 417,299 | 68,591 | -348,708 |
| Southampton | 133,066 | 114,398 | -18,668 |
| Holyhead | 89,398 | 61,492 | -27,906 |
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