Import/export HS code 29157040: Palmitic acid
A fatty acid used in cosmetics, soaps, and food products
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.
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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 | 5,338,669 |
| Germany | 2,896,983 |
| Malaysia | 2,267,209 |
| Spain | 839,117 |
| Italy | 769,658 |
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 | 2,450,476 | 2,888,193 | +437,717 |
| Germany | 1,669,436 | 1,227,547 | -441,889 |
| Malaysia | 1,760,523 | 506,686 | -1,253,837 |
| Spain | 752,399 | 86,718 | -665,681 |
| Italy | 411,132 | 358,526 | -52,606 |
| Belgium | 88,937 | 340,285 | +251,348 |
| India | 225,236 | 142,357 | -82,879 |
| Turkey | 132,417 | 95,324 | -37,093 |
| Indonesia | 87,668 | 139,490 | +51,822 |
| France | 55,879 | 137,231 | +81,352 |
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 | 7,691,166 |
| Germany | 1,764,110 |
| Indonesia | 1,028,041 |
| Italy | 782,789 |
| India | 376,729 |
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 | 4,230,469 | 3,460,697 | -769,772 |
| Germany | 1,035,938 | 728,172 | -307,766 |
| Indonesia | 775,472 | 252,569 | -522,903 |
| Italy | 388,491 | 394,298 | +5,807 |
| India | 234,372 | 142,357 | -92,015 |
| Spain | 183,578 | 135,791 | -47,787 |
| United States | 111,744 | 123,076 | +11,332 |
| Turkey | 132,417 | 95,324 | -37,093 |
| France | 77,609 | 68,455 | -9,154 |
| China | 73,172 | 8,314 | -64,858 |
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 | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -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) | 8,479,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,314,982 |
| Other | 1,868,235 |
| Air transport | 149,279 |
| Road transport | 62,703 |
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) | 4,764,296 | 3,715,212 | -1,049,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,748,500 | 1,566,482 | -182,018 |
| Other | 1,296,368 | 571,867 | -724,501 |
| Air transport | 104,545 | 44,734 | -59,811 |
| Road transport | 0 | 62,703 | +62,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,547,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,488,500 |
| 000 | 1,868,235 |
| Southampton | 1,222,921 |
| Felixstowe | 959,134 |
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 | 1,582,596 | 1,964,430 | +381,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,488,007 | 1,000,493 | -487,514 |
| 000 | 1,296,368 | 571,867 | -724,501 |
| Southampton | 902,778 | 320,143 | -582,635 |
| Felixstowe | 661,679 | 297,455 | -364,224 |
| Hull | 271,083 | 541,072 | +269,989 |
| Belfast Port | 669,081 | 142,357 | -526,724 |
| Dover | 149,038 | 282,503 | +133,465 |
| Killingholme | 164,024 | 184,106 | +20,082 |
| Middlesbrough | 132,845 | 158,480 | +25,635 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 79 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 64 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 41 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 33 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 26 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 22 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 21 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 21 |
| PRIME SURFACTANTS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 52,355 |
| Ireland | 33,015 |
| Nigeria | 32,894 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 26,741 |
| Belgium | 24,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 22,582 | 29,773 | +7,191 |
| Ireland | 14,037 | 18,978 | +4,941 |
| Nigeria | 8,208 | 24,686 | +16,478 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 26,741 | 0 | -26,741 |
| Belgium | 24,078 | 0 | -24,078 |
| Hungary | 8,580 | 11,161 | +2,581 |
| Spain | 18,448 | 0 | -18,448 |
| Denmark | 0 | 5,460 | +5,460 |
| Germany | 0 | 5,330 | +5,330 |
| Netherlands | 1,819 | 2,928 | +1,109 |
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) | 117,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,715 |
| Air transport | 24,910 |
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) | 73,578 | 43,768 | -29,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,487 | 48,228 | -5,259 |
| Air transport | 14,209 | 10,701 | -3,508 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 84,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,757 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,681 |
| Heysham | 21,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,021 |
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 | 52,343 | 32,647 | -19,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,078 | 13,679 | -10,399 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,315 | 6,366 | -23,949 |
| Heysham | 9,062 | 12,611 | +3,549 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,445 | 9,576 | +5,131 |
| Harwich | 6,292 | 5,870 | -422 |
| London | 0 | 8,529 | +8,529 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,157 | 0 | -7,157 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,052 | +7,052 |
| Holyhead | 1,663 | 5,242 | +3,579 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29157040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A fatty acid used in cosmetics, soaps, and food products