Import/export HS code 29159030: Lauric acid
A fatty acid used in soaps, detergents, 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 | 5,909,074 |
| Germany | 4,066,611 |
| Thailand | 1,322,797 |
| Malaysia | 740,442 |
| Indonesia | 539,528 |
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 | 2,530,364 | 3,378,710 | +848,346 |
| Germany | 2,326,143 | 1,740,468 | -585,675 |
| Thailand | 826,574 | 496,223 | -330,351 |
| Malaysia | 426,364 | 314,078 | -112,286 |
| Indonesia | 238,419 | 301,109 | +62,690 |
| United States | 156,082 | 159,483 | +3,401 |
| Italy | 150,010 | 122,171 | -27,839 |
| France | 88,464 | 143,305 | +54,841 |
| Spain | 174,385 | 43,182 | -131,203 |
| Denmark | 4,806 | 131,134 | +126,328 |
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 | 5,256,576 |
| Germany | 4,912,045 |
| Thailand | 1,322,797 |
| Indonesia | 1,038,404 |
| Italy | 312,592 |
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 | 2,405,668 | 2,850,908 | +445,240 |
| Germany | 2,557,750 | 2,354,295 | -203,455 |
| Thailand | 826,574 | 496,223 | -330,351 |
| Indonesia | 535,433 | 502,971 | -32,462 |
| Italy | 158,028 | 154,564 | -3,464 |
| United States | 167,713 | 85,926 | -81,787 |
| Spain | 166,735 | 46,404 | -120,331 |
| Netherlands | 104,543 | 100,098 | -4,445 |
| Belgium | 85,446 | 56,928 | -28,518 |
| China | 14,592 | 45,576 | +30,984 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,442,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,234,288 |
| Air transport | 214,587 |
| Other | 88,441 |
| Road transport | 1,054 |
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) | 4,115,275 | 4,327,372 | +212,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,883,675 | 2,350,613 | -533,062 |
| Air transport | 94,078 | 120,509 | +26,431 |
| Other | 7,025 | 81,416 | +74,391 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,054 | +1,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,650,629 |
| Hull | 2,824,659 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,379,507 |
| Felixstowe | 1,203,406 |
| Dover | 448,927 |
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 | 3,219,333 | 3,431,296 | +211,963 |
| Hull | 1,339,423 | 1,485,236 | +145,813 |
| Liverpool Docks | 884,319 | 495,188 | -389,131 |
| Felixstowe | 643,989 | 559,417 | -84,572 |
| Dover | 291,890 | 157,037 | -134,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,984 | 162,493 | +8,509 |
| Southampton | 125,518 | 122,235 | -3,283 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,340 | 54,514 | -37,826 |
| Harwich | 47,569 | 78,036 | +30,467 |
| Killingholme | 54,219 | 56,758 | +2,539 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 53 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 50 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 36 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 30 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 30 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 30 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 25 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 646,062 |
| Germany | 504,770 |
| Belgium | 292,881 |
| Ireland | 274,386 |
| Algeria | 203,157 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 592,517 | 53,545 | -538,972 |
| Germany | 133,426 | 371,344 | +237,918 |
| Belgium | 150,440 | 142,441 | -7,999 |
| Ireland | 231,356 | 43,030 | -188,326 |
| Algeria | 186,048 | 17,109 | -168,939 |
| United States | 152,446 | 41,375 | -111,071 |
| Austria | 186,048 | 0 | -186,048 |
| France | 61,528 | 14,166 | -47,362 |
| China | 9,246 | 60,399 | +51,153 |
| Slovenia | 16,266 | 23,941 | +7,675 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,982 |
| XI | 1,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,454 | 2,528 | -2,926 |
| XI | 1,659 | 268 | -1,391 |
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) | 1,235,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,092,630 |
| Air transport | 363,704 |
| Other | 9,909 |
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) | 956,161 | 279,182 | -676,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 561,066 | 531,564 | -29,502 |
| Air transport | 277,005 | 86,699 | -190,306 |
| Other | 7,113 | 2,796 | -4,317 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 460,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 427,189 |
| Hull | 352,445 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 275,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 431,159 | 28,966 | -402,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 200,956 | 226,233 | +25,277 |
| Hull | 199,289 | 153,156 | -46,133 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,288 | 148,676 | +15,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 232,917 | 42,431 | -190,486 |
| Holyhead | 208,759 | 33,346 | -175,413 |
| London | 186,048 | 51,666 | -134,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,061 | 125,506 | +107,445 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,063 | 0 | -105,063 |
| Heysham | 15,484 | 6,888 | -8,596 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29159030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A fatty acid used in soaps, detergents, and food products