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 | 5,914,226 |
| Germany | 3,884,162 |
| Thailand | 1,322,797 |
| Malaysia | 794,120 |
| Indonesia | 511,650 |
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 | 2,435,227 | 3,478,999 | +1,043,772 |
| Germany | 2,401,480 | 1,482,682 | -918,798 |
| Thailand | 826,574 | 496,223 | -330,351 |
| Malaysia | 395,846 | 398,274 | +2,428 |
| Indonesia | 238,419 | 273,231 | +34,812 |
| United States | 168,352 | 161,181 | -7,171 |
| Italy | 139,378 | 118,080 | -21,298 |
| Spain | 219,955 | 21,760 | -198,195 |
| France | 88,417 | 48,654 | -39,763 |
| Belgium | 85,064 | 36,460 | -48,604 |
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 | 5,282,909 |
| Germany | 4,732,485 |
| Thailand | 1,322,797 |
| Indonesia | 1,001,291 |
| Italy | 307,691 |
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 | 2,317,036 | 2,965,873 | +648,837 |
| Germany | 2,590,021 | 2,142,464 | -447,557 |
| Thailand | 826,574 | 496,223 | -330,351 |
| Indonesia | 513,133 | 488,158 | -24,975 |
| Italy | 157,218 | 150,473 | -6,745 |
| United States | 179,983 | 87,624 | -92,359 |
| Spain | 212,305 | 33,484 | -178,821 |
| Netherlands | 103,433 | 84,553 | -18,880 |
| Belgium | 85,446 | 56,928 | -28,518 |
| South Korea | 46,408 | 4,648 | -41,760 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 8,506,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,956,551 |
| Air transport | 207,351 |
| Other | 31,430 |
| 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) | 4,029,199 | 4,476,965 | +447,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,948,217 | 2,008,334 | -939,883 |
| Air transport | 93,503 | 113,848 | +20,345 |
| Other | 18,274 | 13,156 | -5,118 |
| 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 | 6,683,993 |
| Hull | 2,632,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,379,507 |
| Felixstowe | 1,133,142 |
| Dover | 505,470 |
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 | 3,258,145 | 3,425,848 | +167,703 |
| Hull | 1,293,403 | 1,339,234 | +45,831 |
| Liverpool Docks | 884,319 | 495,188 | -389,131 |
| Felixstowe | 567,511 | 565,631 | -1,880 |
| Dover | 363,351 | 142,119 | -221,232 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,834 | 154,053 | -14,781 |
| Southampton | 117,800 | 129,953 | +12,153 |
| Harwich | 46,459 | 79,146 | +32,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,293 | 28,029 | -69,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,527 | 79,395 | +50,868 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 52 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 50 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 35 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 30 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 30 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 29 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 25 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| 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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 848,808 |
| Germany | 393,235 |
| Ireland | 278,597 |
| Belgium | 212,249 |
| 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 | 798,212 | 50,596 | -747,616 |
| Germany | 133,426 | 259,809 | +126,383 |
| Ireland | 233,077 | 45,520 | -187,557 |
| Belgium | 150,440 | 61,809 | -88,631 |
| Algeria | 186,048 | 17,109 | -168,939 |
| United States | 144,974 | 48,602 | -96,372 |
| Austria | 186,048 | 0 | -186,048 |
| France | 53,671 | 26,595 | -27,076 |
| Slovenia | 16,266 | 23,941 | +7,675 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 4,040 | 21,851 | +17,811 |
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 | 8,517 |
| 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 | 5,989 | 2,528 | -3,461 |
| 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) | 1,256,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,033,133 |
| Air transport | 333,345 |
| Other | 10,444 |
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) | 1,166,661 | 90,113 | -1,076,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 548,009 | 485,124 | -62,885 |
| Air transport | 269,533 | 63,812 | -205,721 |
| Other | 7,648 | 2,796 | -4,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 578,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 427,385 |
| Hull | 275,600 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 267,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 252,585 |
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 | 578,784 | 0 | -578,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 198,414 | 228,971 | +30,557 |
| Hull | 199,289 | 76,311 | -122,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 225,271 | 41,894 | -183,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,859 | 131,726 | +10,867 |
| Holyhead | 207,514 | 34,591 | -172,923 |
| London | 186,048 | 0 | -186,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 108,739 | 0 | -108,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,061 | 67,761 | +49,700 |
| Killingholme | 61,793 | 0 | -61,793 |
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