Import/export HS code 29171310: Sebacic acid
A chemical used in making plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics
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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 | 1,104,468 |
| China | 1,083,738 |
| Germany | 321,316 |
| India | 239,105 |
| Taiwan | 84,387 |
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 | 782,020 | 322,448 | -459,572 |
| China | 482,988 | 600,750 | +117,762 |
| Germany | 60,869 | 260,447 | +199,578 |
| India | 0 | 239,105 | +239,105 |
| Taiwan | 76,584 | 7,803 | -68,781 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 80,489 | 1,234 | -79,255 |
| Peru | 25,671 | 52,444 | +26,773 |
| United States | 65,082 | 5,921 | -59,161 |
| Poland | 0 | 41,800 | +41,800 |
| Belgium | 21,459 | 2,061 | -19,398 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,803,895 |
| Netherlands | 122,543 |
| Taiwan | 84,387 |
| United States | 71,003 |
| France | 38,111 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,376,085 | 1,427,810 | +51,725 |
| Netherlands | 68,175 | 54,368 | -13,807 |
| Taiwan | 76,584 | 7,803 | -68,781 |
| United States | 65,082 | 5,921 | -59,161 |
| France | 0 | 38,111 | +38,111 |
| Germany | 24,428 | 0 | -24,428 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 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) | 1,489,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,038,258 |
| Other | 510,546 |
| Air transport | 106,214 |
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) | 783,706 | 705,643 | -78,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 492,996 | 545,262 | +52,266 |
| Other | 257,068 | 253,478 | -3,590 |
| Air transport | 76,584 | 29,630 | -46,954 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,012,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 952,658 |
| 000 | 510,546 |
| Killingholme | 270,904 |
| 499 | 104,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 481,207 | 531,000 | +49,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 623,674 | 328,984 | -294,690 |
| 000 | 257,068 | 253,478 | -3,590 |
| Killingholme | 133,793 | 137,111 | +3,318 |
| 499 | 0 | 104,238 | +104,238 |
| Dover | 27,610 | 73,147 | +45,537 |
| Manchester Airport | 76,584 | 5,856 | -70,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 59,588 | +59,588 |
| Harwich | 0 | 16,837 | +16,837 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 11,089 | +11,089 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,083 |
| Germany | 12,749 |
| Czechia | 11,448 |
| Norway | 4,380 |
| Poland | 1,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,126 | 3,957 | -7,169 |
| Germany | 0 | 12,749 | +12,749 |
| Czechia | 8,031 | 3,417 | -4,614 |
| Norway | 4,380 | 0 | -4,380 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,214 | +1,214 |
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) | 29,791 |
| Air transport | 15,083 |
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) | 12,411 | 17,380 | +4,969 |
| Air transport | 11,126 | 3,957 | -7,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,791 |
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 | 8,031 | 10,969 | +2,938 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,126 | 3,957 | -7,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,380 | 6,411 | +2,031 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29171310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making plastics, lubricants, and cosmetics