Import/export HS code 292215: Triethanolamine
A chemical used in making soaps, detergents, and cosmetics
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,683,484 |
| Germany | 5,233,320 |
| Switzerland | 2,666,692 |
| Netherlands | 1,625,808 |
| Canada | 499,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,992,494 | 4,690,990 | -3,301,504 |
| Germany | 2,173,404 | 3,059,916 | +886,512 |
| Switzerland | 1,561,753 | 1,104,939 | -456,814 |
| Netherlands | 1,355,316 | 270,492 | -1,084,824 |
| Canada | 490,135 | 9,017 | -481,118 |
| France | 13,737 | 147,471 | +133,734 |
| United States | 0 | 70,967 | +70,967 |
| Spain | 31,563 | 29,080 | -2,483 |
| Ireland | 10,568 | 16,024 | +5,456 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,904 | +18,904 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,527,190 |
| Belgium | 4,190,418 |
| Germany | 3,827,555 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,090,528 |
| France | 1,303,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,173,558 | 5,353,632 | +180,074 |
| Belgium | 2,297,566 | 1,892,852 | -404,714 |
| Germany | 2,462,120 | 1,365,435 | -1,096,685 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,631,817 | 458,711 | -2,173,106 |
| France | 1,013,967 | 289,958 | -724,009 |
| United Kingdom | 31,696 | 9,084 | -22,612 |
| South Africa | 0 | 25,644 | +25,644 |
| Ireland | 10,568 | 14,162 | +3,594 |
| India | 0 | 23,032 | +23,032 |
| Spain | 2,983 | 7,030 | +4,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 15,607,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,136,726 |
| Other | 279,820 |
| Air transport | 43,626 |
| Road transport | 8,168 |
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) | 8,382,199 | 7,225,081 | -1,157,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,116,957 | 2,019,769 | -3,097,188 |
| Other | 116,434 | 163,386 | +46,952 |
| Air transport | 10,568 | 33,058 | +22,490 |
| Road transport | 2,812 | 5,356 | +2,544 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,547,362 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,745,604 |
| London | 2,614,377 |
| Hull | 1,940,461 |
| 000 | 279,820 |
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 | 6,747,368 | 4,799,994 | -1,947,374 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,675,733 | 2,069,871 | -1,605,862 |
| London | 1,354,825 | 1,259,552 | -95,273 |
| Hull | 1,146,142 | 794,319 | -351,823 |
| 000 | 116,434 | 163,386 | +46,952 |
| Killingholme | 161,610 | 70,601 | -91,009 |
| Purfleet | 177,696 | 0 | -177,696 |
| Dover | 24,014 | 143,598 | +119,584 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,693 | 609 | -165,084 |
| Thamesport | 35,728 | 6,048 | -29,680 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 58,966 |
| Belgium | 50,516 |
| Nigeria | 28,182 |
| Netherlands | 26,489 |
| Israel | 24,956 |
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 | 19,761 | 39,205 | +19,444 |
| Belgium | 35,031 | 15,485 | -19,546 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 28,182 | +28,182 |
| Netherlands | 7,746 | 18,743 | +10,997 |
| Israel | 15,376 | 9,580 | -5,796 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,380 | 0 | -24,380 |
| Lithuania | 7,313 | 8,950 | +1,637 |
| Morocco | 0 | 5,519 | +5,519 |
| United States | 2,220 | 2,378 | +158 |
| Germany | 3,889 | 0 | -3,889 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 77 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 77 | 0 | -77 |
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) | 131,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,743 |
| Air transport | 2,220 |
| Other | 77 |
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) | 49,097 | 82,552 | +33,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,788 | 47,955 | -21,833 |
| Air transport | 2,220 | 0 | -2,220 |
| Other | 77 | 0 | -77 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 49,336 |
| Heysham | 46,410 |
| London | 28,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,535 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,114 |
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 | 39,756 | 9,580 | -30,176 |
| Heysham | 15,817 | 30,593 | +14,776 |
| London | 0 | 28,182 | +28,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,119 | 8,416 | -10,703 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,114 | 0 | -27,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,991 | 15,359 | +6,368 |
| Hull | 0 | 15,485 | +15,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 8,024 | +8,024 |
| Holyhead | 3,867 | 3,643 | -224 |
| Felixstowe | 2,298 | 2,378 | +80 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292215
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making soaps, detergents, and cosmetics