Import/export HS code 292215: Triethanolamine
A chemical used in making soaps, detergents, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,417,805 |
| Germany | 5,097,226 |
| Switzerland | 2,672,773 |
| Netherlands | 1,606,302 |
| 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 | 7,895,454 | 4,522,351 | -3,373,103 |
| Germany | 2,087,538 | 3,009,688 | +922,150 |
| Switzerland | 1,579,665 | 1,093,108 | -486,557 |
| Netherlands | 1,208,320 | 397,982 | -810,338 |
| Canada | 490,135 | 9,017 | -481,118 |
| France | 17,826 | 143,382 | +125,556 |
| United States | 0 | 70,967 | +70,967 |
| Spain | 34,296 | 26,347 | -7,949 |
| 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 | 10,911,303 |
| Belgium | 4,186,168 |
| Germany | 3,584,328 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,737,726 |
| France | 1,104,893 |
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 | 5,673,988 | 5,237,315 | -436,673 |
| Belgium | 2,290,692 | 1,895,476 | -395,216 |
| Germany | 2,220,950 | 1,363,378 | -857,572 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,244,823 | 492,903 | -1,751,920 |
| France | 839,692 | 265,201 | -574,491 |
| 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 | 6,698 | 3,315 | -3,383 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 15,633,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,723,335 |
| Other | 249,976 |
| Air transport | 44,735 |
| Road transport | 10,167 |
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) | 8,568,538 | 7,064,782 | -1,503,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,637,751 | 2,085,584 | -2,552,167 |
| Other | 104,133 | 145,843 | +41,710 |
| Air transport | 10,568 | 34,167 | +23,599 |
| Road transport | 2,812 | 7,355 | +4,543 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,436,344 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,500,488 |
| London | 2,665,961 |
| Hull | 1,888,846 |
| 000 | 249,976 |
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 | 6,695,207 | 4,741,137 | -1,954,070 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,373,186 | 2,127,302 | -1,245,884 |
| London | 1,379,122 | 1,286,839 | -92,283 |
| Hull | 1,199,389 | 689,457 | -509,932 |
| 000 | 104,133 | 145,843 | +41,710 |
| Killingholme | 117,410 | 82,777 | -34,633 |
| Purfleet | 177,696 | 0 | -177,696 |
| Dover | 28,103 | 140,620 | +112,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,693 | 609 | -165,084 |
| Thamesport | 38,461 | 3,315 | -35,146 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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+ | 14 |
| 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 | 62,256 |
| Nigeria | 55,388 |
| Belgium | 50,516 |
| Netherlands | 29,572 |
| 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 | 18,347 | 43,909 | +25,562 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 55,388 | +55,388 |
| Belgium | 35,031 | 15,485 | -19,546 |
| Netherlands | 7,746 | 21,826 | +14,080 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,022 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,743 | 75,161 | +7,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,683 | 90,339 | +42,656 |
| 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 | 76,542 |
| Heysham | 49,700 |
| 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 | 36,786 | -2,970 |
| Heysham | 14,403 | 35,297 | +20,894 |
| London | 0 | 28,182 | +28,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,119 | 8,416 | -10,703 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,114 | 0 | -27,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,996 | 18,442 | +10,446 |
| 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