Import/export HS code 292242: Glutamic acid and its salts
Amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in food
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,242,278 |
| China | 2,788,560 |
| Netherlands | 969,405 |
| Germany | 872,060 |
| Thailand | 276,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,057,777 | 7,184,501 | -2,873,276 |
| China | 1,396,572 | 1,391,988 | -4,584 |
| Netherlands | 468,735 | 500,670 | +31,935 |
| Germany | 332,269 | 539,791 | +207,522 |
| Thailand | 165,384 | 111,514 | -53,870 |
| India | 2,112 | 242,777 | +240,665 |
| United States | 87,795 | 131,325 | +43,530 |
| Spain | 73,868 | 118,542 | +44,674 |
| Poland | 50,294 | 49,222 | -1,072 |
| Japan | 89,918 | 1,306 | -88,612 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,384,724 |
| China | 3,409,356 |
| Indonesia | 594,394 |
| Netherlands | 517,301 |
| Brazil | 319,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,071,699 | 7,313,025 | -2,758,674 |
| China | 1,595,638 | 1,813,718 | +218,080 |
| Indonesia | 383,405 | 210,989 | -172,416 |
| Netherlands | 241,965 | 275,336 | +33,371 |
| Brazil | 168,135 | 151,732 | -16,403 |
| Thailand | 166,970 | 105,992 | -60,978 |
| Japan | 59,323 | 131,189 | +71,866 |
| United States | 53,824 | 133,916 | +80,092 |
| Germany | 7,013 | 154,083 | +147,070 |
| Spain | 38,819 | 76,225 | +37,406 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,773,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,280,666 |
| Air transport | 268,787 |
| Other | 72,126 |
| Road transport | 50,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,631,031 | 8,142,096 | -2,488,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,167,989 | 2,112,677 | -55,312 |
| Air transport | 47,664 | 221,123 | +173,459 |
| Other | 53,828 | 18,298 | -35,530 |
| Road transport | 32,084 | 18,758 | -13,326 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,858,194 |
| Felixstowe | 2,661,202 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,865,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,574,494 |
| Southampton | 674,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,321,811 | 5,536,383 | -2,785,428 |
| Felixstowe | 1,290,398 | 1,370,804 | +80,406 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,132,055 | 733,793 | -398,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 748,360 | 826,134 | +77,774 |
| Southampton | 414,367 | 260,383 | -153,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,557 | 271,275 | -282 |
| Killingholme | 76,829 | 221,510 | +144,681 |
| Purfleet | 29,740 | 224,666 | +194,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,657 | 123,784 | +31,127 |
| London | 46,343 | 139,840 | +93,497 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
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+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 887,041 |
| Netherlands | 435,758 |
| Ireland | 136,482 |
| Denmark | 67,576 |
| Guyana | 50,130 |
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 | 717,544 | 169,497 | -548,047 |
| Netherlands | 394,596 | 41,162 | -353,434 |
| Ireland | 94,594 | 41,888 | -52,706 |
| Denmark | 0 | 67,576 | +67,576 |
| Guyana | 25,933 | 24,197 | -1,736 |
| France | 21,263 | 4,397 | -16,866 |
| Germany | 0 | 13,468 | +13,468 |
| Sweden | 3,419 | 4,308 | +889 |
| Norway | 4,238 | 1,621 | -2,617 |
| Nigeria | 2,000 | 1,074 | -926 |
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 | 46,470 |
| France | 1,111 |
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 | 24,283 | 22,187 | -2,096 |
| France | 580 | 531 | -49 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 902,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 433,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,779 |
| Other | 47,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 730,617 | 172,215 | -558,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 406,551 | 26,657 | -379,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,097 | 157,682 | +50,585 |
| Other | 24,863 | 22,718 | -2,145 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 345,531 |
| Thamesport | 322,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 317,084 |
| Glasgow Airport | 222,786 |
| Tyne | 120,449 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 234,131 | 111,400 | -122,731 |
| Thamesport | 322,674 | 0 | -322,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 261,384 | 55,700 | -205,684 |
| Glasgow Airport | 222,786 | 0 | -222,786 |
| Tyne | 23,480 | 96,969 | +73,489 |
| Dover | 28,053 | 24,197 | -3,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,472 | 25,377 | -1,095 |
| 000 | 24,863 | 22,718 | -2,145 |
| Milford | 44,176 | 0 | -44,176 |
| Fishguard | 18,327 | 15,563 | -2,764 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in food