Import/export HS code 29224920: ß-Alanine
An amino acid used in sports supplements 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,204,709 |
| China | 832,375 |
| Netherlands | 272,891 |
| Ireland | 127,484 |
| Germany | 73,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,604,010 | 600,699 | -2,003,311 |
| China | 473,121 | 359,254 | -113,867 |
| Netherlands | 167,635 | 105,256 | -62,379 |
| Ireland | 79,440 | 48,044 | -31,396 |
| Germany | 47,483 | 26,378 | -21,105 |
| Taiwan | 9,708 | 22,184 | +12,476 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,122 | 25,852 | +24,730 |
| Switzerland | 19,559 | 5,065 | -14,494 |
| Belgium | 11,947 | 6,618 | -5,329 |
| Poland | 9,299 | 0 | -9,299 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,265,410 |
| China | 1,264,943 |
| Ireland | 42,810 |
| Taiwan | 31,892 |
| United Kingdom | 9,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,661,697 | 603,713 | -2,057,984 |
| China | 707,689 | 557,254 | -150,435 |
| Ireland | 32,907 | 9,903 | -23,004 |
| Taiwan | 9,708 | 22,184 | +12,476 |
| United Kingdom | 9,030 | 0 | -9,030 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,065 | +5,065 |
| Poland | 1,158 | 0 | -1,158 |
| Spain | 1,117 | 0 | -1,117 |
| India | 0 | 1,012 | +1,012 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,625,953 |
| Air transport | 669,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 322,606 |
| Other | 8,251 |
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) | 2,696,940 | 929,013 | -1,767,927 |
| Air transport | 524,811 | 144,340 | -380,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 197,933 | 124,673 | -73,260 |
| Other | 5,915 | 2,336 | -3,579 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,656,547 |
| Felixstowe | 661,848 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 527,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,142,153 | 514,394 | -1,627,759 |
| Felixstowe | 425,822 | 236,026 | -189,796 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 449,437 | 78,061 | -371,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,753 | 67,194 | -8,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 116,302 | +116,302 |
| Dover | 72,687 | 23,756 | -48,931 |
| Holyhead | 40,340 | 23,860 | -16,480 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,639 | 48,382 | +37,743 |
| Southampton | 45,294 | 8,244 | -37,050 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 34,799 | 9,569 | -25,230 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 84 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 67 |
| CULTECH LTD | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| SABAL HEALTH AND PHARMA LTD | 30 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 29 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 25 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 18 |
| UNIFECT LTD | 15 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,129,981 |
| Netherlands | 215,825 |
| China | 159,060 |
| Spain | 60,495 |
| Greece | 24,966 |
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 | 115,046 | 2,014,935 | +1,899,889 |
| Netherlands | 82,337 | 133,488 | +51,151 |
| China | 159,060 | 0 | -159,060 |
| Spain | 42,152 | 18,343 | -23,809 |
| Greece | 10,192 | 14,774 | +4,582 |
| Singapore | 17,789 | 1,020 | -16,769 |
| India | 13,935 | 0 | -13,935 |
| France | 7,075 | 6,841 | -234 |
| Qatar | 9,761 | 0 | -9,761 |
| Poland | 3,555 | 6,147 | +2,592 |
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 | 2,272,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 239,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,550 |
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 | 214,786 | 2,057,535 | +1,842,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,600 | 159,195 | +78,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,309 | 1,241 | -167,068 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,027,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,796 |
| Felixstowe | 159,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,863 |
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 | 13,935 | 2,013,754 | +1,999,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,578 | 117,218 | +57,640 |
| Felixstowe | 159,060 | 0 | -159,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 132,263 | 1,181 | -131,082 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,588 | 41,275 | -27,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,580 | 33,334 | +23,754 |
| Harwich | 2,902 | 8,643 | +5,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,390 | 1,241 | -6,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,540 | 0 | -8,540 |
| Southampton | 1,859 | 0 | -1,859 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29224920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: An amino acid used in sports supplements and cosmetics