Import/export HS code 292310: Choline and its salts
A nutrient used in food, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,697,723 |
| Belgium | 1,595,047 |
| Italy | 1,259,964 |
| Switzerland | 1,206,114 |
| Netherlands | 1,134,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 920,795 | 776,928 | -143,867 |
| Belgium | 747,618 | 847,429 | +99,811 |
| Italy | 795,754 | 464,210 | -331,544 |
| Switzerland | 316,672 | 889,442 | +572,770 |
| Netherlands | 558,141 | 576,405 | +18,264 |
| United States | 338,452 | 200,629 | -137,823 |
| Norway | 411,665 | 26,207 | -385,458 |
| Germany | 120,332 | 179,484 | +59,152 |
| Spain | 34,638 | 125,781 | +91,143 |
| Denmark | 69,427 | 43,363 | -26,064 |
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 | 3,006,380 |
| Belgium | 1,317,078 |
| Switzerland | 1,203,509 |
| Italy | 1,134,189 |
| United States | 533,754 |
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 | 1,587,847 | 1,418,533 | -169,314 |
| Belgium | 784,869 | 532,209 | -252,660 |
| Switzerland | 315,260 | 888,249 | +572,989 |
| Italy | 666,715 | 467,474 | -199,241 |
| United States | 353,207 | 180,547 | -172,660 |
| Spain | 75,344 | 205,141 | +129,797 |
| Germany | 108,029 | 150,164 | +42,135 |
| Denmark | 68,209 | 38,863 | -29,346 |
| India | 63,498 | 0 | -63,498 |
| Viet Nam | 16,907 | 25,792 | +8,885 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,803,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,563,201 |
| Other | 707,130 |
| Air transport | 457,046 |
| Road transport | 116,803 |
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) | 2,143,486 | 2,659,774 | +516,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,431,336 | 1,131,865 | -299,471 |
| Other | 419,228 | 287,902 | -131,326 |
| Air transport | 371,286 | 85,760 | -285,526 |
| Road transport | 84,766 | 32,037 | -52,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,773,227 |
| London | 1,102,026 |
| Felixstowe | 1,005,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 806,376 |
| 000 | 707,130 |
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 | 595,449 | 1,177,778 | +582,329 |
| London | 637,416 | 464,610 | -172,806 |
| Felixstowe | 485,532 | 520,326 | +34,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 367,407 | 438,969 | +71,562 |
| 000 | 419,228 | 287,902 | -131,326 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 411,665 | 26,207 | -385,458 |
| Hull | 235,809 | 137,851 | -97,958 |
| Belfast Port | 236,614 | 121,373 | -115,241 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 25,153 | 322,775 | +297,622 |
| Harwich | 156,560 | 110,616 | -45,944 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 327,478 |
| United States | 322,826 |
| Ireland | 134,137 |
| Poland | 37,943 |
| Netherlands | 36,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 327,478 | 0 | -327,478 |
| United States | 1,087 | 321,739 | +320,652 |
| Ireland | 77,802 | 56,335 | -21,467 |
| Poland | 19,231 | 18,712 | -519 |
| Netherlands | 25,383 | 10,721 | -14,662 |
| Hungary | 22,703 | 4,804 | -17,899 |
| Switzerland | 3,835 | 23,637 | +19,802 |
| Portugal | 26,085 | 1,015 | -25,070 |
| Sweden | 22,758 | 0 | -22,758 |
| Germany | 8,376 | 11,343 | +2,967 |
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 | 103,290 |
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 | 55,694 | 47,596 | -8,098 |
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 | 668,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 290,834 |
| Other | 103,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,651 |
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 | 345,634 | 323,149 | -22,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 187,772 | 103,062 | -84,710 |
| Other | 55,694 | 47,596 | -8,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,651 | 0 | -11,651 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 380,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,836 |
| 000 | 103,290 |
| Glasgow Airport | 99,194 |
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 | 328,565 | 51,461 | -277,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,714 | 62,701 | -81,013 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,774 | 167,062 | +155,288 |
| 000 | 55,694 | 47,596 | -8,098 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 99,194 | +99,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,887 | 3,421 | -17,466 |
| Holyhead | 15,723 | 7,262 | -8,461 |
| Tyne | 0 | 17,540 | +17,540 |
| Dover | 10,411 | 6,097 | -4,314 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,295 | 5,432 | +137 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A nutrient used in food, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals