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 | 1,721,039 |
| Belgium | 1,661,167 |
| Switzerland | 1,209,107 |
| Italy | 1,201,329 |
| Netherlands | 1,083,897 |
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 | 904,304 | 816,735 | -87,569 |
| Belgium | 793,436 | 867,731 | +74,295 |
| Switzerland | 319,350 | 889,757 | +570,407 |
| Italy | 769,961 | 431,368 | -338,593 |
| Netherlands | 499,366 | 584,531 | +85,165 |
| United States | 237,351 | 274,743 | +37,392 |
| Norway | 437,872 | 0 | -437,872 |
| Germany | 120,332 | 189,991 | +69,659 |
| Spain | 38,433 | 135,632 | +97,199 |
| Denmark | 46,615 | 43,363 | -3,252 |
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 | 3,110,264 |
| Belgium | 1,297,875 |
| Switzerland | 1,206,502 |
| Italy | 1,131,556 |
| United States | 427,289 |
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 | 1,608,246 | 1,502,018 | -106,228 |
| Belgium | 741,530 | 556,345 | -185,185 |
| Switzerland | 317,938 | 888,564 | +570,626 |
| Italy | 695,893 | 435,663 | -260,230 |
| United States | 243,032 | 184,257 | -58,775 |
| Spain | 80,280 | 221,348 | +141,068 |
| Germany | 108,029 | 150,164 | +42,135 |
| Denmark | 45,397 | 38,863 | -6,534 |
| India | 63,498 | 0 | -63,498 |
| Viet Nam | 1,098 | 51,019 | +49,921 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 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) | 4,813,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,665,305 |
| Other | 671,466 |
| Air transport | 362,461 |
| Road transport | 95,406 |
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) | 2,164,684 | 2,648,712 | +484,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,395,326 | 1,269,979 | -125,347 |
| Other | 388,657 | 282,809 | -105,848 |
| Air transport | 265,604 | 96,857 | -168,747 |
| Road transport | 63,369 | 32,037 | -31,332 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,767,072 |
| London | 1,183,017 |
| Felixstowe | 999,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 805,820 |
| 000 | 671,466 |
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 | 554,487 | 1,212,585 | +658,098 |
| London | 659,708 | 523,309 | -136,399 |
| Felixstowe | 462,094 | 537,153 | +75,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 358,804 | 447,016 | +88,212 |
| 000 | 388,657 | 282,809 | -105,848 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 437,872 | 0 | -437,872 |
| Belfast Port | 220,805 | 174,496 | -46,309 |
| Hull | 240,704 | 110,962 | -129,742 |
| 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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 23 |
| 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 | 126,466 |
| Netherlands | 39,501 |
| Poland | 37,943 |
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 | 81,076 | 45,390 | -35,686 |
| Netherlands | 27,882 | 11,619 | -16,263 |
| Poland | 20,991 | 16,952 | -4,039 |
| Switzerland | 3,835 | 23,637 | +19,802 |
| Portugal | 26,085 | 1,015 | -25,070 |
| Hungary | 18,507 | 4,804 | -13,703 |
| Sweden | 22,758 | 0 | -22,758 |
| Germany | 9,945 | 9,774 | -171 |
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 | 98,877 |
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 | 57,275 | 41,602 | -15,673 |
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 | 666,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,041 |
| Other | 98,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,134 |
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 | 343,008 | 323,149 | -19,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,503 | 88,538 | -104,965 |
| Other | 57,275 | 41,602 | -15,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,262 | 1,872 | -4,390 |
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 | 200,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,836 |
| Glasgow Airport | 99,194 |
| 000 | 98,877 |
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 | 143,188 | 57,692 | -85,496 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,774 | 167,062 | +155,288 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 99,194 | +99,194 |
| 000 | 57,275 | 41,602 | -15,673 |
| Holyhead | 15,939 | 3,788 | -12,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,498 | 3,421 | -12,077 |
| Tyne | 0 | 17,540 | +17,540 |
| Dover | 10,411 | 6,097 | -4,314 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,688 | 0 | -8,688 |
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