Import/export HS code 292511: Saccharin and its salts
A sweetening agent used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages
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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 | 2,568,170 |
| Germany | 855,197 |
| Netherlands | 569,300 |
| India | 546,432 |
| South Korea | 386,021 |
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 | 1,886,845 | 681,325 | -1,205,520 |
| Germany | 366,376 | 488,821 | +122,445 |
| Netherlands | 427,620 | 141,680 | -285,940 |
| India | 316,468 | 229,964 | -86,504 |
| South Korea | 211,309 | 174,712 | -36,597 |
| Spain | 47,374 | 319,917 | +272,543 |
| Ireland | 79,622 | 44,617 | -35,005 |
| Switzerland | 37,982 | 66,207 | +28,225 |
| Belgium | 38,410 | 60,100 | +21,690 |
| Canada | 53,663 | 0 | -53,663 |
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 | 4,043,506 |
| South Korea | 588,338 |
| Spain | 335,411 |
| India | 285,512 |
| Switzerland | 222,167 |
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 | 2,613,674 | 1,429,832 | -1,183,842 |
| South Korea | 392,547 | 195,791 | -196,756 |
| Spain | 10,238 | 325,173 | +314,935 |
| India | 175,723 | 109,789 | -65,934 |
| Switzerland | 157,267 | 64,900 | -92,367 |
| Ireland | 79,622 | 44,617 | -35,005 |
| Canada | 53,663 | 0 | -53,663 |
| Germany | 9,368 | 41,638 | +32,270 |
| United States | 2,734 | 9,515 | +6,781 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,233 | +2,233 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,690,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,684,103 |
| Other | 197,644 |
| Air transport | 82,751 |
| Road transport | 66,829 |
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) | 2,621,331 | 1,069,557 | -1,551,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 649,681 | 1,034,422 | +384,741 |
| Other | 158,328 | 39,316 | -119,012 |
| Air transport | 62,733 | 20,018 | -42,715 |
| Road transport | 4,806 | 62,023 | +57,217 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,792,239 |
| Dover | 999,533 |
| Southampton | 636,958 |
| 000 | 197,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,979,227 | 813,012 | -1,166,215 |
| Dover | 288,274 | 711,259 | +422,985 |
| Southampton | 454,286 | 182,672 | -271,614 |
| 000 | 158,328 | 39,316 | -119,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,327 | 86,439 | +5,112 |
| ZLC | 42,788 | 110,199 | +67,411 |
| Harwich | 136,232 | 2,210 | -134,022 |
| London | 119,325 | 1,320 | -118,005 |
| Holyhead | 70,986 | 43,695 | -27,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,980 | 53,083 | +18,103 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 78 |
| NUTRIAD LTD | 56 |
| CEUTA HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 51 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 47 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 43 |
| ATLANTIC CHEMICALS TRADING UK LTD | 39 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 36 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 31 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 285,734 |
| Ireland | 127,166 |
| Netherlands | 116,468 |
| United States | 17,360 |
| Malta | 13,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 83,513 | 202,221 | +118,708 |
| Ireland | 51,492 | 75,674 | +24,182 |
| Netherlands | 101,208 | 15,260 | -85,948 |
| United States | 9,459 | 7,901 | -1,558 |
| Malta | 3,843 | 10,128 | +6,285 |
| Bahrain | 2,112 | 10,277 | +8,165 |
| France | 4,877 | 5,130 | +253 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,816 | 3,026 | -790 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,275 | 4,160 | +2,885 |
| Slovakia | 3,309 | 0 | -3,309 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 35,804 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 18,407 | 17,397 | -1,010 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 465,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,004 |
| Other | 35,804 |
| Air transport | 23,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 179,468 | 286,139 | +106,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,540 | 24,464 | -34,076 |
| Other | 18,407 | 17,397 | -1,010 |
| Air transport | 13,700 | 10,082 | -3,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 314,003 |
| Felixstowe | 83,772 |
| Heysham | 53,643 |
| 000 | 35,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,452 | 218,551 | +123,099 |
| Felixstowe | 82,660 | 1,112 | -81,548 |
| Heysham | 10,632 | 43,011 | +32,379 |
| 000 | 18,407 | 17,397 | -1,010 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,788 | 0 | -20,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,928 | 11,273 | +5,345 |
| Holyhead | 1,723 | 15,382 | +13,659 |
| Harwich | 14,749 | 0 | -14,749 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,336 | 2,963 | -4,373 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,241 | 5,089 | +848 |
Quick facts
HS code: 292511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sweetening agent used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages