Import/export HS code 29309030: DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid
A chemical used in animal feed and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 27,314,876 |
| Belgium | 5,788,773 |
| Netherlands | 3,112,201 |
| Ireland | 374,320 |
| Germany | 236,463 |
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 | 12,692,725 | 14,622,151 | +1,929,426 |
| Belgium | 2,657,885 | 3,130,888 | +473,003 |
| Netherlands | 2,113,164 | 999,037 | -1,114,127 |
| Ireland | 267,377 | 106,943 | -160,434 |
| Germany | 114,469 | 121,994 | +7,525 |
| Spain | 223,499 | 3,215 | -220,284 |
| United States | 11,602 | 13,862 | +2,260 |
| China | 6,370 | 0 | -6,370 |
| Italy | 5,487 | 0 | -5,487 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,440 | +5,440 |
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 | 15,813,730 |
| Spain | 5,375,908 |
| France | 4,854,891 |
| United States | 4,634,906 |
| Belgium | 1,071,152 |
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 | 5,741,019 | 10,072,711 | +4,331,692 |
| Spain | 2,306,650 | 3,069,258 | +762,608 |
| France | 4,122,803 | 732,088 | -3,390,715 |
| United States | 2,292,890 | 2,342,016 | +49,126 |
| Belgium | 1,053,306 | 17,846 | -1,035,460 |
| Germany | 128,665 | 0 | -128,665 |
| Brazil | 38,950 | 38,950 | +0 |
| Austria | 20,919 | 31,644 | +10,725 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,999 | +3,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,308,241 |
| Other | 5,082,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,437,464 |
| Air transport | 266,568 |
| Road transport | 1,441 |
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) | 13,482,646 | 14,825,595 | +1,342,949 |
| Other | 2,387,376 | 2,695,018 | +307,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,167,650 | 1,269,814 | -897,836 |
| Air transport | 54,906 | 211,662 | +156,756 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,441 | +1,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 15,853,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,204,054 |
| 000 | 5,082,394 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,639,964 |
| Hull | 1,347,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 7,743,831 | 8,110,001 | +366,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,820,802 | 5,383,252 | +562,450 |
| 000 | 2,387,376 | 2,695,018 | +307,642 |
| Middlesbrough | 627,100 | 1,012,864 | +385,764 |
| Hull | 625,279 | 722,459 | +97,180 |
| Dover | 565,239 | 333,716 | -231,523 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 522,097 | 118,507 | -403,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 256,170 | 162,136 | -94,034 |
| Birmingham Airport | 36,934 | 207,663 | +170,729 |
| Poole | 154,362 | 35,033 | -119,329 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 48 |
| MOY PARK LIMITED | 48 |
| 2 AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 47 |
| CROWN CHICKEN LIMITED | 46 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| FACCENDA FOODS LIMITED | 30 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 28 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 23 |
| GLW FEEDS LIMITED | 23 |
| NUTRIAD LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 225,370 |
| United States | 95,985 |
| France | 13,679 |
| Germany | 10,242 |
| Indonesia | 4,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 95,680 | 129,690 | +34,010 |
| United States | 64,796 | 31,189 | -33,607 |
| France | 0 | 13,679 | +13,679 |
| Germany | 4,019 | 6,223 | +2,204 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 4,659 | +4,659 |
| Singapore | 1,949 | 0 | -1,949 |
| South Korea | 1,635 | 0 | -1,635 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,034 | +1,034 |
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 | 229,972 |
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 | 95,680 | 134,292 | +38,612 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 229,972 |
| Air transport | 123,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 95,680 | 134,292 | +38,612 |
| Air transport | 72,399 | 51,148 | -21,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,034 | +1,034 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 229,972 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,960 |
| ZLC | 23,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 95,680 | 134,292 | +38,612 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,252 | 27,708 | -28,544 |
| ZLC | 4,019 | 19,959 | +15,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,128 | 0 | -12,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,481 | +3,481 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,034 | +1,034 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29309030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in animal feed and industrial processes