Import/export HS code 29314930: Etidronic acid and salts
Chemicals used in water treatment and medicine
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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 | 2,338,305 |
| Belgium | 281,732 |
| Italy | 175,930 |
| Netherlands | 158,766 |
| Germany | 40,740 |
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 | 1,513,230 | 825,075 | -688,155 |
| Belgium | 168,269 | 113,463 | -54,806 |
| Italy | 114,537 | 61,393 | -53,144 |
| Netherlands | 23,044 | 135,722 | +112,678 |
| Germany | 11,845 | 28,895 | +17,050 |
| Austria | 9,937 | 13,406 | +3,469 |
| Switzerland | 3,884 | 6,840 | +2,956 |
| France | 3,447 | 5,536 | +2,089 |
| Finland | 3,621 | 0 | -3,621 |
| Sweden | 2,256 | 0 | -2,256 |
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 | 2,502,465 |
| Germany | 143,698 |
| United Kingdom | 142,291 |
| Italy | 138,506 |
| Belgium | 81,620 |
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 | 1,648,034 | 854,431 | -793,603 |
| Germany | 7,270 | 136,428 | +129,158 |
| United Kingdom | 63,878 | 78,413 | +14,535 |
| Italy | 60,741 | 77,765 | +17,024 |
| Belgium | 53,823 | 27,797 | -26,026 |
| Switzerland | 9,937 | 13,406 | +3,469 |
| India | 1,729 | 2,090 | +361 |
| Finland | 3,621 | 0 | -3,621 |
| Spain | 3,369 | 0 | -3,369 |
| Netherlands | 1,668 | 0 | -1,668 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,314,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 704,638 |
| Air transport | 25,599 |
| Other | 712 |
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) | 1,491,917 | 822,246 | -669,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 349,960 | 354,678 | +4,718 |
| Air transport | 12,193 | 13,406 | +1,213 |
| Other | 0 | 712 | +712 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,253,257 |
| Felixstowe | 1,027,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,154 |
| London | 143,401 |
| Dover | 93,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,010,712 | 242,545 | -768,167 |
| Felixstowe | 487,950 | 539,498 | +51,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 187,204 | 155,950 | -31,254 |
| London | 3,621 | 139,780 | +136,159 |
| Dover | 60,773 | 33,159 | -27,614 |
| Purfleet | 48,215 | 9,687 | -38,528 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 40,203 | +40,203 |
| Killingholme | 12,278 | 7,212 | -5,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,331 | 0 | -17,331 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 13,406 | +13,406 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 15 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 13 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 6 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 6 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 3 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CENTRAL CHEMICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,974,546 |
| Thailand | 5,084,697 |
| Netherlands | 2,238,053 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,996,227 |
| Belgium | 1,821,844 |
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 | 6,872,475 | 7,102,071 | +229,596 |
| Thailand | 2,745,345 | 2,339,352 | -405,993 |
| Netherlands | 1,483,054 | 754,999 | -728,055 |
| Saudi Arabia | 941,790 | 1,054,437 | +112,647 |
| Belgium | 1,026,023 | 795,821 | -230,202 |
| China | 661,842 | 617,593 | -44,249 |
| Germany | 658,603 | 559,261 | -99,342 |
| Brazil | 645,746 | 517,155 | -128,591 |
| France | 642,289 | 300,364 | -341,925 |
| Taiwan | 462,800 | 342,576 | -120,224 |
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 | 17,414 |
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 | 10,916 | 6,498 | -4,418 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,962,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,112,837 |
| Air transport | 55,213 |
| Other | 17,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,718,503 | 14,244,201 | -2,474,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,384,511 | 2,728,326 | -656,185 |
| Air transport | 49,373 | 5,840 | -43,533 |
| Other | 10,916 | 6,498 | -4,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 21,061,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,782,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,340,859 |
| Felixstowe | 1,779,194 |
| Thamesport | 1,223,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,854,797 | 11,206,620 | +1,351,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,009,436 | 1,772,696 | -2,236,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,016,841 | 2,324,018 | -692,823 |
| Felixstowe | 1,070,805 | 708,389 | -362,416 |
| Thamesport | 766,556 | 457,037 | -309,519 |
| London | 536,131 | 130,052 | -406,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 338,596 | 160,276 | -178,320 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 81,447 | 97,289 | +15,842 |
| Harwich | 60,582 | 75,759 | +15,177 |
| Purfleet | 114,592 | 0 | -114,592 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29314930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in water treatment and medicine