Import/export HS code 29314940: Nitrilotrimethanediyl trisphosphonic acid and salts
Chemicals used in water treatment 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,986,026 |
| Germany | 1,991,057 |
| Belgium | 325,793 |
| France | 220,862 |
| India | 86,499 |
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 | 1,282,329 | 1,703,697 | +421,368 |
| Germany | 1,010,540 | 980,517 | -30,023 |
| Belgium | 221,890 | 103,903 | -117,987 |
| France | 77,649 | 143,213 | +65,564 |
| India | 40,787 | 45,712 | +4,925 |
| Netherlands | 46,016 | 38,243 | -7,773 |
| Egypt | 0 | 31,494 | +31,494 |
| Italy | 2,168 | 14,124 | +11,956 |
| Spain | 6,277 | 5,705 | -572 |
| United States | 8,315 | 2,769 | -5,546 |
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 | 3,124,356 |
| Germany | 2,046,755 |
| Belgium | 241,176 |
| France | 171,155 |
| India | 86,499 |
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 | 1,364,896 | 1,759,460 | +394,564 |
| Germany | 1,013,736 | 1,033,019 | +19,283 |
| Belgium | 152,277 | 88,899 | -63,378 |
| France | 74,453 | 96,702 | +22,249 |
| India | 40,787 | 45,712 | +4,925 |
| United Kingdom | 46,327 | 2,629 | -43,698 |
| Italy | 0 | 40,187 | +40,187 |
| United States | 8,315 | 0 | -8,315 |
| Denmark | 6,561 | 0 | -6,561 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 2,769 | +2,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,122,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,612,147 |
| Air transport | 44,154 |
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) | 1,333,736 | 1,788,843 | +455,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,339,999 | 1,272,148 | -67,851 |
| Air transport | 33,617 | 10,537 | -23,080 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,799,775 |
| Southampton | 1,187,556 |
| Harwich | 1,106,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 533,979 |
| Liverpool Docks | 319,338 |
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 | 771,970 | 1,027,805 | +255,835 |
| Southampton | 569,750 | 617,806 | +48,056 |
| Harwich | 516,807 | 589,315 | +72,508 |
| Eurotunnel | 243,209 | 290,770 | +47,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,291 | 143,047 | -33,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,033 | 141,529 | -23,504 |
| Dover | 83,659 | 180,832 | +97,173 |
| Killingholme | 134,919 | 19,415 | -115,504 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 31,494 | +31,494 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,484 | 5,617 | -16,867 |
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 | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 31 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 30 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 14 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 11 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 10 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 9 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 7 |
| CONNECT CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
| H2O INNOVATION UK LIMITED | 5 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,804,609 |
| United States | 4,226,869 |
| Spain | 3,569,768 |
| Italy | 2,505,150 |
| Netherlands | 2,180,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,627,178 | 4,177,431 | -1,449,747 |
| United States | 2,096,407 | 2,130,462 | +34,055 |
| Spain | 2,028,462 | 1,541,306 | -487,156 |
| Italy | 1,063,109 | 1,442,041 | +378,932 |
| Netherlands | 1,081,759 | 1,098,834 | +17,075 |
| Norway | 819,887 | 554,808 | -265,079 |
| France | 765,157 | 598,519 | -166,638 |
| South Africa | 796,138 | 467,060 | -329,078 |
| Colombia | 676,815 | 439,563 | -237,252 |
| Germany | 587,638 | 498,135 | -89,503 |
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 | 410 |
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 | 410 | 0 | -410 |
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) | 21,019,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,072,250 |
| Air transport | 61,796 |
| Other | 410 |
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) | 10,945,590 | 10,073,753 | -871,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,368,932 | 7,703,318 | -2,665,614 |
| Air transport | 13,413 | 48,383 | +34,970 |
| Other | 410 | 0 | -410 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,840,653 |
| London | 7,787,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,088,540 |
| Southampton | 5,550,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,762,010 |
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 | 5,690,166 | 5,150,487 | -539,679 |
| London | 4,048,419 | 3,738,850 | -309,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,446,994 | 2,641,546 | -805,448 |
| Southampton | 2,879,621 | 2,670,780 | -208,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,409,021 | 1,352,989 | -56,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,122,835 | 782,196 | -340,639 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 893,256 | 328,125 | -565,131 |
| Felixstowe | 733,700 | 339,824 | -393,876 |
| Thamesport | 249,903 | 196,256 | -53,647 |
| Milford | 261,522 | 47,832 | -213,690 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29314940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in water treatment and industrial processes