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 | 2,990,504 |
| Germany | 1,996,049 |
| Belgium | 317,205 |
| 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 | 1,322,416 | 1,668,088 | +345,672 |
| Germany | 1,094,710 | 901,339 | -193,371 |
| Belgium | 219,266 | 97,939 | -121,327 |
| France | 77,649 | 143,213 | +65,564 |
| India | 40,787 | 45,712 | +4,925 |
| Netherlands | 26,512 | 14,358 | -12,154 |
| Egypt | 0 | 31,494 | +31,494 |
| Italy | 2,168 | 14,124 | +11,956 |
| Spain | 10,391 | 1,591 | -8,800 |
| United States | 11,084 | 0 | -11,084 |
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 | 3,117,775 |
| Germany | 2,057,567 |
| Belgium | 244,583 |
| France | 165,335 |
| 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 | 1,419,983 | 1,697,792 | +277,809 |
| Germany | 1,103,726 | 953,841 | -149,885 |
| Belgium | 159,474 | 85,109 | -74,365 |
| France | 72,747 | 92,588 | +19,841 |
| India | 40,787 | 45,712 | +4,925 |
| Italy | 0 | 40,187 | +40,187 |
| United States | 8,315 | 0 | -8,315 |
| Denmark | 6,561 | 0 | -6,561 |
| United Kingdom | 2,002 | 2,629 | +627 |
| Slovakia | 2,769 | 0 | -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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,127,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,565,162 |
| 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) | 1,373,823 | 1,753,234 | +379,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,406,155 | 1,159,007 | -247,148 |
| Air transport | 36,386 | 7,768 | -28,618 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,804,253 |
| Southampton | 1,187,556 |
| Harwich | 1,106,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 544,791 |
| 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 | 812,057 | 992,196 | +180,139 |
| Southampton | 569,750 | 617,806 | +48,056 |
| Harwich | 555,138 | 550,984 | -4,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 289,457 | 255,334 | -34,123 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,291 | 143,047 | -33,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,243 | 115,337 | -35,906 |
| Dover | 87,773 | 176,718 | +88,945 |
| Killingholme | 126,581 | 15,758 | -110,823 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 11 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 9,844,862 |
| United States | 4,092,407 |
| Spain | 3,449,482 |
| Italy | 2,713,171 |
| Netherlands | 2,182,189 |
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 | 5,648,604 | 4,196,258 | -1,452,346 |
| United States | 2,205,296 | 1,887,111 | -318,185 |
| Spain | 1,965,781 | 1,483,701 | -482,080 |
| Italy | 1,124,372 | 1,588,799 | +464,427 |
| Netherlands | 1,079,732 | 1,102,457 | +22,725 |
| France | 708,689 | 627,241 | -81,448 |
| Norway | 767,040 | 554,808 | -212,232 |
| South Africa | 820,960 | 417,650 | -403,310 |
| Germany | 675,879 | 516,446 | -159,433 |
| Colombia | 676,815 | 439,563 | -237,252 |
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) | 21,624,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,415,548 |
| Air transport | 59,639 |
| 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) | 11,442,689 | 10,181,945 | -1,260,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,264,778 | 7,150,770 | -3,114,008 |
| Air transport | 11,453 | 48,186 | +36,733 |
| Other | 410 | 0 | -410 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,069,534 |
| London | 8,027,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,912,646 |
| Southampton | 5,531,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,716,343 |
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 | 5,784,533 | 5,285,001 | -499,532 |
| London | 4,286,308 | 3,741,417 | -544,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,525,284 | 2,387,362 | -1,137,922 |
| Southampton | 2,996,241 | 2,535,012 | -461,229 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,419,350 | 1,296,993 | -122,357 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,128,633 | 808,566 | -320,067 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 861,574 | 281,572 | -580,002 |
| Felixstowe | 804,380 | 197,587 | -606,793 |
| Thamesport | 226,562 | 217,253 | -9,309 |
| 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