Import/export HS code 29322090: Various lactones
Various other lactone chemicals used in different industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 41,653,890 |
| Netherlands | 29,456,142 |
| China | 20,704,041 |
| Germany | 9,026,747 |
| Switzerland | 7,053,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,132,088 | 8,521,802 | -24,610,286 |
| Netherlands | 16,866,039 | 12,590,103 | -4,275,936 |
| China | 9,060,510 | 11,643,531 | +2,583,021 |
| Germany | 4,628,771 | 4,397,976 | -230,795 |
| Switzerland | 3,273,811 | 3,779,589 | +505,778 |
| Mexico | 2,058,790 | 1,698,655 | -360,135 |
| Belgium | 1,588,294 | 1,772,796 | +184,502 |
| France | 1,873,385 | 988,779 | -884,606 |
| Spain | 1,497,085 | 1,356,605 | -140,480 |
| United States | 999,578 | 592,112 | -407,466 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 49,630,155 |
| China | 29,484,305 |
| Switzerland | 9,119,933 |
| Netherlands | 8,806,759 |
| Germany | 8,186,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 32,834,681 | 16,795,474 | -16,039,207 |
| China | 13,354,854 | 16,129,451 | +2,774,597 |
| Switzerland | 4,752,269 | 4,367,664 | -384,605 |
| Netherlands | 8,547,405 | 259,354 | -8,288,051 |
| Germany | 4,187,203 | 3,999,696 | -187,507 |
| Hungary | 5,090,832 | 0 | -5,090,832 |
| Mexico | 2,412,544 | 2,487,388 | +74,844 |
| United States | 1,547,277 | 951,674 | -595,603 |
| Spain | 997,515 | 1,054,360 | +56,845 |
| India | 712,787 | 440,695 | -272,092 |
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 | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
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 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 5 | +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) | 90,211,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,828,033 |
| Air transport | 16,346,822 |
| Road transport | 246,707 |
| Other | 235,175 |
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) | 59,553,869 | 30,657,361 | -28,896,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,979,254 | 7,848,779 | -1,130,475 |
| Air transport | 6,920,825 | 9,425,997 | +2,505,172 |
| Road transport | 228,919 | 17,788 | -211,131 |
| Other | 82,397 | 152,778 | +70,381 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 49,643,190 |
| Dover | 12,689,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,830,545 |
| Southampton | 8,682,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,808,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 32,842,525 | 16,800,665 | -16,041,860 |
| Dover | 5,551,365 | 7,138,496 | +1,587,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,573,254 | 257,291 | -8,315,963 |
| Southampton | 3,548,636 | 5,134,153 | +1,585,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,359,526 | 3,448,718 | +89,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,136,001 | 3,529,810 | +1,393,809 |
| Tyne | 5,090,832 | 0 | -5,090,832 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,605,863 | 1,977,999 | +372,136 |
| Felixstowe | 2,192,987 | 1,388,309 | -804,678 |
| Manchester Airport | 571,570 | 2,274,645 | +1,703,075 |
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 | 47 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
| 2025-07 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 119 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 108 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 106 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 106 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 103 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 89 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 80 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 75 |
| OMEGA INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 74 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 35,896,237 |
| Germany | 16,639,867 |
| Netherlands | 15,859,074 |
| Spain | 14,179,218 |
| Belgium | 7,446,366 |
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 | 19,506,286 | 16,389,951 | -3,116,335 |
| Germany | 9,912,455 | 6,727,412 | -3,185,043 |
| Netherlands | 5,535,760 | 10,323,314 | +4,787,554 |
| Spain | 8,726,729 | 5,452,489 | -3,274,240 |
| Belgium | 3,995,848 | 3,450,518 | -545,330 |
| China | 3,057,208 | 2,208,587 | -848,621 |
| Japan | 2,695,505 | 965,630 | -1,729,875 |
| France | 1,902,844 | 1,054,429 | -848,415 |
| South Korea | 1,307,472 | 820,751 | -486,721 |
| Argentina | 7,509 | 1,994,736 | +1,987,227 |
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) | 53,124,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,220,095 |
| Air transport | 9,184,423 |
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) | 25,015,198 | 28,109,721 | +3,094,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,356,194 | 19,863,901 | -10,492,293 |
| Air transport | 5,029,561 | 4,154,862 | -874,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 24,205,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,712,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,465,944 |
| Felixstowe | 14,708,511 |
| Hull | 13,051,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 9,020,245 | 15,184,891 | +6,164,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,627,309 | 13,085,392 | +5,458,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,597,368 | 7,868,576 | -4,728,792 |
| Felixstowe | 11,785,700 | 2,922,811 | -8,862,889 |
| Hull | 7,954,775 | 5,096,270 | -2,858,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,004,889 | 3,266,077 | +261,188 |
| Southampton | 2,038,484 | 1,943,129 | -95,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,461,737 | 865,788 | -1,595,949 |
| Middlesbrough | 756,169 | 878,733 | +122,564 |
| East Midlands Airport | 826,616 | 201,208 | -625,408 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29322090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other lactone chemicals used in different industries