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 | 29,656,940 |
| China | 21,404,679 |
| Germany | 9,165,469 |
| Switzerland | 7,521,763 |
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 | 25,574,545 | 4,082,395 | -21,492,150 |
| China | 9,201,507 | 12,203,172 | +3,001,665 |
| Germany | 4,954,609 | 4,210,860 | -743,749 |
| Switzerland | 3,668,498 | 3,853,265 | +184,767 |
| Mexico | 2,020,377 | 1,610,601 | -409,776 |
| Belgium | 1,637,404 | 1,882,485 | +245,081 |
| Spain | 1,531,167 | 1,418,664 | -112,503 |
| France | 1,891,820 | 964,236 | -927,584 |
| United States | 1,056,938 | 577,254 | -479,684 |
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 | 30,470,594 |
| Switzerland | 9,649,958 |
| Netherlands | 8,806,759 |
| Germany | 8,248,116 |
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 | 41,119,421 | 8,510,734 | -32,608,687 |
| China | 13,972,187 | 16,498,407 | +2,526,220 |
| Switzerland | 5,095,610 | 4,554,348 | -541,262 |
| Netherlands | 8,547,405 | 259,354 | -8,288,051 |
| Germany | 4,461,746 | 3,786,370 | -675,376 |
| Hungary | 5,090,832 | 0 | -5,090,832 |
| Mexico | 2,400,609 | 2,471,698 | +71,089 |
| United States | 1,646,355 | 871,414 | -774,941 |
| Spain | 1,038,066 | 1,085,698 | +47,632 |
| India | 689,353 | 478,042 | -211,311 |
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 | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +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) | 91,257,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,958,672 |
| Air transport | 16,957,710 |
| Road transport | 246,707 |
| Other | 217,266 |
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) | 69,110,595 | 22,146,972 | -46,963,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,175,607 | 7,783,065 | -1,392,542 |
| Air transport | 6,832,376 | 10,125,334 | +3,292,958 |
| Road transport | 228,919 | 17,788 | -211,131 |
| Other | 64,488 | 152,778 | +88,290 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 49,643,190 |
| Dover | 13,450,246 |
| Southampton | 9,348,595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,835,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,951,367 |
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 | 41,127,265 | 8,515,925 | -32,611,340 |
| Dover | 5,866,165 | 7,584,081 | +1,717,916 |
| Southampton | 4,144,424 | 5,204,171 | +1,059,747 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,583,206 | 252,364 | -8,330,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,405,522 | 4,545,845 | +1,140,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,798,099 | 3,126,847 | +328,748 |
| Tyne | 5,090,832 | 0 | -5,090,832 |
| Felixstowe | 2,307,706 | 1,255,295 | -1,052,411 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,383,846 | 1,616,781 | +232,935 |
| Manchester Airport | 530,498 | 2,277,650 | +1,747,152 |
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 | 48 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 109 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 107 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 107 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 104 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 90 |
| NORBROOK LABORATORIES LIMITED | 80 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 76 |
| OMEGA INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 74 |
| PIRAMAL HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 73 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 | 35,976,709 |
| Germany | 16,403,665 |
| Netherlands | 15,853,579 |
| Spain | 13,798,020 |
| Belgium | 8,468,693 |
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 | 19,606,211 | 16,370,498 | -3,235,713 |
| Germany | 9,791,770 | 6,611,895 | -3,179,875 |
| Netherlands | 5,641,014 | 10,212,565 | +4,571,551 |
| Spain | 8,172,001 | 5,626,019 | -2,545,982 |
| Belgium | 3,731,196 | 4,737,497 | +1,006,301 |
| China | 3,042,383 | 2,087,961 | -954,422 |
| Japan | 2,509,766 | 959,571 | -1,550,195 |
| France | 1,581,171 | 1,134,037 | -447,134 |
| South Korea | 1,264,608 | 791,842 | -472,766 |
| 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) | 55,716,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,257,324 |
| Air transport | 9,071,301 |
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) | 26,159,869 | 29,556,250 | +3,396,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,731,485 | 19,525,839 | -8,205,646 |
| Air transport | 4,960,595 | 4,110,706 | -849,889 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 24,336,117 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,748,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,621,917 |
| Felixstowe | 14,655,815 |
| Hull | 12,509,470 |
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 | 9,021,121 | 15,314,996 | +6,293,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,402,078 | 14,346,060 | +6,943,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,708,519 | 7,913,398 | -4,795,121 |
| Felixstowe | 11,921,481 | 2,734,334 | -9,187,147 |
| Hull | 7,420,749 | 5,088,721 | -2,332,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,929,630 | 3,200,277 | +270,647 |
| Southampton | 1,659,448 | 1,961,562 | +302,114 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,493,672 | 690,145 | -1,803,527 |
| Middlesbrough | 773,487 | 878,039 | +104,552 |
| London Stansted Airport | 527,868 | 514,240 | -13,628 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29322090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other lactone chemicals used in different industries