Import/export HS code 29389030: Glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhizates
Glycyrrhizic acid and its salts, often found in licorice root
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 523,359 |
| China | 270,366 |
| France | 210,261 |
| Japan | 110,947 |
| Belgium | 82,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 281,482 | 241,877 | -39,605 |
| China | 135,478 | 134,888 | -590 |
| France | 124,602 | 85,659 | -38,943 |
| Japan | 38,957 | 71,990 | +33,033 |
| Belgium | 82,844 | 0 | -82,844 |
| Netherlands | 24,112 | 17,716 | -6,396 |
| Germany | 3,663 | 6,848 | +3,185 |
| South Korea | 0 | 8,537 | +8,537 |
| Canada | 1,281 | 0 | -1,281 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 640,889 |
| China | 507,091 |
| United States | 74,095 |
| France | 28,041 |
| South Korea | 8,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 362,020 | 278,869 | -83,151 |
| China | 241,253 | 265,838 | +24,585 |
| United States | 66,283 | 7,812 | -58,471 |
| France | 21,582 | 6,459 | -15,123 |
| South Korea | 0 | 8,537 | +8,537 |
| Canada | 1,281 | 0 | -1,281 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 487,577 |
| Air transport | 441,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 362,020 | 125,557 | -236,463 |
| Air transport | 186,769 | 254,386 | +67,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,630 | 106,250 | -37,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 81,322 | +81,322 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 487,577 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,005 |
| 499 | 163,112 |
| Dover | 150,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 362,020 | 125,557 | -236,463 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,959 | 135,046 | -28,913 |
| 499 | 10,682 | 152,430 | +141,748 |
| Dover | 82,358 | 68,342 | -14,016 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,976 | 10,858 | -24,118 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 30,231 | +30,231 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,546 | 0 | -18,546 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,281 | 13,138 | +7,857 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 16,834 | +16,834 |
| London | 4,087 | 6,459 | +2,372 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 53,570 |
| France | 51,531 |
| Israel | 51,113 |
| Poland | 13,810 |
| South Africa | 4,721 |
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 | 45,090 | 8,480 | -36,610 |
| France | 25,550 | 25,981 | +431 |
| Israel | 51,113 | 0 | -51,113 |
| Poland | 4,591 | 9,219 | +4,628 |
| South Africa | 0 | 4,721 | +4,721 |
| Switzerland | 3,584 | 0 | -3,584 |
| South Korea | 2,396 | 0 | -2,396 |
| Estonia | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,296 | +1,296 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 121,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 106,774 | 14,497 | -92,277 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,550 | 37,000 | +11,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,550 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,407 |
| ZLC | 19,564 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,073 | 6,017 | -62,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,550 | 37,000 | +11,450 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,927 | 8,480 | -7,447 |
| ZLC | 19,564 | 0 | -19,564 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,210 | 0 | -3,210 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29389030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Glycyrrhizic acid and its salts, often found in licorice root