Import/export HS code 38170050: Linear alkylbenzenes
A specific type of chemical used mainly in the production of biodegradable detergents
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 35,038,258 |
| Italy | 34,377,354 |
| Germany | 2,247,862 |
| Netherlands | 974,787 |
| France | 898,157 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 20,636,282 | 14,401,976 | -6,234,306 |
| Italy | 18,392,291 | 15,985,063 | -2,407,228 |
| Germany | 1,024,857 | 1,223,005 | +198,148 |
| Netherlands | 669,835 | 304,952 | -364,883 |
| France | 389,975 | 508,182 | +118,207 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 605,463 | +605,463 |
| Belgium | 185,380 | 145,583 | -39,797 |
| Egypt | 278,202 | 25,361 | -252,841 |
| United States | 2,951 | 87,527 | +84,576 |
| Norway | 1,261 | 4,817 | +3,556 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 35,058,214 |
| Italy | 34,577,600 |
| South Korea | 2,876,088 |
| France | 898,157 |
| Saudi Arabia | 605,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 20,643,993 | 14,414,221 | -6,229,772 |
| Italy | 18,488,466 | 16,089,134 | -2,399,332 |
| South Korea | 1,542,298 | 1,333,790 | -208,508 |
| France | 389,975 | 508,182 | +118,207 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 605,463 | +605,463 |
| Egypt | 333,320 | 29,823 | -303,497 |
| Germany | 106,589 | 189,389 | +82,800 |
| United States | 9,211 | 87,960 | +78,749 |
| Qatar | 38,065 | 7,025 | -31,040 |
| Belgium | 24,307 | 15,547 | -8,760 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 72,641,191 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,217,535 |
| Air transport | 15,484 |
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) | 40,275,139 | 32,366,052 | -7,909,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,300,523 | 917,012 | -383,511 |
| Air transport | 5,372 | 10,112 | +4,740 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 65,835,442 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,600,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,330,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 998,573 |
| Middlesbrough | 660,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 35,504,288 | 30,331,154 | -5,173,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,490,234 | 109,933 | -3,380,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,564,954 | 1,765,780 | +200,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 333,320 | 665,253 | +331,933 |
| Middlesbrough | 498,993 | 161,162 | -337,831 |
| Dover | 88,787 | 94,620 | +5,833 |
| Felixstowe | 64,347 | 57,221 | -7,126 |
| Hull | 0 | 82,580 | +82,580 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,669 | 7,252 | +583 |
| Harwich | 11,184 | 2,286 | -8,898 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 21 |
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 20 |
| MULTISOL LIMITED | 16 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 15 |
| CHEVRON PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 11 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 11 |
| MOOVE LUBRICANTS LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 372,328 |
| China | 332,668 |
| Tunisia | 328,312 |
| South Africa | 243,525 |
| Finland | 239,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 93,865 | 278,463 | +184,598 |
| China | 243,875 | 88,793 | -155,082 |
| Tunisia | 168,828 | 159,484 | -9,344 |
| South Africa | 94,240 | 149,285 | +55,045 |
| Finland | 125,335 | 114,473 | -10,862 |
| Netherlands | 126,383 | 67,420 | -58,963 |
| Algeria | 0 | 161,362 | +161,362 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 138,323 | +138,323 |
| Romania | 90,791 | 38,189 | -52,602 |
| Spain | 41,419 | 79,197 | +37,778 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,704,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,086,385 |
| Air transport | 73,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 847,524 | 857,305 | +9,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 454,060 | 632,325 | +178,265 |
| Air transport | 55,698 | 18,016 | -37,682 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 928,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 584,696 |
| Middlesbrough | 358,181 |
| Southampton | 347,310 |
| Felixstowe | 299,340 |
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 Gateway Port | 388,145 | 540,645 | +152,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,776 | 398,920 | +213,144 |
| Middlesbrough | 208,261 | 149,920 | -58,341 |
| Southampton | 305,659 | 41,651 | -264,008 |
| Felixstowe | 72,436 | 226,904 | +154,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,875 | 0 | -92,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,699 | 45,497 | +6,798 |
| London | 0 | 46,358 | +46,358 |
| Dover | 3,631 | 39,735 | +36,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,292 | 4,040 | -19,252 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 38170050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of chemical used mainly in the production of biodegradable detergents