Import/export HS code 38170050: Linear alkylbenzenes
A specific type of chemical used mainly in the production of biodegradable detergents
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 35,109,659 |
| Italy | 34,579,605 |
| Germany | 1,808,883 |
| Netherlands | 855,742 |
| Egypt | 333,904 |
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 | 21,444,183 | 13,665,476 | -7,778,707 |
| Italy | 18,496,037 | 16,083,568 | -2,412,469 |
| Germany | 909,670 | 899,213 | -10,457 |
| Netherlands | 670,321 | 185,421 | -484,900 |
| Egypt | 308,543 | 25,361 | -283,182 |
| United States | 1,859 | 85,015 | +83,156 |
| Belgium | 58,046 | 22,893 | -35,153 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,250 | +1,250 |
| Ireland | 410 | 0 | -410 |
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 | 35,109,659 |
| Italy | 34,579,605 |
| South Korea | 2,579,154 |
| Egypt | 393,484 |
| Germany | 141,981 |
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 | 21,444,183 | 13,665,476 | -7,778,707 |
| Italy | 18,496,037 | 16,083,568 | -2,412,469 |
| South Korea | 1,540,180 | 1,038,974 | -501,206 |
| Egypt | 336,012 | 57,472 | -278,540 |
| Germany | 31,605 | 110,376 | +78,771 |
| Qatar | 33,114 | 0 | -33,114 |
| Belgium | 5,669 | 11,081 | +5,412 |
| United States | 1,859 | 0 | -1,859 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,250 | +1,250 |
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 | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 71,857,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 997,831 |
| Air transport | 1,859 |
| Other | 410 |
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) | 41,086,721 | 30,770,445 | -10,316,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 800,079 | 197,752 | -602,327 |
| Air transport | 1,859 | 0 | -1,859 |
| Other | 410 | 0 | -410 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 66,295,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,441,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,965,310 |
| Middlesbrough | 621,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 423,451 |
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 | 36,524,516 | 29,771,061 | -6,753,455 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,415,704 | 25,361 | -3,390,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,077,138 | 888,172 | -188,966 |
| Middlesbrough | 492,720 | 128,785 | -363,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,012 | 87,439 | -248,573 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 55,048 | +55,048 |
| Dover | 29,248 | 4,203 | -25,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,793 | 8,128 | +2,335 |
| Killingholme | 5,669 | 0 | -5,669 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,859 | 0 | -1,859 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 |
| Finland | 254,501 |
| South Africa | 193,600 |
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 | 82,629 | 289,699 | +207,070 |
| China | 243,875 | 88,793 | -155,082 |
| Tunisia | 168,828 | 159,484 | -9,344 |
| Finland | 140,028 | 114,473 | -25,555 |
| South Africa | 94,240 | 99,360 | +5,120 |
| Algeria | 0 | 161,362 | +161,362 |
| Pakistan | 151,524 | 0 | -151,524 |
| Romania | 73,125 | 72,363 | -762 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 138,323 | +138,323 |
| Netherlands | 126,383 | 0 | -126,383 |
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) | 1,697,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,035,178 |
| Air transport | 30,060 |
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) | 955,791 | 741,376 | -214,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 406,687 | 628,491 | +221,804 |
| Air transport | 22,227 | 7,833 | -14,394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 873,116 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 574,481 |
| Southampton | 494,407 |
| Middlesbrough | 372,874 |
| Felixstowe | 231,920 |
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 | 330,195 | 542,921 | +212,726 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 154,112 | 420,369 | +266,257 |
| Southampton | 457,183 | 37,224 | -419,959 |
| Middlesbrough | 208,502 | 164,372 | -44,130 |
| Felixstowe | 72,436 | 159,484 | +87,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,875 | 0 | -92,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,699 | 45,497 | +6,798 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,746 | 7,833 | -4,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,481 | 0 | -9,481 |
| Hull | 4,845 | 0 | -4,845 |
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