Import/export HS code 382312: Oleic acid
A common fatty acid used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Known for its moisturizing properties
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,336,779 |
| Germany | 1,853,638 |
| Belgium | 1,422,573 |
| Malaysia | 785,258 |
| Italy | 263,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,733,499 | 3,603,280 | -2,130,219 |
| Germany | 921,596 | 932,042 | +10,446 |
| Belgium | 1,104,512 | 318,061 | -786,451 |
| Malaysia | 391,823 | 393,435 | +1,612 |
| Italy | 196,065 | 67,934 | -128,131 |
| United States | 59,750 | 112,369 | +52,619 |
| Spain | 75,888 | 38,621 | -37,267 |
| France | 32,910 | 55,320 | +22,410 |
| Indonesia | 23,526 | 44,179 | +20,653 |
| Ireland | 38,507 | 2,662 | -35,845 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 6,122,253 |
| Malaysia | 2,628,971 |
| Belgium | 2,120,007 |
| Germany | 1,145,528 |
| Italy | 839,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 4,029,537 | 2,092,716 | -1,936,821 |
| Malaysia | 1,015,520 | 1,613,451 | +597,931 |
| Belgium | 1,519,645 | 600,362 | -919,283 |
| Germany | 517,233 | 628,295 | +111,062 |
| Italy | 628,183 | 211,733 | -416,450 |
| Argentina | 520,984 | 204,211 | -316,773 |
| Netherlands | 172,829 | 63,253 | -109,576 |
| United States | 96,882 | 112,369 | +15,487 |
| Spain | 75,888 | 38,621 | -37,267 |
| Portugal | 8,280 | 0 | -8,280 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +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) | 10,768,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,373,492 |
| Air transport | 24,327 |
| Other | 5,256 |
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) | 6,724,060 | 4,044,790 | -2,679,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,850,512 | 1,522,980 | -327,532 |
| Air transport | 17,784 | 6,543 | -11,241 |
| Other | 1,375 | 3,881 | +2,506 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,180,512 |
| Hull | 4,013,793 |
| Southampton | 582,723 |
| Dover | 440,043 |
| Felixstowe | 333,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,729,894 | 3,450,618 | -1,279,276 |
| Hull | 2,853,135 | 1,160,658 | -1,692,477 |
| Southampton | 285,730 | 296,993 | +11,263 |
| Dover | 276,419 | 163,624 | -112,795 |
| Felixstowe | 125,422 | 208,252 | +82,830 |
| London | 120,915 | 48,180 | -72,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,476 | 97,614 | +48,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,526 | 44,179 | +20,653 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 56,128 | +56,128 |
| Holyhead | 37,132 | 0 | -37,132 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 34 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 34 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 32 |
| STAR BRANDS LIMITED | 27 |
| CARGILL BIOINDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 27 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 23 |
| SIEMSGLUESS UK | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 67,309 |
| Netherlands | 49,556 |
| Brazil | 34,844 |
| Turkey | 24,393 |
| India | 15,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 42,142 | 25,167 | -16,975 |
| Netherlands | 3,936 | 45,620 | +41,684 |
| Brazil | 22,242 | 12,602 | -9,640 |
| Turkey | 24,393 | 0 | -24,393 |
| India | 15,480 | 0 | -15,480 |
| Ireland | 12,960 | 963 | -11,997 |
| Malaysia | 12,465 | 0 | -12,465 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,347 | +12,347 |
| Italy | 4,778 | 6,761 | +1,983 |
| Spain | 9,434 | 0 | -9,434 |
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) | 134,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,613 |
| Air transport | 34,068 |
| Other | 963 |
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) | 80,136 | 54,268 | -25,868 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,279 | 62,334 | +9,055 |
| Air transport | 27,702 | 6,366 | -21,336 |
| Other | 0 | 963 | +963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 68,650 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,476 |
| Hull | 34,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 42,142 | 26,508 | -15,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,294 | 16,714 | -17,580 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,014 | 11,462 | -24,552 |
| Hull | 0 | 34,075 | +34,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,268 | 5,226 | -13,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,960 | 1,736 | -11,224 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,562 | +14,562 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,434 | 0 | -9,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,928 | 3,974 | +46 |
| Tyne | 0 | 7,571 | +7,571 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382312
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common fatty acid used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Known for its moisturizing properties