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 | 9,361,451 |
| Germany | 1,880,762 |
| Belgium | 1,668,348 |
| Malaysia | 732,685 |
| Italy | 283,096 |
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 | 5,693,012 | 3,668,439 | -2,024,573 |
| Germany | 955,646 | 925,116 | -30,530 |
| Belgium | 1,119,002 | 549,346 | -569,656 |
| Malaysia | 394,385 | 338,300 | -56,085 |
| Italy | 215,162 | 67,934 | -147,228 |
| United States | 59,750 | 112,369 | +52,619 |
| Spain | 76,670 | 40,925 | -35,745 |
| France | 25,869 | 64,253 | +38,384 |
| 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 | 6,503,516 |
| Belgium | 2,367,674 |
| Malaysia | 2,239,958 |
| Germany | 1,158,584 |
| Italy | 859,013 |
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 | 3,992,323 | 2,511,193 | -1,481,130 |
| Belgium | 1,495,963 | 871,711 | -624,252 |
| Malaysia | 1,056,501 | 1,183,457 | +126,956 |
| Germany | 599,631 | 558,953 | -40,678 |
| Italy | 597,595 | 261,418 | -336,177 |
| Argentina | 520,984 | 204,211 | -316,773 |
| Netherlands | 171,947 | 66,394 | -105,553 |
| United States | 96,882 | 112,369 | +15,487 |
| Spain | 76,670 | 40,925 | -35,745 |
| Thailand | 9,301 | 0 | -9,301 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 11,104,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,322,792 |
| Air transport | 25,639 |
| 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) | 6,716,283 | 4,388,671 | -2,327,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,898,073 | 1,424,719 | -473,354 |
| Air transport | 19,096 | 6,543 | -12,553 |
| 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 | 8,494,497 |
| Hull | 4,017,147 |
| Southampton | 540,724 |
| Dover | 485,289 |
| Felixstowe | 340,743 |
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 | 4,835,168 | 3,659,329 | -1,175,839 |
| Hull | 2,781,290 | 1,235,857 | -1,545,433 |
| Southampton | 278,991 | 261,733 | -17,258 |
| Dover | 296,834 | 188,455 | -108,379 |
| Felixstowe | 149,225 | 191,518 | +42,293 |
| London | 89,791 | 79,304 | -10,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,476 | 97,614 | +48,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,526 | 44,179 | +20,653 |
| Holyhead | 37,132 | 0 | -37,132 |
| Killingholme | 34,437 | 0 | -34,437 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 34 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 33 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 31 |
| CARGILL BIOINDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 27 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| STAR BRANDS LIMITED | 26 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 23 |
| SIEMSGLUESS UK | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 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 | 45,549 |
| Brazil | 38,366 |
| Turkey | 29,061 |
| 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 | 41,613 | +37,677 |
| Brazil | 20,700 | 17,666 | -3,034 |
| Turkey | 25,158 | 3,903 | -21,255 |
| India | 15,480 | 0 | -15,480 |
| Ireland | 12,960 | 963 | -11,997 |
| Malaysia | 9,584 | 2,881 | -6,703 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,347 | +12,347 |
| Italy | 6,365 | 5,028 | -1,337 |
| Spain | 9,434 | 0 | -9,434 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 963 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 963 | +963 |
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) | 137,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,547 |
| 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) | 75,713 | 62,213 | -13,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,631 | 57,916 | +2,285 |
| 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 | 52,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,998 |
| 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 | 36,646 | 16,303 | -20,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,591 | 19,407 | -12,184 |
| 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 |
| Dover | 4,077 | 0 | -4,077 |
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