Import/export HS code 382313: Tall oil fatty acids
Fatty acids derived from tall oil, a byproduct of wood pulp processing. Used in paints, adhesives, and lubricants
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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 | 12,624,315 |
| France | 5,586,571 |
| Finland | 4,815,721 |
| Belgium | 646,263 |
| Germany | 591,945 |
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 | 7,087,503 | 5,536,812 | -1,550,691 |
| France | 3,477,623 | 2,108,948 | -1,368,675 |
| Finland | 3,320,549 | 1,495,172 | -1,825,377 |
| Belgium | 374,650 | 271,613 | -103,037 |
| Germany | 363,209 | 228,736 | -134,473 |
| New Zealand | 319,943 | 0 | -319,943 |
| Italy | 266,270 | 0 | -266,270 |
| Sweden | 37,437 | 215,757 | +178,320 |
| United States | 39,467 | 102,245 | +62,778 |
| Norway | 0 | 39,417 | +39,417 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 14,046,543 |
| France | 5,616,502 |
| Netherlands | 3,578,674 |
| Sweden | 588,523 |
| United States | 415,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 8,114,600 | 5,931,943 | -2,182,657 |
| France | 3,764,466 | 1,852,036 | -1,912,430 |
| Netherlands | 2,252,404 | 1,326,270 | -926,134 |
| Sweden | 218,209 | 370,314 | +152,105 |
| United States | 180,870 | 234,946 | +54,076 |
| New Zealand | 319,943 | 0 | -319,943 |
| Belgium | 12,663 | 82,925 | +70,262 |
| Germany | 58,252 | 8,332 | -49,920 |
| Italy | 14,868 | 7,313 | -7,555 |
| Singapore | 0 | 19,056 | +19,056 |
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 | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,654,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,035,193 |
| Other | 536,570 |
| Air transport | 86,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,861,834 | 6,792,843 | -3,068,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,019,956 | 3,015,237 | -2,004,719 |
| Other | 351,949 | 184,621 | -167,328 |
| Air transport | 61,417 | 25,055 | -36,362 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 7,299,443 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,378,859 |
| London | 5,812,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,354,915 |
| 000 | 536,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 4,715,577 | 2,583,866 | -2,131,711 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,172,008 | 3,206,851 | +34,843 |
| London | 4,227,405 | 1,585,319 | -2,642,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,281,460 | 2,073,455 | -208,005 |
| 000 | 351,949 | 184,621 | -167,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 319,943 | 0 | -319,943 |
| Killingholme | 42,882 | 48,812 | +5,930 |
| Purfleet | 38,884 | 50,578 | +11,694 |
| Southampton | 0 | 85,849 | +85,849 |
| Dover | 46,839 | 36,884 | -9,955 |
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 | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 48 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 48 |
| ESTERCHEM LIMITED | 45 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 40 |
| CLAREMONT CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 29 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 25 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 25 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 23 |
| MATRIX CHEMIE LIMITED | 10 |
| ITALMATCH CHEMICALS GB LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 919,583 |
| Spain | 471,141 |
| Malaysia | 159,997 |
| Ireland | 80,462 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 864,260 | 55,323 | -808,937 |
| Spain | 466,423 | 4,718 | -461,705 |
| Malaysia | 154,874 | 5,123 | -149,751 |
| Ireland | 40,263 | 40,199 | -64 |
| Saudi Arabia | 76,734 | 0 | -76,734 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,971 | 33,588 | -8,383 |
| Brazil | 38,586 | 24,882 | -13,704 |
| France | 44,814 | 17,015 | -27,799 |
| Taiwan | 46,275 | 0 | -46,275 |
| India | 16,236 | 15,953 | -283 |
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) | 1,555,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 459,764 |
| Air transport | 40,582 |
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) | 1,403,951 | 151,628 | -1,252,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 406,739 | 53,025 | -353,714 |
| Air transport | 28,470 | 12,112 | -16,358 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 880,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 459,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 252,548 |
| Southampton | 192,768 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 816,380 | 63,936 | -752,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 459,260 | 0 | -459,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 216,708 | 35,840 | -180,868 |
| Southampton | 155,828 | 36,940 | -118,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,902 | 0 | -74,902 |
| Holyhead | 16,196 | 31,699 | +15,503 |
| Hull | 44,814 | 0 | -44,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,929 | 15,043 | -2,886 |
| Milford | 0 | 17,015 | +17,015 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 13,424 | 0 | -13,424 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382313
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fatty acids derived from tall oil, a byproduct of wood pulp processing. Used in paints, adhesives, and lubricants