Import/export HS code 38231930: Fatty acid distillate
A byproduct of refining fatty acids, used in industrial processes and chemical manufacturing
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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 | 47,272,782 |
| Indonesia | 11,618,039 |
| Malaysia | 9,751,254 |
| Germany | 4,868,474 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2,174,211 |
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 | 22,874,268 | 24,398,514 | +1,524,246 |
| Indonesia | 4,481,999 | 7,136,040 | +2,654,041 |
| Malaysia | 4,214,918 | 5,536,336 | +1,321,418 |
| Germany | 2,696,443 | 2,172,031 | -524,412 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1,263,051 | 911,160 | -351,891 |
| Singapore | 407,283 | 698,986 | +291,703 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 647,243 | +647,243 |
| Ireland | 283,788 | 204,322 | -79,466 |
| Spain | 166,285 | 76,960 | -89,325 |
| France | 0 | 4,259 | +4,259 |
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 | 35,622,737 |
| Malaysia | 9,774,312 |
| Netherlands | 9,676,480 |
| Germany | 9,461,285 |
| Argentina | 9,087,755 |
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 | 15,960,808 | 19,661,929 | +3,701,121 |
| Malaysia | 4,368,317 | 5,405,995 | +1,037,678 |
| Netherlands | 4,748,931 | 4,927,549 | +178,618 |
| Germany | 4,259,323 | 5,201,962 | +942,639 |
| Argentina | 5,167,886 | 3,919,869 | -1,248,017 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1,263,051 | 1,098,611 | -164,440 |
| Colombia | 0 | 829,854 | +829,854 |
| India | 169,646 | 411,534 | +241,888 |
| Spain | 166,285 | 76,960 | -89,325 |
| Belgium | 0 | 43,007 | +43,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 47,253,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,432,474 |
| Other | 488,110 |
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) | 20,162,343 | 27,090,959 | +6,928,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,941,904 | 14,490,570 | -1,451,334 |
| Other | 283,788 | 204,322 | -79,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 23,047,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,270,715 |
| Felixstowe | 13,652,511 |
| London | 12,102,990 |
| Southampton | 8,108,160 |
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 | 10,224,090 | 12,823,110 | +2,599,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,144,890 | 7,125,825 | -3,019,065 |
| Felixstowe | 4,266,807 | 9,385,704 | +5,118,897 |
| London | 4,985,122 | 7,117,868 | +2,132,746 |
| Southampton | 4,394,254 | 3,713,906 | -680,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,280,926 | 911,160 | -369,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 370,800 | 271,752 | -99,048 |
| 000 | 283,788 | 204,322 | -79,466 |
| Medway | 179,654 | 0 | -179,654 |
| Middlesbrough | 60,924 | 106,540 | +45,616 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 52 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 51 |
| ADAMS AND GREEN LIMITED | 33 |
| VOLAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 26 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 25 |
| UFAC (U.K.) LIMITED | 23 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| ADVANCED LIQUID FEEDS LIMITED | 9 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 6 |
| PURA FOODS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,280,247 |
| Netherlands | 1,450,653 |
| United States | 526,505 |
| Iceland | 478,377 |
| Ireland | 399,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,280,247 | 0 | -3,280,247 |
| Netherlands | 745,064 | 705,589 | -39,475 |
| United States | 526,505 | 0 | -526,505 |
| Iceland | 220,388 | 257,989 | +37,601 |
| Ireland | 150,031 | 249,255 | +99,224 |
| Spain | 93,061 | 15,629 | -77,432 |
| China | 74,393 | 0 | -74,393 |
| Belgium | 64,843 | 0 | -64,843 |
| Portugal | 0 | 34,626 | +34,626 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 16,010 | +16,010 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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) | 5,177,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,240,145 |
| Air transport | 17,214 |
| Other | 25 |
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) | 4,543,327 | 634,123 | -3,909,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 611,205 | 628,940 | +17,735 |
| Air transport | 0 | 17,214 | +17,214 |
| Other | 0 | 25 | +25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,353,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,618,301 |
| Southampton | 550,126 |
| London | 286,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 3,280,247 | 73,409 | -3,206,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 861,712 | 756,589 | -105,123 |
| Southampton | 550,126 | 0 | -550,126 |
| London | 152,926 | 133,580 | -19,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 100,423 | 185,870 | +85,447 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,061 | 32,942 | -60,119 |
| Milford | 0 | 63,360 | +63,360 |
| Holyhead | 49,608 | 0 | -49,608 |
| Felixstowe | 38,011 | 0 | -38,011 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,313 | +17,313 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38231930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A byproduct of refining fatty acids, used in industrial processes and chemical manufacturing