Import/export HS code 382370: Industrial fatty alcohols
Alcohols derived from fatty acids, used in making detergents, cosmetics, and industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 66,493,399 |
| Germany | 52,020,288 |
| Netherlands | 25,308,130 |
| India | 3,720,716 |
| France | 2,420,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 31,689,263 | 34,804,136 | +3,114,873 |
| Germany | 33,317,776 | 18,702,512 | -14,615,264 |
| Netherlands | 9,485,145 | 15,822,985 | +6,337,840 |
| India | 2,274,454 | 1,446,262 | -828,192 |
| France | 2,389,483 | 30,668 | -2,358,815 |
| Belgium | 732,771 | 477,275 | -255,496 |
| Switzerland | 719,905 | 430,717 | -289,188 |
| Malaysia | 467,978 | 517,232 | +49,254 |
| United States | 836,408 | 38,683 | -797,725 |
| Indonesia | 381,871 | 404,523 | +22,652 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 67,242,803 |
| Germany | 53,027,482 |
| United Kingdom | 8,546,387 |
| United States | 7,738,957 |
| France | 5,644,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 32,117,427 | 35,125,376 | +3,007,949 |
| Germany | 35,901,070 | 17,126,412 | -18,774,658 |
| United Kingdom | 62,527 | 8,483,860 | +8,421,333 |
| United States | 3,982,684 | 3,756,273 | -226,411 |
| France | 2,789,708 | 2,854,916 | +65,208 |
| India | 2,367,166 | 1,401,085 | -966,081 |
| Netherlands | 1,630,625 | 2,020,828 | +390,203 |
| Indonesia | 2,113,254 | 1,134,933 | -978,321 |
| Malaysia | 454,828 | 540,954 | +86,126 |
| Argentina | 733,781 | 0 | -733,781 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 83,241,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,171,232 |
| Other | 302,089 |
| Air transport | 188,710 |
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) | 40,846,615 | 42,394,772 | +1,548,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,513,732 | 30,657,500 | -10,856,232 |
| Other | 301,017 | 1,072 | -299,945 |
| Air transport | 133,881 | 54,829 | -79,052 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 98,976,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,726,989 |
| Dover | 5,878,923 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,687,199 |
| Felixstowe | 4,232,011 |
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 | 52,410,048 | 46,566,112 | -5,843,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,886,483 | 15,840,506 | -2,045,977 |
| Dover | 2,934,125 | 2,944,798 | +10,673 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,969,895 | 2,717,304 | +747,409 |
| Felixstowe | 2,679,971 | 1,552,040 | -1,127,931 |
| Hull | 2,175,149 | 1,733,433 | -441,716 |
| Southampton | 671,799 | 635,467 | -36,332 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,080 | 729,388 | +544,308 |
| Liverpool Docks | 907,105 | 0 | -907,105 |
| 000 | 301,017 | 1,072 | -299,945 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 87 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 83 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 82 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 54 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 52 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 49 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| BLACKBURN CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,426,415 |
| France | 1,345,716 |
| Singapore | 951,911 |
| Ireland | 849,442 |
| Germany | 742,054 |
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 | 553,785 | 872,630 | +318,845 |
| France | 765,185 | 580,531 | -184,654 |
| Singapore | 937,373 | 14,538 | -922,835 |
| Ireland | 498,269 | 351,173 | -147,096 |
| Germany | 374,265 | 367,789 | -6,476 |
| Poland | 313,401 | 239,417 | -73,984 |
| Spain | 207,537 | 177,457 | -30,080 |
| United Arab Emirates | 247,867 | 95,533 | -152,334 |
| Egypt | 205,229 | 123,533 | -81,696 |
| India | 153,542 | 71,934 | -81,608 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 321,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 321,082 | 0 | -321,082 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,013,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,534,574 |
| Air transport | 345,914 |
| Other | 321,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,943,056 | 2,070,017 | +126,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,289,717 | 1,244,857 | -1,044,860 |
| Air transport | 267,871 | 78,043 | -189,828 |
| Other | 321,082 | 0 | -321,082 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,540,341 |
| Felixstowe | 1,292,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,112,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 793,699 |
| Southampton | 537,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,352,861 | 1,187,480 | -165,381 |
| Felixstowe | 541,947 | 750,567 | +208,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 559,474 | 553,000 | -6,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 567,879 | 225,820 | -342,059 |
| Southampton | 392,735 | 144,414 | -248,321 |
| Manchester | 469,225 | 0 | -469,225 |
| 000 | 321,082 | 0 | -321,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,665 | 172,255 | +97,590 |
| Holyhead | 61,627 | 183,824 | +122,197 |
| Manchester Airport | 147,537 | 42,714 | -104,823 |
Quick facts
HS code: 382370
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alcohols derived from fatty acids, used in making detergents, cosmetics, and industrial products