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 | 65,731,137 |
| Germany | 54,839,573 |
| Netherlands | 24,323,431 |
| India | 3,727,131 |
| France | 2,740,455 |
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 | 29,399,713 | 36,331,424 | +6,931,711 |
| Germany | 35,217,347 | 19,622,226 | -15,595,121 |
| Netherlands | 9,154,086 | 15,169,345 | +6,015,259 |
| India | 2,137,614 | 1,589,517 | -548,097 |
| France | 2,550,892 | 189,563 | -2,361,329 |
| Switzerland | 700,701 | 522,613 | -178,088 |
| Belgium | 756,544 | 376,623 | -379,921 |
| United States | 961,411 | 36,978 | -924,433 |
| Malaysia | 486,675 | 500,920 | +14,245 |
| Indonesia | 384,055 | 404,523 | +20,468 |
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 | 66,439,077 |
| Germany | 56,391,614 |
| United States | 7,649,620 |
| United Kingdom | 7,392,189 |
| France | 5,808,994 |
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 | 29,827,877 | 36,611,200 | +6,783,323 |
| Germany | 37,763,455 | 18,628,159 | -19,135,296 |
| United States | 4,048,163 | 3,601,457 | -446,706 |
| United Kingdom | 62,527 | 7,329,662 | +7,267,135 |
| France | 2,719,570 | 3,089,424 | +369,854 |
| India | 2,230,326 | 1,542,488 | -687,838 |
| Netherlands | 1,688,251 | 2,059,945 | +371,694 |
| Indonesia | 2,058,169 | 1,149,251 | -908,918 |
| Malaysia | 473,525 | 500,920 | +27,395 |
| 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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -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) | 82,506,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,408,728 |
| Other | 302,089 |
| Air transport | 202,484 |
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) | 38,583,635 | 43,922,842 | +5,339,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,216,488 | 31,192,240 | -12,024,248 |
| Other | 299,599 | 2,490 | -297,109 |
| Air transport | 149,507 | 52,977 | -96,530 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 100,568,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,413,062 |
| Dover | 5,990,239 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,616,065 |
| Felixstowe | 4,141,063 |
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 | 52,239,326 | 48,328,731 | -3,910,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,719,019 | 15,694,043 | -2,024,976 |
| Dover | 2,811,934 | 3,178,305 | +366,371 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,010,026 | 2,606,039 | +596,013 |
| Felixstowe | 2,435,763 | 1,705,300 | -730,463 |
| Hull | 2,124,652 | 1,832,382 | -292,270 |
| Southampton | 688,838 | 626,032 | -62,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,113,146 | 0 | -1,113,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 186,036 | 729,388 | +543,352 |
| 000 | 299,599 | 2,490 | -297,109 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 86 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 82 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 81 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 53 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 52 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| BLACKBURN CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 46 |
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 | 1,421,925 |
| France | 1,333,977 |
| Singapore | 978,476 |
| Ireland | 849,057 |
| Germany | 732,357 |
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 | 535,800 | 886,125 | +350,325 |
| France | 715,012 | 618,965 | -96,047 |
| Singapore | 963,938 | 14,538 | -949,400 |
| Ireland | 500,541 | 348,516 | -152,025 |
| Germany | 420,520 | 311,837 | -108,683 |
| Poland | 361,009 | 239,417 | -121,592 |
| Spain | 207,537 | 163,119 | -44,418 |
| United Arab Emirates | 235,468 | 107,932 | -127,536 |
| Egypt | 205,229 | 123,533 | -81,696 |
| Italy | 100,412 | 127,119 | +26,707 |
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) | 3,948,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,665,225 |
| Air transport | 343,297 |
| 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) | 1,876,756 | 2,071,438 | +194,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,390,796 | 1,274,429 | -1,116,367 |
| Air transport | 269,221 | 74,076 | -195,145 |
| 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 | 2,533,291 |
| Felixstowe | 1,292,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,102,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 793,183 |
| Southampton | 536,708 |
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 | 1,332,477 | 1,200,814 | -131,663 |
| Felixstowe | 537,516 | 754,998 | +217,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 567,187 | 535,590 | -31,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 554,992 | 238,191 | -316,801 |
| Southampton | 383,560 | 153,148 | -230,412 |
| Manchester | 469,225 | 0 | -469,225 |
| 000 | 321,082 | 0 | -321,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,665 | 172,255 | +97,590 |
| Holyhead | 62,995 | 183,824 | +120,829 |
| 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