Import/export HS code 382460: Sorbitol (not from subheading 2905 44)
A sugar alcohol used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, excluding specific types listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,531,304 |
| Belgium | 1,167,892 |
| Netherlands | 344,164 |
| Germany | 198,098 |
| Switzerland | 32,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,126,562 | 2,404,742 | -2,721,820 |
| Belgium | 595,060 | 572,832 | -22,228 |
| Netherlands | 179,726 | 164,438 | -15,288 |
| Germany | 113,806 | 84,292 | -29,514 |
| Switzerland | 15,922 | 16,661 | +739 |
| Japan | 10,044 | 17,183 | +7,139 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 13,899 | +11,656 |
| China | 4,637 | 7,348 | +2,711 |
| Spain | 2 | 6,508 | +6,506 |
| Czechia | 5,044 | 0 | -5,044 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,673,568 |
| Germany | 750,561 |
| Belgium | 697,164 |
| Japan | 155,926 |
| Netherlands | 33,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,031,913 | 2,641,655 | -2,390,258 |
| Germany | 374,350 | 376,211 | +1,861 |
| Belgium | 557,386 | 139,778 | -417,608 |
| Japan | 71,544 | 84,382 | +12,838 |
| Netherlands | 8,090 | 25,708 | +17,618 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 13,899 | +11,656 |
| China | 6,237 | 7,348 | +1,111 |
| United States | 1,636 | 0 | -1,636 |
| Czechia | 1,245 | 0 | -1,245 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 9,052,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,678 |
| Air transport | 27,133 |
| Other | 225 |
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) | 5,969,001 | 3,083,813 | -2,885,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,881 | 187,797 | +111,916 |
| Air transport | 9,762 | 17,371 | +7,609 |
| Other | 225 | 0 | -225 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,222,155 |
| London | 1,650,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 906,423 |
| Eurotunnel | 868,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,302,203 | 1,919,952 | -1,382,251 |
| London | 1,530,017 | 120,155 | -1,409,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,135 | 614,288 | +322,153 |
| Eurotunnel | 545,710 | 323,111 | -222,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,746 | 26,487 | -87,259 |
| Thamesport | 45,058 | 66,121 | +21,063 |
| Killingholme | 65,591 | 43,343 | -22,248 |
| Hull | 9,075 | 98,953 | +89,878 |
| Felixstowe | 66,937 | 27,172 | -39,765 |
| ZLC | 15,922 | 14,845 | -1,077 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 38 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 34 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 25 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 22 |
| ROYAL SANDERS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| KEYLINK LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 112,840 |
| France | 98,255 |
| United States | 85,097 |
| Ireland | 23,793 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 75,340 | 37,500 | -37,840 |
| France | 58,304 | 39,951 | -18,353 |
| United States | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| Ireland | 16,831 | 6,962 | -9,869 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 14,131 | +14,131 |
| Chile | 5,676 | 7,974 | +2,298 |
| India | 10,196 | 3,410 | -6,786 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 7,910 | +7,910 |
| Netherlands | 5,648 | 0 | -5,648 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 1,703 | +1,703 |
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) | 229,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,728 |
| Air transport | 35,166 |
| Other | 1,750 |
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) | 146,576 | 82,710 | -63,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,597 | 14,131 | -80,466 |
| Air transport | 15,872 | 19,294 | +3,422 |
| Other | 47 | 1,703 | +1,656 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 103,465 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,234 |
| Southampton | 85,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,166 |
| London | 20,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 75,340 | 28,125 | -47,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,908 | 49,326 | +11,418 |
| Southampton | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,872 | 19,294 | +3,422 |
| London | 20,396 | 0 | -20,396 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,784 | 2,778 | -14,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 14,131 | +14,131 |
| Felixstowe | 5,648 | 0 | -5,648 |
| Heysham | 0 | 2,481 | +2,481 |
| 000 | 47 | 1,703 | +1,656 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 382460
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sugar alcohol used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, excluding specific types listed elsewhere