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 | 7,759,273 |
| Belgium | 1,170,060 |
| Netherlands | 333,816 |
| Germany | 211,023 |
| Switzerland | 30,008 |
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 | 5,344,928 | 2,414,345 | -2,930,583 |
| Belgium | 617,153 | 552,907 | -64,246 |
| Netherlands | 183,426 | 150,390 | -33,036 |
| Germany | 125,520 | 85,503 | -40,017 |
| Switzerland | 14,056 | 15,952 | +1,896 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 13,899 | +11,656 |
| China | 8,606 | 7,348 | -1,258 |
| Japan | 10,044 | 0 | -10,044 |
| 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 | 7,838,345 |
| Belgium | 759,479 |
| Germany | 753,150 |
| Japan | 139,201 |
| 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 | 5,217,720 | 2,620,625 | -2,597,095 |
| Belgium | 615,339 | 144,140 | -471,199 |
| Germany | 382,715 | 370,435 | -12,280 |
| Japan | 73,426 | 65,775 | -7,651 |
| Netherlands | 8,090 | 25,708 | +17,618 |
| China | 10,206 | 7,348 | -2,858 |
| Turkey | 2,243 | 13,899 | +11,656 |
| 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) | 9,302,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,128 |
| 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) | 6,225,095 | 3,077,194 | -3,147,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,763 | 153,365 | +75,602 |
| 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 | 5,281,171 |
| London | 1,887,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 885,314 |
| Immingham Docks | 843,522 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,609 |
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 | 3,295,221 | 1,985,950 | -1,309,271 |
| London | 1,794,856 | 92,367 | -1,702,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 530,508 | 354,806 | -175,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 293,568 | 549,954 | +256,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,535 | 20,074 | -92,461 |
| Thamesport | 46,940 | 64,697 | +17,757 |
| Felixstowe | 82,020 | 27,172 | -54,848 |
| Hull | 9,075 | 98,953 | +89,878 |
| Killingholme | 65,591 | 22,450 | -43,141 |
| ZLC | 14,056 | 14,136 | +80 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 38 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| KENT FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 25 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| ROYAL SANDERS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| THORNTONS LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 158,090 |
| Germany | 103,465 |
| France | 98,255 |
| United States | 85,097 |
| Ireland | 23,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 158,090 | 0 | -158,090 |
| Germany | 75,340 | 28,125 | -47,215 |
| 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 |
| XU | 47 |
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 |
| XU | 47 | 0 | -47 |
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) | 219,911 |
| Air transport | 193,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,728 |
| 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 | 73,335 | -73,241 |
| Air transport | 173,962 | 19,294 | -154,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,597 | 14,131 | -80,466 |
| Other | 47 | 1,703 | +1,656 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,256 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,234 |
| Southampton | 85,097 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,962 | 19,294 | -154,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,340 | 18,750 | -56,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,908 | 49,326 | +11,418 |
| Southampton | 85,097 | 0 | -85,097 |
| 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