Import/export HS code 38246019: Various sorbitol types
Sorbitol products not meeting the low D-mannitol content criteria, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,524,318 |
| Belgium | 1,088,089 |
| Netherlands | 216,543 |
| Germany | 144,767 |
| Spain | 6,508 |
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 | 5,124,469 | 2,399,849 | -2,724,620 |
| Belgium | 566,238 | 521,851 | -44,387 |
| Netherlands | 118,226 | 98,317 | -19,909 |
| Germany | 98,954 | 45,813 | -53,141 |
| Spain | 0 | 6,508 | +6,508 |
| Czechia | 3,799 | 0 | -3,799 |
| Switzerland | 1,883 | 1,816 | -67 |
| Croatia | 0 | 1,078 | +1,078 |
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 | 7,633,522 |
| Belgium | 690,758 |
| Germany | 631,543 |
| Netherlands | 30,264 |
| United States | 1,636 |
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 | 5,006,712 | 2,626,810 | -2,379,902 |
| Belgium | 555,873 | 134,885 | -420,988 |
| Germany | 344,792 | 286,751 | -58,041 |
| Netherlands | 4,556 | 25,708 | +21,152 |
| United States | 1,636 | 0 | -1,636 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,078 | +1,078 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,910,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,853 |
| Air transport | 14,514 |
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) | 5,905,921 | 3,004,513 | -2,901,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,092 | 60,761 | +57,669 |
| Air transport | 4,556 | 9,958 | +5,402 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,214,279 |
| London | 1,650,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 858,932 |
| Immingham Docks | 837,650 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,302 |
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 | 3,294,327 | 1,919,952 | -1,374,375 |
| London | 1,530,017 | 120,155 | -1,409,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 540,714 | 318,218 | -222,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 272,992 | 564,658 | +291,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,482 | 22,820 | -88,662 |
| Killingholme | 65,591 | 43,343 | -22,248 |
| Hull | 9,075 | 68,177 | +59,102 |
| Felixstowe | 52,175 | 7,951 | -44,224 |
| Purfleet | 27,665 | 0 | -27,665 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,556 | 9,958 | +5,402 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 93,563 |
| Ireland | 23,746 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,131 |
| Netherlands | 5,648 |
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 | 35,259 | -23,045 |
| Ireland | 16,784 | 6,962 | -9,822 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 14,131 | +14,131 |
| 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) | 224,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,631 |
| Other | 1,703 |
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 | 78,018 | -68,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,500 | 14,131 | +4,631 |
| Other | 0 | 1,703 | +1,703 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 103,465 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,542 |
| London | 20,396 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,562 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,131 |
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 | 44,634 | +6,726 |
| 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 | 0 | 1,703 | +1,703 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38246019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sorbitol products not meeting the low D-mannitol content criteria, used in various industries