Import/export HS code 290511: Methanol (methyl alcohol)
A simple alcohol used in fuels and solvents
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| South East Wales | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 98 |
| BP OIL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 56 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 56 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED | 52 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 49 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 46 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 40 |
| SYNTHITE LIMITED | 29 |
| INEOS ACETYLS UK LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,970,608 |
| Ireland | 2,093,647 |
| Netherlands | 983,375 |
| Pakistan | 849,697 |
| France | 683,751 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,026,479 | 944,129 | -1,082,350 |
| Ireland | 953,682 | 1,139,965 | +186,283 |
| Netherlands | 684,450 | 298,925 | -385,525 |
| Pakistan | 811,533 | 38,164 | -773,369 |
| France | 348,236 | 335,515 | -12,721 |
| Sweden | 179,579 | 194,326 | +14,747 |
| Thailand | 108,894 | 104,649 | -4,245 |
| Jordan | 97,338 | 82,234 | -15,104 |
| United States | 45,303 | 96,706 | +51,403 |
| Bangladesh | 128,348 | 0 | -128,348 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 209,516 |
| United States | 124,725 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 117,509 | 92,007 | -25,502 |
| United States | 77,179 | 47,546 | -29,633 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,278 | 4,744 | -2,534 |
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) | 4,967,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,262,182 |
| Other | 346,263 |
| Air transport | 198,402 |
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) | 2,377,919 | 2,589,490 | +211,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,268,341 | 993,841 | -2,274,500 |
| Other | 201,966 | 144,297 | -57,669 |
| Air transport | 135,977 | 62,425 | -73,552 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,279,351 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,429,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 855,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 804,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 720,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,067,918 | 1,211,433 | -856,485 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,429,200 | 0 | -1,429,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 457,579 | 397,842 | -59,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 306,431 | 497,937 | +191,506 |
| Immingham Docks | 332,764 | 388,188 | +55,424 |
| London | 278,105 | 248,114 | -29,991 |
| Holyhead | 192,785 | 316,990 | +124,205 |
| Heysham | 255,728 | 218,614 | -37,114 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,388 | 212,150 | +16,762 |
| 000 | 201,966 | 144,297 | -57,669 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A simple alcohol used in fuels and solvents