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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| Essex | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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
|
14 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 99 |
| BP OIL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 57 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 57 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES LIMITED | 53 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 50 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 46 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 41 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 3,001,996 |
| Ireland | 2,103,412 |
| Netherlands | 965,121 |
| Pakistan | 849,697 |
| France | 691,424 |
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 | 2,092,892 | 909,104 | -1,183,788 |
| Ireland | 1,053,766 | 1,049,646 | -4,120 |
| Netherlands | 645,033 | 320,088 | -324,945 |
| Pakistan | 811,533 | 38,164 | -773,369 |
| France | 349,759 | 341,665 | -8,094 |
| Sweden | 176,363 | 191,251 | +14,888 |
| Thailand | 117,202 | 116,145 | -1,057 |
| Jordan | 107,703 | 88,897 | -18,806 |
| United States | 54,458 | 100,192 | +45,734 |
| 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 | 211,278 |
| United States | 125,800 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,164 |
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 | 127,197 | 84,081 | -43,116 |
| United States | 74,561 | 51,239 | -23,322 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,673 | 4,491 | -1,182 |
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) | 4,985,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,395,588 |
| Other | 347,242 |
| Air transport | 197,542 |
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) | 2,487,889 | 2,497,566 | +9,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,276,719 | 1,118,869 | -2,157,850 |
| Other | 207,431 | 139,811 | -67,620 |
| Air transport | 132,913 | 64,629 | -68,284 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,384,383 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,429,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 902,386 |
| Liverpool Docks | 803,227 |
| Immingham Docks | 709,620 |
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 | 2,103,294 | 1,281,089 | -822,205 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,429,200 | 0 | -1,429,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,875 | 435,511 | -31,364 |
| Liverpool Docks | 386,964 | 416,263 | +29,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,942 | 382,678 | +55,736 |
| London | 292,774 | 242,007 | -50,767 |
| Holyhead | 214,831 | 294,626 | +79,795 |
| Heysham | 246,777 | 237,810 | -8,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,163 | 234,635 | +63,472 |
| 000 | 207,431 | 139,811 | -67,620 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A simple alcohol used in fuels and solvents