Import/export HS code 290514: Various butanols
Includes other forms of butanol not specified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,954,640 |
| Netherlands | 1,136,066 |
| Belgium | 572,612 |
| China | 501,721 |
| South Korea | 326,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,472,561 | 482,079 | -990,482 |
| Netherlands | 553,219 | 582,847 | +29,628 |
| Belgium | 305,313 | 267,299 | -38,014 |
| China | 0 | 501,721 | +501,721 |
| South Korea | 0 | 326,020 | +326,020 |
| France | 63,484 | 80,858 | +17,374 |
| India | 5,136 | 106,133 | +100,997 |
| United States | 12,291 | 9,668 | -2,623 |
| Spain | 4,263 | 15,257 | +10,994 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,288 | 0 | -6,288 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,683,536 |
| South Africa | 964,034 |
| United Kingdom | 536,910 |
| China | 511,785 |
| South Korea | 326,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,111,503 | 572,033 | -539,470 |
| South Africa | 775,404 | 188,630 | -586,774 |
| United Kingdom | 121,941 | 414,969 | +293,028 |
| China | 9,107 | 502,678 | +493,571 |
| South Korea | 0 | 326,020 | +326,020 |
| France | 100,101 | 135,920 | +35,819 |
| United States | 83,730 | 66,704 | -17,026 |
| India | 5,136 | 106,133 | +100,997 |
| Poland | 101,083 | 0 | -101,083 |
| Netherlands | 41,451 | 20,274 | -21,177 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,123,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 583,052 |
| Air transport | 85,214 |
| Other | 3,956 |
| Road transport | 912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,129,047 | 1,994,256 | -134,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,126 | 340,926 | +98,800 |
| Air transport | 47,426 | 37,788 | -9,638 |
| Other | 3,956 | 0 | -3,956 |
| Road transport | 912 | 0 | -912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,882,362 |
| Felixstowe | 973,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 707,291 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 484,818 |
| Hull | 237,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,469,583 | 412,779 | -1,056,804 |
| Felixstowe | 31,501 | 942,347 | +910,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 293,705 | 413,586 | +119,881 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 156,681 | 328,137 | +171,456 |
| Hull | 193,741 | 44,221 | -149,520 |
| Killingholme | 118,078 | 109,133 | -8,945 |
| London | 21,757 | 71,489 | +49,732 |
| Dover | 40,045 | 6,731 | -33,314 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,363 | 25,584 | +9,221 |
| Thamesport | 37,752 | 0 | -37,752 |
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
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20,920,680 |
| Belgium | 7,368,199 |
| Italy | 1,540,000 |
| Germany | 132,427 |
| United States | 48,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,709,241 | 11,211,439 | +1,502,198 |
| Belgium | 6,593,051 | 775,148 | -5,817,903 |
| Italy | 1,232,000 | 308,000 | -924,000 |
| Germany | 109,415 | 23,012 | -86,403 |
| United States | 19,397 | 29,382 | +9,985 |
| Colombia | 42,602 | 0 | -42,602 |
| Spain | 14,519 | 20,135 | +5,616 |
| Singapore | 3,902 | 11,623 | +7,721 |
| Turkey | 1,347 | 8,642 | +7,295 |
| Malaysia | 2,362 | 6,607 | +4,245 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,379,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,750,101 |
| Air transport | 21,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,361,567 | 12,018,076 | -4,343,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,369,559 | 380,542 | -989,017 |
| Air transport | 10,239 | 11,221 | +982 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 28,196,021 |
| Dover | 1,232,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 363,766 |
| Middlesbrough | 148,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 16,242,608 | 11,953,413 | -4,289,195 |
| Dover | 1,232,000 | 0 | -1,232,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,011 | 342,755 | +321,744 |
| Middlesbrough | 104,280 | 44,408 | -59,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,802 | 5,808 | -51,994 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,397 | 29,382 | +9,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,363 | 1,294 | -41,069 |
| Felixstowe | 9,765 | 19,682 | +9,917 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,720 | 11,221 | +7,501 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,658 | 0 | -4,658 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290514
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other forms of butanol not specified elsewhere