Import/export HS code 29051685: Various octanols
Includes other isomers of octanol
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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AFTON CHEMICAL LIMITED | 22 |
| POLYNT COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 22 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 14 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 11 |
| LANXESS CHEMICAL LTD | 11 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 10 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 7 |
| NUFARM UK LIMITED | 6 |
| FACI ECHEM LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,746,800 |
| Norway | 130,684 |
| Spain | 101,689 |
| Ireland | 29,614 |
| France | 13,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,746,800 | 0 | -5,746,800 |
| Norway | 75,471 | 55,213 | -20,258 |
| Spain | 95,206 | 6,483 | -88,723 |
| Ireland | 29,614 | 0 | -29,614 |
| France | 13,285 | 0 | -13,285 |
| Ethiopia | 10,772 | 0 | -10,772 |
| Singapore | 2,984 | 5,894 | +2,910 |
| Belgium | 1,117 | 5,930 | +4,813 |
| Denmark | 1,456 | 1,486 | +30 |
| Netherlands | 2,743 | 0 | -2,743 |
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) | 5,886,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,349 |
| Air transport | 16,079 |
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) | 5,825,255 | 61,107 | -5,764,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,238 | 15,111 | -130,127 |
| Air transport | 12,527 | 3,552 | -8,975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,389,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,366,662 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 130,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,614 |
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 | 3,387,000 | 2,016 | -3,384,984 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,362,784 | 3,878 | -2,358,906 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 75,471 | 55,213 | -20,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,411 | 0 | -109,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,614 | 0 | -29,614 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,527 | 2,514 | -10,013 |
| Felixstowe | 3,860 | 5,930 | +2,070 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,483 | +6,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,353 | 2,698 | +345 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,038 | +1,038 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29051685
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other isomers of octanol