Import/export HS code 290519: Various acyclic alcohols
Includes all other simple alcohols not listed
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
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 26,027,646 |
| China | 4,978,964 |
| Netherlands | 1,935,477 |
| Belgium | 1,861,673 |
| India | 1,830,219 |
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 | 14,150,891 | 11,876,755 | -2,274,136 |
| China | 1,701,337 | 3,277,627 | +1,576,290 |
| Netherlands | 1,359,640 | 575,837 | -783,803 |
| Belgium | 979,418 | 882,255 | -97,163 |
| India | 1,577,421 | 252,798 | -1,324,623 |
| Thailand | 303,790 | 441,988 | +138,198 |
| United States | 268,722 | 288,041 | +19,319 |
| Brazil | 207,713 | 344,956 | +137,243 |
| Sweden | 0 | 396,441 | +396,441 |
| Indonesia | 240,332 | 133,956 | -106,376 |
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 | 27,482,982 |
| China | 6,423,738 |
| India | 2,214,633 |
| United States | 1,017,991 |
| Thailand | 745,778 |
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 | 14,950,076 | 12,532,906 | -2,417,170 |
| China | 2,444,360 | 3,979,378 | +1,535,018 |
| India | 1,779,153 | 435,480 | -1,343,673 |
| United States | 438,547 | 579,444 | +140,897 |
| Thailand | 303,790 | 441,988 | +138,198 |
| Brazil | 272,289 | 400,123 | +127,834 |
| Sweden | 302,494 | 164,249 | -138,245 |
| Indonesia | 329,552 | 133,956 | -195,596 |
| Italy | 211,755 | 118,716 | -93,039 |
| Saudi Arabia | 147,124 | 143,136 | -3,988 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Tees Valley | 4 |
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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West of England | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 30,706,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,040,197 |
| Air transport | 920,394 |
| Other | 196,307 |
| Road transport | 7,950 |
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) | 16,550,232 | 14,156,750 | -2,393,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,375,947 | 4,664,250 | +288,303 |
| Air transport | 437,658 | 482,736 | +45,078 |
| Other | 160,903 | 35,404 | -125,499 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,950 | +7,950 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,595,544 |
| Felixstowe | 5,680,069 |
| London | 1,688,796 |
| Southampton | 1,671,129 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,526,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,989,397 | 10,606,147 | -2,383,250 |
| Felixstowe | 2,500,347 | 3,179,722 | +679,375 |
| London | 758,438 | 930,358 | +171,920 |
| Southampton | 1,458,057 | 213,072 | -1,244,985 |
| Middlesbrough | 888,728 | 637,726 | -251,002 |
| Liverpool Docks | 351,455 | 721,456 | +370,001 |
| Dover | 481,817 | 576,564 | +94,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 204,104 | 731,675 | +527,571 |
| Killingholme | 497,650 | 305,343 | -192,307 |
| Hull | 224,724 | 531,149 | +306,425 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 28 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 97 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 89 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 88 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 74 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 63 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 59 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 55 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 51 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 46 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,982,117 |
| France | 1,114,616 |
| Netherlands | 712,774 |
| Germany | 509,250 |
| Peru | 373,706 |
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 | 2,756,067 | 2,226,050 | -530,017 |
| France | 650,573 | 464,043 | -186,530 |
| Netherlands | 344,681 | 368,093 | +23,412 |
| Germany | 186,073 | 323,177 | +137,104 |
| Peru | 0 | 373,706 | +373,706 |
| Ireland | 84,245 | 283,166 | +198,921 |
| Slovenia | 262,936 | 21,776 | -241,160 |
| United States | 171,627 | 108,837 | -62,790 |
| South Africa | 174,362 | 84,663 | -89,699 |
| Japan | 39,361 | 151,838 | +112,477 |
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 | 59,348 |
| Mexico | 31,324 |
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 | 0 | 59,348 | +59,348 |
| Mexico | 0 | 31,324 | +31,324 |
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) | 8,085,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,319,634 |
| Air transport | 739,930 |
| Other | 90,760 |
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) | 4,286,913 | 3,798,794 | -488,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 534,390 | 785,244 | +250,854 |
| Air transport | 339,395 | 400,535 | +61,140 |
| Other | 88 | 90,672 | +90,584 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,990,742 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,366,040 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,225,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 855,607 |
| Middlesbrough | 496,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,856,642 | 2,134,100 | -722,542 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 782,011 | 584,029 | -197,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 472,870 | 752,281 | +279,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,273 | 622,334 | +389,061 |
| Middlesbrough | 339,535 | 156,584 | -182,951 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,650 | 116,002 | -25,648 |
| Holyhead | 64,197 | 187,296 | +123,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,238 | 128,561 | +47,323 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,925 | 36,803 | -41,122 |
| 000 | 88 | 90,672 | +90,584 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other simple alcohols not listed