Import/export HS code 290522: Acyclic terpene alcohols
Alcohols derived from terpenes, used in fragrances and flavors
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 6,168,173 |
| India | 5,058,348 |
| France | 2,246,890 |
| China | 1,324,605 |
| Spain | 1,216,425 |
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 | 3,049,204 | 3,118,969 | +69,765 |
| India | 2,305,537 | 2,752,811 | +447,274 |
| France | 869,170 | 1,377,720 | +508,550 |
| China | 708,686 | 615,919 | -92,767 |
| Spain | 859,666 | 356,759 | -502,907 |
| Netherlands | 700,202 | 444,099 | -256,103 |
| Switzerland | 363,924 | 257,933 | -105,991 |
| United States | 291,026 | 237,763 | -53,263 |
| Hungary | 0 | 227,049 | +227,049 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 100,271 | 63,401 | -36,870 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 5,200,153 |
| Germany | 4,708,928 |
| China | 3,189,898 |
| Japan | 1,702,700 |
| Malaysia | 1,572,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,406,237 | 2,793,916 | +387,679 |
| Germany | 2,482,381 | 2,226,547 | -255,834 |
| China | 1,907,271 | 1,282,627 | -624,644 |
| Japan | 756,309 | 946,391 | +190,082 |
| Malaysia | 728,614 | 843,387 | +114,773 |
| Switzerland | 519,625 | 347,063 | -172,562 |
| United States | 392,013 | 399,094 | +7,081 |
| France | 145,720 | 435,283 | +289,563 |
| Hungary | 0 | 227,049 | +227,049 |
| Indonesia | 28,986 | 61,495 | +32,509 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +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) | 9,446,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,700,228 |
| Air transport | 820,283 |
| Other | 122,747 |
| Road transport | 3,964 |
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) | 4,792,252 | 4,654,157 | -138,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,156,049 | 4,544,179 | +388,130 |
| Air transport | 429,498 | 390,785 | -38,713 |
| Other | 102,525 | 20,222 | -82,303 |
| Road transport | 1,189 | 2,775 | +1,586 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,369,912 |
| Dover | 2,676,742 |
| London | 2,525,525 |
| Felixstowe | 2,096,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,982,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,271,220 | 2,098,692 | +827,472 |
| Dover | 1,092,482 | 1,584,260 | +491,778 |
| London | 813,697 | 1,711,828 | +898,131 |
| Felixstowe | 1,093,135 | 1,003,378 | -89,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 934,069 | 1,048,691 | +114,622 |
| Thamesport | 1,460,733 | 298,096 | -1,162,637 |
| Killingholme | 654,653 | 485,132 | -169,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,461 | 424,535 | +99,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 414,525 | 115,806 | -298,719 |
| Southampton | 402,710 | 49,621 | -353,089 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 119 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 76 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 71 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 68 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 44 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 43 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| SOZIO UK LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,332,059 |
| India | 991,224 |
| United States | 470,741 |
| Ireland | 412,888 |
| France | 396,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 656,692 | 675,367 | +18,675 |
| India | 449,750 | 541,474 | +91,724 |
| United States | 166,370 | 304,371 | +138,001 |
| Ireland | 151,590 | 261,298 | +109,708 |
| France | 149,014 | 247,326 | +98,312 |
| Spain | 147,594 | 205,453 | +57,859 |
| Japan | 56,181 | 128,227 | +72,046 |
| Singapore | 88,832 | 90,520 | +1,688 |
| Netherlands | 134,112 | 42,923 | -91,189 |
| Italy | 102,298 | 41,922 | -60,376 |
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) | 2,953,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,476,925 |
| Air transport | 1,089,175 |
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) | 1,445,182 | 1,508,641 | +63,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,259 | 903,666 | +330,407 |
| Air transport | 560,304 | 528,871 | -31,433 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,558,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 816,899 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 613,662 |
| Dover | 440,581 |
| Southampton | 434,372 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 883,869 | 675,043 | -208,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,862 | 659,037 | +501,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 250,209 | 363,453 | +113,244 |
| Dover | 135,329 | 305,252 | +169,923 |
| Southampton | 376,406 | 57,966 | -318,440 |
| Hull | 180,634 | 242,275 | +61,641 |
| Holyhead | 146,338 | 159,712 | +13,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,167 | 191,674 | +179,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 114,606 | 87,802 | -26,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,525 | 115,888 | +100,363 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alcohols derived from terpenes, used in fragrances and flavors