Import/export HS code 290529: Various acyclic alcohols
Includes other unspecified acyclic alcohols
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,489,901 |
| China | 2,570,155 |
| Switzerland | 1,740,556 |
| India | 1,693,837 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,286,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,721,001 | 768,900 | -1,952,101 |
| China | 1,607,283 | 962,872 | -644,411 |
| Switzerland | 1,090,595 | 649,961 | -440,634 |
| India | 705,494 | 988,343 | +282,849 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 910,165 | 376,568 | -533,597 |
| Germany | 912,383 | 301,865 | -610,518 |
| France | 681,752 | 324,918 | -356,834 |
| Netherlands | 509,634 | 409,516 | -100,118 |
| Singapore | 183,873 | 349,989 | +166,116 |
| United States | 322,150 | 189,310 | -132,840 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 5,085,178 |
| China | 3,864,788 |
| India | 1,860,537 |
| Switzerland | 1,709,956 |
| Germany | 893,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,563,582 | 1,521,596 | -2,041,986 |
| China | 2,438,628 | 1,426,160 | -1,012,468 |
| India | 778,078 | 1,082,459 | +304,381 |
| Switzerland | 1,091,598 | 618,358 | -473,240 |
| Germany | 717,802 | 175,310 | -542,492 |
| Romania | 422,145 | 383,289 | -38,856 |
| United States | 430,464 | 276,926 | -153,538 |
| Mexico | 228,916 | 35,300 | -193,616 |
| Netherlands | 146,708 | 111,937 | -34,771 |
| France | 62,745 | 185,767 | +123,022 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +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) | 9,344,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,025,037 |
| Air transport | 1,413,227 |
| Other | 155,934 |
| Road transport | 8,217 |
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) | 5,974,094 | 3,370,640 | -2,603,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,114,579 | 1,910,458 | -1,204,121 |
| Air transport | 867,643 | 545,584 | -322,059 |
| Other | 111,827 | 44,107 | -67,720 |
| Road transport | 1,590 | 6,627 | +5,037 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,242,310 |
| Dover | 2,146,852 |
| Southampton | 1,747,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 747,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 742,692 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,935,592 | 2,306,718 | -2,628,874 |
| Dover | 1,170,185 | 976,667 | -193,518 |
| Southampton | 1,104,241 | 643,621 | -460,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 626,458 | 120,996 | -505,462 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 496,845 | 245,847 | -250,998 |
| London | 318,386 | 161,240 | -157,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 247,646 | 149,216 | -98,430 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,037 | 317,103 | +316,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,528 | 123,683 | -41,845 |
| Thamesport | 109,977 | 157,727 | +47,750 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 117 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 81 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 67 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 47 |
| LANXESS CHEMICAL LTD | 46 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 45 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 44 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 35 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 3,190,280 |
| Egypt | 1,306,762 |
| Germany | 496,527 |
| Spain | 475,183 |
| Netherlands | 402,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 31,306 | 3,158,974 | +3,127,668 |
| Egypt | 965,112 | 341,650 | -623,462 |
| Germany | 249,460 | 247,067 | -2,393 |
| Spain | 337,820 | 137,363 | -200,457 |
| Netherlands | 274,263 | 127,745 | -146,518 |
| United States | 218,528 | 51,027 | -167,501 |
| Brazil | 159,894 | 97,637 | -62,257 |
| Switzerland | 93,457 | 60,017 | -33,440 |
| China | 53,484 | 88,238 | +34,754 |
| Mexico | 42,626 | 61,240 | +18,614 |
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) | 3,475,387 |
| Air transport | 2,353,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,756,370 |
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) | 1,360,201 | 2,115,186 | +754,985 |
| Air transport | 466,604 | 1,886,521 | +1,419,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,039,611 | 716,759 | -322,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,132,906 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,737,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,195,734 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,005,839 |
| Harwich | 363,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 518,480 | 1,614,426 | +1,095,946 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,780 | 1,650,955 | +1,564,175 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 734,571 | 461,163 | -273,408 |
| Liverpool Docks | 741,262 | 264,577 | -476,685 |
| Harwich | 222,122 | 140,944 | -81,178 |
| Southampton | 64,010 | 211,893 | +147,883 |
| Newcastle Airport | 133,950 | 39,263 | -94,687 |
| Manchester Airport | 76,977 | 77,626 | +649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,348 | 62,868 | -22,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,743 | 36,587 | -8,156 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other unspecified acyclic alcohols