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 | 3,116,817 |
| China | 2,758,713 |
| India | 2,136,287 |
| Switzerland | 1,909,156 |
| Germany | 1,317,606 |
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 | 2,356,761 | 760,056 | -1,596,705 |
| China | 1,677,323 | 1,081,390 | -595,933 |
| India | 802,708 | 1,333,579 | +530,871 |
| Switzerland | 1,054,143 | 855,013 | -199,130 |
| Germany | 930,689 | 386,917 | -543,772 |
| Netherlands | 470,721 | 627,413 | +156,692 |
| France | 596,987 | 498,006 | -98,981 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 626,748 | 390,710 | -236,038 |
| Singapore | 183,873 | 479,881 | +296,008 |
| United States | 325,641 | 319,513 | -6,128 |
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 | 5,001,492 |
| China | 3,902,140 |
| India | 2,359,654 |
| Switzerland | 1,931,756 |
| Germany | 953,560 |
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 | 3,366,022 | 1,635,470 | -1,730,552 |
| China | 2,058,314 | 1,843,826 | -214,488 |
| India | 881,642 | 1,478,012 | +596,370 |
| Switzerland | 1,046,030 | 885,726 | -160,304 |
| Germany | 703,723 | 249,837 | -453,886 |
| Romania | 426,384 | 468,952 | +42,568 |
| United States | 425,526 | 411,365 | -14,161 |
| Netherlands | 145,536 | 148,497 | +2,961 |
| France | 60,705 | 206,674 | +145,969 |
| Mexico | 123,648 | 49,395 | -74,253 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 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) | 9,195,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,873,211 |
| Air transport | 1,667,414 |
| Other | 146,704 |
| Road transport | 11,024 |
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) | 5,451,262 | 3,744,547 | -1,706,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,062,049 | 2,811,162 | -250,887 |
| Air transport | 780,712 | 886,702 | +105,990 |
| Other | 129,632 | 17,072 | -112,560 |
| Road transport | 6,887 | 4,137 | -2,750 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,795,605 |
| Dover | 2,614,239 |
| Southampton | 1,842,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 811,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 766,562 |
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 | 4,492,666 | 2,302,939 | -2,189,727 |
| Dover | 1,170,749 | 1,443,490 | +272,741 |
| Southampton | 1,057,218 | 785,456 | -271,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 623,264 | 188,265 | -434,999 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 453,899 | 312,663 | -141,236 |
| London | 315,174 | 387,300 | +72,126 |
| London Stansted Airport | 230,700 | 217,451 | -13,249 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,511 | 359,282 | +331,771 |
| Thamesport | 107,883 | 251,724 | +143,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 317,103 | +317,103 |
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 | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 122 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 82 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 71 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 48 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 48 |
| LANXESS CHEMICAL LTD | 46 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 36 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 3,191,765 |
| Egypt | 1,299,903 |
| Germany | 503,742 |
| Spain | 451,064 |
| Netherlands | 367,603 |
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 | 29,277 | 3,162,488 | +3,133,211 |
| Egypt | 865,923 | 433,980 | -431,943 |
| Germany | 236,774 | 266,968 | +30,194 |
| Spain | 245,724 | 205,340 | -40,384 |
| Netherlands | 235,033 | 132,570 | -102,463 |
| Switzerland | 100,007 | 166,429 | +66,422 |
| United States | 167,860 | 69,662 | -98,198 |
| Brazil | 142,091 | 80,380 | -61,711 |
| China | 65,292 | 124,511 | +59,219 |
| Mexico | 82,888 | 28,807 | -54,081 |
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) | 3,481,859 |
| Air transport | 2,334,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,907,741 |
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) | 1,183,731 | 2,298,128 | +1,114,397 |
| Air transport | 448,047 | 1,886,870 | +1,438,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 988,994 | 918,747 | -70,247 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,003,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,784,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,230,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,078,827 |
| Harwich | 367,187 |
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 | 305,675 | 1,697,646 | +1,391,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,391 | 1,681,809 | +1,579,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 644,295 | 586,658 | -57,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 817,061 | 261,766 | -555,295 |
| Harwich | 241,742 | 125,445 | -116,297 |
| Southampton | 44,869 | 269,463 | +224,594 |
| Manchester Airport | 107,953 | 62,080 | -45,873 |
| Felixstowe | 12,815 | 132,024 | +119,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,102 | 95,588 | +46,486 |
| Newcastle Airport | 91,912 | 40,227 | -51,685 |
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