Import/export HS code 29052990: Various unspecified acyclic alcohols
Includes all other acyclic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,498,869 |
| China | 2,787,315 |
| India | 2,040,247 |
| Switzerland | 1,977,982 |
| Germany | 1,311,514 |
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 | 2,574,551 | 924,318 | -1,650,233 |
| China | 1,746,349 | 1,040,966 | -705,383 |
| India | 784,525 | 1,255,722 | +471,197 |
| Switzerland | 1,094,538 | 883,444 | -211,094 |
| Germany | 911,807 | 399,707 | -512,100 |
| France | 679,286 | 451,950 | -227,336 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 634,444 | 318,230 | -316,214 |
| Netherlands | 312,742 | 487,182 | +174,440 |
| Singapore | 183,873 | 478,498 | +294,625 |
| United States | 298,361 | 345,755 | +47,394 |
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 | 5,322,195 |
| China | 3,870,326 |
| India | 2,249,153 |
| Switzerland | 2,000,442 |
| Germany | 951,441 |
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 | 3,549,462 | 1,772,733 | -1,776,729 |
| China | 2,137,430 | 1,732,896 | -404,534 |
| India | 844,378 | 1,404,775 | +560,397 |
| Switzerland | 1,087,489 | 912,953 | -174,536 |
| Germany | 709,172 | 242,269 | -466,903 |
| Romania | 455,561 | 480,371 | +24,810 |
| United States | 409,463 | 435,419 | +25,956 |
| France | 62,745 | 206,674 | +143,929 |
| Mexico | 168,083 | 47,152 | -120,931 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 120,028 | 0 | -120,028 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 9,487,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,633,101 |
| Air transport | 1,654,320 |
| Other | 153,418 |
| Road transport | 9,554 |
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) | 5,792,998 | 3,694,758 | -2,098,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,975,533 | 2,657,568 | -317,965 |
| Air transport | 731,957 | 922,363 | +190,406 |
| Other | 115,531 | 37,887 | -77,644 |
| Road transport | 1,590 | 7,964 | +6,374 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,024,954 |
| Dover | 2,592,643 |
| Southampton | 1,992,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 801,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 754,077 |
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 | 4,652,652 | 2,372,302 | -2,280,350 |
| Dover | 1,211,710 | 1,380,933 | +169,223 |
| Southampton | 1,298,796 | 693,894 | -604,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 612,831 | 188,833 | -423,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 400,829 | 353,248 | -47,581 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,536 | 219,900 | -636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,474 | 363,495 | +337,021 |
| London | 162,051 | 209,109 | +47,058 |
| Thamesport | 99,683 | 245,486 | +145,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,037 | 317,103 | +316,066 |
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 | 27 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 121 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 82 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 70 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 48 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 47 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 47 |
| LANXESS CHEMICAL LTD | 46 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 36 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 3,189,863 |
| Egypt | 1,283,553 |
| Germany | 506,520 |
| Spain | 472,952 |
| Netherlands | 371,705 |
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 | 31,449 | 3,158,414 | +3,126,965 |
| Egypt | 986,222 | 297,331 | -688,891 |
| Germany | 236,707 | 269,813 | +33,106 |
| Spain | 256,823 | 216,129 | -40,694 |
| Netherlands | 202,044 | 169,661 | -32,383 |
| United States | 207,518 | 71,927 | -135,591 |
| Switzerland | 102,414 | 125,371 | +22,957 |
| Brazil | 125,143 | 101,785 | -23,358 |
| China | 45,621 | 131,288 | +85,667 |
| Mexico | 53,361 | 66,017 | +12,656 |
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) | 3,470,129 |
| Air transport | 2,384,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,870,297 |
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) | 1,306,834 | 2,163,295 | +856,461 |
| Air transport | 438,441 | 1,945,827 | +1,507,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 945,819 | 924,478 | -21,341 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,132,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,771,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,205,819 |
| Liverpool Docks | 942,178 |
| Harwich | 378,887 |
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 | 425,483 | 1,707,036 | +1,281,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,257 | 1,689,565 | +1,607,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 611,733 | 594,086 | -17,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 817,061 | 125,117 | -691,944 |
| Harwich | 236,926 | 141,961 | -94,965 |
| Southampton | 45,587 | 251,607 | +206,020 |
| Manchester Airport | 97,680 | 79,408 | -18,272 |
| Newcastle Airport | 136,099 | 40,227 | -95,872 |
| Felixstowe | 5,844 | 138,995 | +133,151 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,955 | 69,032 | +7,077 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29052990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other acyclic alcohols not listed