Import/export HS code 290549: Various polyhydric alcohols
Includes all other polyhydric 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,065,244 |
| Finland | 6,289,518 |
| Ireland | 5,078,628 |
| Germany | 3,045,274 |
| Czechia | 1,211,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,113,943 | 3,951,301 | -1,162,642 |
| Finland | 3,644,025 | 2,645,493 | -998,532 |
| Ireland | 2,796,352 | 2,282,276 | -514,076 |
| Germany | 1,225,275 | 1,819,999 | +594,724 |
| Czechia | 671,244 | 539,767 | -131,477 |
| United States | 679,501 | 193,176 | -486,325 |
| France | 262,973 | 209,488 | -53,485 |
| Poland | 238,073 | 174,132 | -63,941 |
| Belgium | 329,742 | 79,701 | -250,041 |
| Netherlands | 265,331 | 141,960 | -123,371 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,994,480 |
| Finland | 6,325,563 |
| Ireland | 4,825,757 |
| France | 1,899,403 |
| United States | 939,763 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,966,897 | 5,027,583 | -1,939,314 |
| Finland | 3,668,322 | 2,657,241 | -1,011,081 |
| Ireland | 2,548,208 | 2,277,549 | -270,659 |
| France | 555,985 | 1,343,418 | +787,433 |
| United States | 746,587 | 193,176 | -553,411 |
| Germany | 311,328 | 469,202 | +157,874 |
| Italy | 34,749 | 229,629 | +194,880 |
| Australia | 145,905 | 29,592 | -116,313 |
| Belgium | 39,157 | 0 | -39,157 |
| Spain | 7,682 | 29,715 | +22,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,290,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,676,924 |
| Other | 683,232 |
| Air transport | 213,603 |
| Road transport | 176,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,434,845 | 6,855,623 | -1,579,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,383,977 | 5,292,947 | -1,091,030 |
| Other | 446,664 | 236,568 | -210,096 |
| Air transport | 142,939 | 70,664 | -72,275 |
| Road transport | 128,468 | 48,220 | -80,248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,839,252 |
| Holyhead | 4,493,716 |
| Dover | 4,022,266 |
| Southampton | 3,660,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,692,118 |
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 | 4,783,984 | 5,055,268 | +271,284 |
| Holyhead | 2,216,167 | 2,277,549 | +61,382 |
| Dover | 1,587,306 | 2,434,960 | +847,654 |
| Southampton | 3,322,545 | 338,267 | -2,984,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 852,179 | 839,939 | -12,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 652,099 | 139,121 | -512,978 |
| 000 | 446,664 | 236,568 | -210,096 |
| London | 0 | 532,873 | +532,873 |
| Eurotunnel | 137,684 | 193,295 | +55,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,198 | 102,698 | -97,500 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CARGILL PLC | 67 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 58 |
| MERISANT UK LIMITED | 54 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| CULTECH LTD | 43 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 36 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 29 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 28 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 27 |
| MIBELLE LTD | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 455,025 |
| South Korea | 358,228 |
| Germany | 126,559 |
| Ireland | 118,512 |
| Italy | 82,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 26,625 | 428,400 | +401,775 |
| South Korea | 151,308 | 206,920 | +55,612 |
| Germany | 103,599 | 22,960 | -80,639 |
| Ireland | 83,261 | 35,251 | -48,010 |
| Italy | 77,654 | 4,400 | -73,254 |
| Czechia | 59,889 | 17,623 | -42,266 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,225 | 47,854 | +40,629 |
| France | 23,062 | 26,299 | +3,237 |
| Australia | 21,600 | 17,550 | -4,050 |
| China | 17,022 | 19,587 | +2,565 |
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) | 1,058,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,724 |
| Air transport | 224,633 |
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) | 444,768 | 613,466 | +168,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,954 | 221,770 | +37,816 |
| Air transport | 126,813 | 97,820 | -28,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 834,186 |
| Southampton | 369,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,281 |
| Holyhead | 99,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,761 |
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 | 290,807 | 543,379 | +252,572 |
| Southampton | 161,831 | 207,615 | +45,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,342 | 50,939 | -17,403 |
| Holyhead | 66,351 | 32,707 | -33,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,181 | 4,580 | -51,601 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,101 | 21,950 | -7,151 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,781 | 13,778 | -8,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,823 | 25,078 | +15,255 |
| Dover | 15,625 | 7,423 | -8,202 |
| Harwich | 11,484 | 6,621 | -4,863 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290549
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other polyhydric alcohols not listed