Import/export HS code 29055998: Various unspecified alcohols
Includes all other 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,753,790 |
| Israel | 3,703,424 |
| China | 2,313,801 |
| France | 1,253,027 |
| Spain | 746,471 |
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 | 3,927,483 | 826,307 | -3,101,176 |
| Israel | 1,294,954 | 2,408,470 | +1,113,516 |
| China | 1,662,725 | 651,076 | -1,011,649 |
| France | 1,200,646 | 52,381 | -1,148,265 |
| Spain | 743,621 | 2,850 | -740,771 |
| Netherlands | 62,157 | 146,933 | +84,776 |
| Belgium | 36,175 | 165,717 | +129,542 |
| United States | 49,659 | 119,082 | +69,423 |
| Switzerland | 63,850 | 25,120 | -38,730 |
| Japan | 36,661 | 41,092 | +4,431 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,841,668 |
| China | 3,776,276 |
| Israel | 3,703,424 |
| United Kingdom | 319,227 |
| Japan | 200,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,719,719 | 121,949 | -4,597,770 |
| China | 2,567,691 | 1,208,585 | -1,359,106 |
| Israel | 1,294,954 | 2,408,470 | +1,113,516 |
| United Kingdom | 90,251 | 228,976 | +138,725 |
| Japan | 79,239 | 121,398 | +42,159 |
| Netherlands | 25,894 | 154,833 | +128,939 |
| India | 84,610 | 91,218 | +6,608 |
| France | 123,761 | 44,411 | -79,350 |
| Switzerland | 68,191 | 43,474 | -24,717 |
| United States | 26,861 | 50,216 | +23,355 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 6,622,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,148,549 |
| Air transport | 749,750 |
| Other | 237,862 |
| Road transport | 9,912 |
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) | 5,813,754 | 808,384 | -5,005,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,975,676 | 3,172,873 | +197,197 |
| Air transport | 283,412 | 466,338 | +182,926 |
| Other | 159,379 | 78,483 | -80,896 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,912 | +9,912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,201,761 |
| Felixstowe | 2,192,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,084,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,951,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,817,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,020,487 | 181,274 | -2,839,213 |
| Felixstowe | 1,604,622 | 587,938 | -1,016,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,733,314 | 350,877 | -1,382,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,951,612 | +1,951,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,362,473 | 455,001 | -907,472 |
| London | 814,258 | 198,179 | -616,079 |
| London Stansted Airport | 86,769 | 182,013 | +95,244 |
| 000 | 159,379 | 78,483 | -80,896 |
| Southampton | 190,998 | 16,577 | -174,421 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,938 | 126,410 | +66,472 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,605,063 |
| Germany | 781,562 |
| Japan | 423,160 |
| France | 388,701 |
| United States | 327,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,605,063 | 0 | -4,605,063 |
| Germany | 311,989 | 469,573 | +157,584 |
| Japan | 219,245 | 203,915 | -15,330 |
| France | 31,609 | 357,092 | +325,483 |
| United States | 125,582 | 201,488 | +75,906 |
| Belgium | 114,078 | 55,112 | -58,966 |
| Australia | 105,756 | 2,316 | -103,440 |
| Netherlands | 74,198 | 18,465 | -55,733 |
| Italy | 53,566 | 26,469 | -27,097 |
| Brazil | 0 | 67,179 | +67,179 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,356 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,675 | 681 | -994 |
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) | 5,742,629 |
| Air transport | 1,408,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,392 |
| Other | 2,356 |
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) | 5,001,866 | 740,763 | -4,261,103 |
| Air transport | 691,953 | 716,466 | +24,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,479 | 25,913 | -181,566 |
| Other | 1,675 | 681 | -994 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,699,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 445,186 |
| Manchester Airport | 366,042 |
| London Stansted Airport | 211,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,328 |
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 | 4,971,506 | 727,953 | -4,243,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,387 | 249,799 | +54,412 |
| Manchester Airport | 229,945 | 136,097 | -93,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 131,417 | 79,940 | -51,477 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,517 | 77,811 | -34,706 |
| ZLC | 18,078 | 171,752 | +153,674 |
| Felixstowe | 103,356 | 0 | -103,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,737 | 31,279 | -27,458 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 37,484 | 1,198 | -36,286 |
| 499 | 22,003 | 0 | -22,003 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29055998
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other alcohols not listed