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.
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* 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 | 4,541,771 |
| Israel | 3,400,540 |
| France | 2,036,744 |
| China | 2,002,415 |
| Spain | 745,516 |
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 | 3,608,259 | 933,512 | -2,674,747 |
| Israel | 854,952 | 2,545,588 | +1,690,636 |
| France | 1,984,363 | 52,381 | -1,931,982 |
| China | 1,464,328 | 538,087 | -926,241 |
| Spain | 741,661 | 3,855 | -737,806 |
| Netherlands | 80,757 | 140,325 | +59,568 |
| Belgium | 22,768 | 148,156 | +125,388 |
| United States | 53,479 | 95,637 | +42,158 |
| Switzerland | 63,553 | 34,473 | -29,080 |
| Japan | 75,515 | 17,629 | -57,886 |
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 | 5,599,982 |
| Israel | 3,400,540 |
| China | 3,331,016 |
| United Kingdom | 297,663 |
| Japan | 203,415 |
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 | 5,242,317 | 357,665 | -4,884,652 |
| Israel | 854,952 | 2,545,588 | +1,690,636 |
| China | 2,339,428 | 991,588 | -1,347,840 |
| United Kingdom | 43,902 | 253,761 | +209,859 |
| Japan | 129,255 | 74,160 | -55,095 |
| Netherlands | 26,974 | 154,833 | +127,859 |
| France | 123,761 | 44,411 | -79,350 |
| Switzerland | 79,974 | 59,325 | -20,649 |
| India | 88,453 | 21,190 | -67,263 |
| United States | 25,160 | 50,179 | +25,019 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 7,279,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,555,739 |
| Air transport | 631,934 |
| Other | 246,055 |
| 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) | 6,344,207 | 935,519 | -5,408,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,367,812 | 3,187,927 | +820,115 |
| Air transport | 245,910 | 386,024 | +140,114 |
| Other | 141,101 | 104,954 | -36,147 |
| 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 | 3,965,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,048,838 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,951,612 |
| Felixstowe | 1,905,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,514,590 |
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 | 3,544,033 | 421,093 | -3,122,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,746,450 | 302,388 | -1,444,062 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,951,612 | +1,951,612 |
| Felixstowe | 1,417,023 | 488,784 | -928,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 893,191 | 621,399 | -271,792 |
| London | 802,012 | 163,295 | -638,717 |
| 000 | 141,101 | 104,954 | -36,147 |
| Southampton | 228,814 | 0 | -228,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,262 | 174,049 | +151,787 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,202 | 100,684 | +13,482 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 664,047 |
| Japan | 405,464 |
| France | 376,765 |
| United States | 318,815 |
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 | 253,301 | 410,746 | +157,445 |
| Japan | 214,700 | 190,764 | -23,936 |
| France | 30,853 | 345,912 | +315,059 |
| United States | 94,593 | 224,222 | +129,629 |
| Belgium | 111,435 | 33,902 | -77,533 |
| Australia | 105,756 | 2,316 | -103,440 |
| Netherlands | 71,558 | 16,357 | -55,201 |
| Italy | 52,464 | 26,209 | -26,255 |
| 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) | 5,654,206 |
| Air transport | 1,305,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 230,409 |
| 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) | 4,917,867 | 736,339 | -4,181,528 |
| Air transport | 682,237 | 622,979 | -59,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,120 | 62,289 | -105,831 |
| 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 | 5,608,986 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 437,015 |
| Manchester Airport | 382,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 202,467 |
| East Midlands Airport | 167,018 |
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 | 4,889,074 | 719,912 | -4,169,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,047 | 239,968 | +42,921 |
| Manchester Airport | 197,499 | 185,159 | -12,340 |
| London Stansted Airport | 148,570 | 53,897 | -94,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,010 | 56,008 | -55,002 |
| ZLC | 22,300 | 85,552 | +63,252 |
| Felixstowe | 103,356 | 0 | -103,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,571 | 57,700 | +28,129 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 23,781 | 16,679 | -7,102 |
| 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