Import/export HS code 290621: Benzyl alcohol
A clear liquid used in perfumes, medicines, and as a solvent
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,745,490 |
| Germany | 4,180,018 |
| Netherlands | 2,653,892 |
| India | 1,607,887 |
| Belgium | 751,341 |
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 | 2,860,165 | 1,885,325 | -974,840 |
| Germany | 2,659,662 | 1,520,356 | -1,139,306 |
| Netherlands | 1,697,458 | 956,434 | -741,024 |
| India | 1,337,685 | 270,202 | -1,067,483 |
| Belgium | 295,958 | 455,383 | +159,425 |
| France | 187,195 | 73,641 | -113,554 |
| United States | 107,219 | 80,772 | -26,447 |
| Spain | 119,062 | 53,674 | -65,388 |
| Ireland | 91,923 | 61,017 | -30,906 |
| Switzerland | 9,088 | 19,037 | +9,949 |
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 | 6,179,025 |
| Germany | 4,467,895 |
| India | 1,758,643 |
| Belgium | 1,060,816 |
| Netherlands | 820,100 |
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 | 3,590,169 | 2,588,856 | -1,001,313 |
| Germany | 3,007,569 | 1,460,326 | -1,547,243 |
| India | 1,410,947 | 347,696 | -1,063,251 |
| Belgium | 360,837 | 699,979 | +339,142 |
| Netherlands | 732,485 | 87,615 | -644,870 |
| United States | 98,307 | 47,326 | -50,981 |
| France | 70,218 | 68,801 | -1,417 |
| Ireland | 6,114 | 9,037 | +2,923 |
| Spain | 8,596 | 6,312 | -2,284 |
| Italy | 4,551 | 4,611 | +60 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,885,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,168,031 |
| Air transport | 545,974 |
| Other | 187,367 |
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) | 6,135,743 | 3,749,455 | -2,386,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,704,394 | 1,463,637 | -1,240,757 |
| Air transport | 440,002 | 105,972 | -334,030 |
| Other | 109,670 | 77,697 | -31,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,052,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,158,492 |
| Hull | 1,693,389 |
| Harwich | 673,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 618,307 |
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 | 3,093,868 | 1,958,475 | -1,135,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,255,504 | 1,902,988 | -352,516 |
| Hull | 1,252,238 | 441,151 | -811,087 |
| Harwich | 449,789 | 223,644 | -226,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 618,307 | 0 | -618,307 |
| London | 272,473 | 192,648 | -79,825 |
| Southampton | 197,156 | 122,237 | -74,919 |
| 499 | 302,978 | 0 | -302,978 |
| Killingholme | 261,648 | 0 | -261,648 |
| Dover | 115,480 | 109,630 | -5,850 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 69 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 66 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 63 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 57 |
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 38 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 34 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 33 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 423,445 |
| France | 407,927 |
| Italy | 398,796 |
| Indonesia | 253,890 |
| Portugal | 133,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 222,413 | 201,032 | -21,381 |
| France | 251,314 | 156,613 | -94,701 |
| Italy | 269,951 | 128,845 | -141,106 |
| Indonesia | 186,086 | 67,804 | -118,282 |
| Portugal | 71,216 | 62,729 | -8,487 |
| Spain | 58,516 | 59,164 | +648 |
| Hungary | 67,556 | 41,051 | -26,505 |
| Turkey | 64,166 | 18,179 | -45,987 |
| Ireland | 42,123 | 40,131 | -1,992 |
| Austria | 22,244 | 22,244 | +0 |
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 | 46,373 |
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 | 22,615 | 23,758 | +1,143 |
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) | 1,770,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,872 |
| Air transport | 73,244 |
| Other | 46,373 |
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) | 1,040,327 | 729,824 | -310,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,451 | 105,421 | -105,030 |
| Air transport | 63,436 | 9,808 | -53,628 |
| Other | 22,615 | 23,758 | +1,143 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,600,290 |
| Southampton | 251,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,682 |
| Harwich | 56,287 |
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 | 920,163 | 680,127 | -240,036 |
| Southampton | 172,739 | 78,571 | -94,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,729 | 8,001 | -52,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,832 | 26,850 | -8,982 |
| Harwich | 29,912 | 26,375 | -3,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,707 | 8,756 | -30,951 |
| 000 | 22,615 | 23,758 | +1,143 |
| Dover | 31,890 | 0 | -31,890 |
| Heysham | 14,248 | 3,173 | -11,075 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 9,353 | +9,353 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A clear liquid used in perfumes, medicines, and as a solvent