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 | 4,809,557 |
| Germany | 4,223,476 |
| Netherlands | 2,693,214 |
| India | 1,332,724 |
| Belgium | 824,918 |
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 | 2,533,028 | 2,276,529 | -256,499 |
| Germany | 2,616,615 | 1,606,861 | -1,009,754 |
| Netherlands | 1,753,475 | 939,739 | -813,736 |
| India | 1,024,171 | 308,553 | -715,618 |
| Belgium | 351,884 | 473,034 | +121,150 |
| France | 79,627 | 164,538 | +84,911 |
| United States | 132,350 | 78,412 | -53,938 |
| Ireland | 94,682 | 83,320 | -11,362 |
| Spain | 126,927 | 46,193 | -80,734 |
| Switzerland | 11,672 | 30,697 | +19,025 |
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 | 6,384,436 |
| Germany | 4,426,924 |
| India | 1,460,719 |
| Belgium | 1,156,544 |
| Netherlands | 752,012 |
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 | 3,375,501 | 3,008,935 | -366,566 |
| Germany | 2,828,781 | 1,598,143 | -1,230,638 |
| India | 1,099,443 | 361,276 | -738,167 |
| Belgium | 464,162 | 692,382 | +228,220 |
| Netherlands | 659,273 | 92,739 | -566,534 |
| United States | 112,691 | 65,395 | -47,296 |
| France | 75,151 | 99,662 | +24,511 |
| Ireland | 6,114 | 14,541 | +8,427 |
| Italy | 8,207 | 7,356 | -851 |
| Spain | 8,596 | 6,312 | -2,284 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| 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 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +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) | 9,944,333 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,277,381 |
| Air transport | 356,710 |
| Other | 207,516 |
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) | 5,855,740 | 4,088,593 | -1,767,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,514,238 | 1,763,143 | -751,095 |
| Air transport | 257,051 | 99,659 | -157,392 |
| Other | 124,196 | 83,320 | -40,876 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,092,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,077,142 |
| Hull | 1,707,375 |
| Harwich | 695,305 |
| 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 | 2,764,408 | 2,327,944 | -436,464 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,109,544 | 1,967,598 | -141,946 |
| Hull | 1,229,365 | 478,010 | -751,355 |
| Harwich | 465,253 | 230,052 | -235,201 |
| Liverpool Docks | 618,307 | 0 | -618,307 |
| London | 314,471 | 212,672 | -101,799 |
| Dover | 124,328 | 159,681 | +35,353 |
| Southampton | 128,880 | 152,862 | +23,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,241 | 177,926 | +80,685 |
| Killingholme | 261,648 | 0 | -261,648 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 70 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 69 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 67 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 60 |
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 41 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 35 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 528,931 |
| France | 479,732 |
| Italy | 435,794 |
| Indonesia | 266,341 |
| Portugal | 147,837 |
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 | 246,754 | 282,177 | +35,423 |
| France | 249,003 | 230,729 | -18,274 |
| Italy | 234,999 | 200,795 | -34,204 |
| Indonesia | 195,341 | 71,000 | -124,341 |
| Portugal | 62,460 | 85,377 | +22,917 |
| Spain | 56,895 | 73,931 | +17,036 |
| Hungary | 54,531 | 53,953 | -578 |
| Ireland | 58,866 | 29,912 | -28,954 |
| Turkey | 50,825 | 24,914 | -25,911 |
| Ghana | 13,283 | 12,820 | -463 |
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 | 58,414 |
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 | 34,416 | 23,998 | -10,418 |
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) | 2,029,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 319,712 |
| Other | 58,414 |
| Air transport | 45,416 |
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) | 1,004,758 | 1,024,389 | +19,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,371 | 110,341 | -99,030 |
| Other | 34,416 | 23,998 | -10,418 |
| Air transport | 35,345 | 10,071 | -25,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,876,617 |
| Southampton | 263,729 |
| Harwich | 60,990 |
| 000 | 58,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,738 |
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 | 915,015 | 961,602 | +46,587 |
| Southampton | 171,799 | 91,930 | -79,869 |
| Harwich | 29,912 | 31,078 | +1,166 |
| 000 | 34,416 | 23,998 | -10,418 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,572 | 16,166 | -21,406 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,161 | 21,518 | +1,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,831 | 10,071 | -20,760 |
| Dover | 16,000 | 4,277 | -11,723 |
| Heysham | 9,899 | 3,767 | -6,132 |
| Holyhead | 8,160 | 1,193 | -6,967 |
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