Import/export HS code 290629: Various aromatic alcohols
Other alcohols with a benzene ring, used in various industries
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 | 15,761,941 |
| India | 946,666 |
| Netherlands | 805,808 |
| Spain | 706,568 |
| Germany | 695,443 |
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 | 7,398,935 | 8,363,006 | +964,071 |
| India | 522,051 | 424,615 | -97,436 |
| Netherlands | 314,113 | 491,695 | +177,582 |
| Spain | 198,864 | 507,704 | +308,840 |
| Germany | 161,478 | 533,965 | +372,487 |
| Switzerland | 410,995 | 102,420 | -308,575 |
| France | 154,877 | 29,810 | -125,067 |
| United States | 67,691 | 32,407 | -35,284 |
| Italy | 7,269 | 10,352 | +3,083 |
| Czechia | 4,850 | 10,865 | +6,015 |
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 | 16,305,443 |
| India | 1,026,475 |
| Spain | 784,231 |
| Germany | 655,616 |
| Switzerland | 416,589 |
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 | 7,738,357 | 8,567,086 | +828,729 |
| India | 576,171 | 450,304 | -125,867 |
| Spain | 95,808 | 688,423 | +592,615 |
| Germany | 131,051 | 524,565 | +393,514 |
| Switzerland | 336,989 | 79,600 | -257,389 |
| United States | 163,039 | 175,384 | +12,345 |
| Netherlands | 200,137 | 0 | -200,137 |
| Czechia | 4,850 | 19,351 | +14,501 |
| France | 2,692 | 5,835 | +3,143 |
| Japan | 4,712 | 0 | -4,712 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 16,596,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,016,880 |
| Air transport | 1,138,699 |
| Other | 26,708 |
| Road transport | 5,770 |
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) | 8,015,547 | 8,581,065 | +565,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 590,475 | 1,426,405 | +835,930 |
| Air transport | 634,172 | 504,527 | -129,645 |
| Other | 20,529 | 6,179 | -14,350 |
| Road transport | 5,770 | 0 | -5,770 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,395,033 |
| Felixstowe | 2,532,785 |
| ZLC | 1,235,107 |
| Dover | 1,172,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,106,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,504,601 | 5,890,432 | +385,831 |
| Felixstowe | 1,718,798 | 813,987 | -904,811 |
| ZLC | 33,949 | 1,201,158 | +1,167,209 |
| Dover | 401,414 | 770,621 | +369,207 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,563 | 504,504 | -97,059 |
| Harwich | 6,069 | 428,110 | +422,041 |
| London Stansted Airport | 351,268 | 53,890 | -297,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,484 | 184,162 | +93,678 |
| Thamesport | 113,961 | 150,930 | +36,969 |
| 499 | 12,970 | 186,072 | +173,102 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 116 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 69 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 59 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 50 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 42 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,414,011 |
| Netherlands | 1,152,802 |
| China | 301,332 |
| Switzerland | 115,112 |
| Germany | 76,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 459,200 | 954,811 | +495,611 |
| Netherlands | 1,117,547 | 35,255 | -1,082,292 |
| China | 249,882 | 51,450 | -198,432 |
| Switzerland | 104,153 | 10,959 | -93,194 |
| Germany | 68,031 | 8,911 | -59,120 |
| France | 29,883 | 29,912 | +29 |
| United States | 9,771 | 33,278 | +23,507 |
| Turkey | 29,527 | 7,949 | -21,578 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,810 | 16,195 | -4,615 |
| Nigeria | 23,473 | 3,419 | -20,054 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,835,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,474,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 773,608 | 1,061,942 | +288,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,366,021 | 108,155 | -1,257,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,010 | 44,964 | -35,046 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,720,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,363,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 698,623 | 1,022,208 | +323,585 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,265,979 | 97,053 | -1,168,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,042 | 8,874 | -91,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,655 | 36,675 | -7,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,906 | 11,073 | -21,833 |
| Southampton | 28,095 | 8,289 | -19,806 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,774 | 12,540 | -1,234 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,223 | 3,017 | -18,206 |
| ZLC | 4,258 | 13,104 | +8,846 |
| Felixstowe | 7,260 | 0 | -7,260 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290629
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other alcohols with a benzene ring, used in various industries