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 | 19,107,391 |
| Netherlands | 974,289 |
| Spain | 956,127 |
| India | 933,858 |
| Germany | 824,176 |
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 | 5,953,573 | 13,153,818 | +7,200,245 |
| Netherlands | 322,224 | 652,065 | +329,841 |
| Spain | 194,460 | 761,667 | +567,207 |
| India | 539,184 | 394,674 | -144,510 |
| Germany | 133,683 | 690,493 | +556,810 |
| Switzerland | 431,859 | 190,312 | -241,547 |
| France | 77,601 | 81,312 | +3,711 |
| United States | 54,223 | 37,690 | -16,533 |
| Czechia | 9,872 | 10,513 | +641 |
| Poland | 0 | 18,563 | +18,563 |
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 | 19,830,775 |
| Spain | 1,008,792 |
| India | 962,484 |
| Germany | 663,443 |
| United States | 492,131 |
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 | 6,227,382 | 13,603,393 | +7,376,011 |
| Spain | 94,705 | 914,087 | +819,382 |
| India | 549,830 | 412,654 | -137,176 |
| Germany | 111,961 | 551,482 | +439,521 |
| United States | 163,686 | 328,445 | +164,759 |
| Switzerland | 362,517 | 126,655 | -235,862 |
| Netherlands | 200,137 | 0 | -200,137 |
| Czechia | 9,872 | 35,970 | +26,098 |
| Belgium | 0 | 29,350 | +29,350 |
| Poland | 0 | 18,563 | +18,563 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,043,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,437,460 |
| Air transport | 1,273,445 |
| Other | 20,128 |
| 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) | 6,461,879 | 13,582,079 | +7,120,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 547,628 | 1,889,832 | +1,342,204 |
| Air transport | 704,433 | 569,012 | -135,421 |
| Other | 18,352 | 1,776 | -16,576 |
| 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 | 14,613,614 |
| Felixstowe | 2,670,500 |
| Dover | 1,485,235 |
| ZLC | 1,230,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,109,203 |
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 | 4,095,494 | 10,518,120 | +6,422,626 |
| Felixstowe | 1,645,607 | 1,024,893 | -620,714 |
| Dover | 383,473 | 1,101,762 | +718,289 |
| ZLC | 35,621 | 1,194,805 | +1,159,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,563 | 507,640 | -93,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 366,563 | 124,924 | -241,639 |
| Harwich | 6,069 | 428,110 | +422,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,775 | 190,893 | +110,118 |
| Thamesport | 82,195 | 178,726 | +96,531 |
| 499 | 62,961 | 142,240 | +79,279 |
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
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 121 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 71 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 70 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 63 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 52 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 51 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 45 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 40 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,372,011 |
| Netherlands | 1,173,161 |
| China | 297,028 |
| Switzerland | 121,220 |
| France | 86,854 |
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 | 932,858 | 1,439,153 | +506,295 |
| Netherlands | 1,131,094 | 42,067 | -1,089,027 |
| China | 244,104 | 52,924 | -191,180 |
| Switzerland | 105,872 | 15,348 | -90,524 |
| France | 34,664 | 52,190 | +17,526 |
| Germany | 64,984 | 21,327 | -43,657 |
| United States | 17,533 | 65,283 | +47,750 |
| Turkey | 35,248 | 3,566 | -31,682 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,665 | 9,566 | -11,099 |
| India | 1,464 | 27,883 | +26,419 |
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 | 2,861,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,538,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,268 |
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 | 1,241,791 | 1,619,615 | +377,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,395,034 | 143,427 | -1,251,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,051 | 35,217 | -40,834 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,741,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,406,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,484 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,026 |
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 | 1,171,597 | 1,570,115 | +398,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,289,397 | 117,561 | -1,171,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,637 | 6,692 | -98,945 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,147 | 28,337 | -14,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,417 | 27,609 | +192 |
| Southampton | 27,800 | 6,880 | -20,920 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,457 | 10,903 | -2,554 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,210 | 1,241 | -18,969 |
| ZLC | 9,110 | 9,747 | +637 |
| Harwich | 0 | 16,946 | +16,946 |
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