Import/export HS code 290729: Various phenol-alcohols
Other phenol-alcohol chemicals not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 14,057,299 |
| Netherlands | 8,736,798 |
| United States | 4,847,455 |
| Finland | 3,959,396 |
| Canada | 2,954,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,035,043 | 13,022,256 | +11,987,213 |
| Netherlands | 617,237 | 8,119,561 | +7,502,324 |
| United States | 3,008,534 | 1,838,921 | -1,169,613 |
| Finland | 190,757 | 3,768,639 | +3,577,882 |
| Canada | 1,819,119 | 1,135,618 | -683,501 |
| China | 890,095 | 2,025,089 | +1,134,994 |
| Germany | 660,027 | 791,792 | +131,765 |
| India | 369,138 | 143,905 | -225,233 |
| Colombia | 340,596 | 0 | -340,596 |
| Spain | 161,824 | 30,406 | -131,418 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,955,892 |
| United States | 4,649,191 |
| United Kingdom | 3,926,799 |
| China | 3,674,206 |
| Canada | 2,957,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,035,043 | 20,920,849 | +19,885,806 |
| United States | 3,039,600 | 1,609,591 | -1,430,009 |
| United Kingdom | 458,739 | 3,468,060 | +3,009,321 |
| China | 1,091,625 | 2,582,581 | +1,490,956 |
| Canada | 1,822,288 | 1,135,618 | -686,670 |
| Germany | 536,150 | 555,842 | +19,692 |
| India | 660,655 | 280,593 | -380,062 |
| Colombia | 340,596 | 0 | -340,596 |
| Finland | 0 | 307,796 | +307,796 |
| Spain | 160,863 | 30,406 | -130,457 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 28,190,242 |
| Air transport | 10,854,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,406,874 |
| Other | 54,074 |
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) | 2,541,065 | 25,649,177 | +23,108,112 |
| Air transport | 5,985,677 | 4,868,725 | -1,116,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 814,702 | 592,172 | -222,530 |
| Other | 54,074 | 0 | -54,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 17,450,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,877,960 |
| Dover | 5,663,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,230,028 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,255,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 284,998 | 17,165,623 | +16,880,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,295,720 | 3,582,240 | +286,520 |
| Dover | 1,517,721 | 4,145,486 | +2,627,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,187 | 3,958,841 | +3,687,654 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,322,812 | 932,257 | -390,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 715,586 | 104,027 | -611,559 |
| Southampton | 350,534 | 372,352 | +21,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 577,772 | 129,503 | -448,269 |
| Felixstowe | 377,159 | 181,198 | -195,961 |
| Harwich | 112,989 | 240,187 | +127,198 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OQEMA LIMITED | 65 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 40 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 39 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 30 |
| MILE HIGH LABS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 29 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 28 |
| TING TRADING LTD | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 8,410,052 |
| Finland | 6,687,054 |
| Spain | 2,553,640 |
| Ireland | 1,632,816 |
| Italy | 841,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,866,324 | 5,543,728 | +2,677,404 |
| Finland | 0 | 6,687,054 | +6,687,054 |
| Spain | 1,893,773 | 659,867 | -1,233,906 |
| Ireland | 1,477,836 | 154,980 | -1,322,856 |
| Italy | 149,993 | 691,861 | +541,868 |
| Netherlands | 449,039 | 142,269 | -306,770 |
| France | 196,923 | 187,737 | -9,186 |
| Germany | 228,931 | 133,674 | -95,257 |
| Austria | 91,387 | 91,797 | +410 |
| Greece | 50,638 | 128,590 | +77,952 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 854,663 |
| XI | 2,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 570,655 | 284,008 | -286,647 |
| XI | 1,165 | 1,032 | -133 |
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) | 12,562,839 |
| Air transport | 9,313,970 |
| Other | 856,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,860 |
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) | 3,993,384 | 8,569,455 | +4,576,071 |
| Air transport | 3,455,465 | 5,858,505 | +2,403,040 |
| Other | 571,820 | 285,040 | -286,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,684 | 97,176 | -31,508 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,547,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,365,113 |
| Holyhead | 1,523,860 |
| 000 | 856,860 |
| Manchester Airport | 515,599 |
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 | 2,280,070 | 8,267,305 | +5,987,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,723,637 | 5,641,476 | +2,917,839 |
| Holyhead | 1,466,575 | 57,285 | -1,409,290 |
| 000 | 571,820 | 285,040 | -286,780 |
| Manchester Airport | 511,549 | 4,050 | -507,499 |
| Dover | 184,369 | 166,329 | -18,040 |
| London Stansted Airport | 108,830 | 85,459 | -23,371 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,519 | 101,716 | +33,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,543 | 43,011 | -77,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,102 | 101,419 | +45,317 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other phenol-alcohol chemicals not listed elsewhere