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 | 8,766,198 |
| United States | 5,041,576 |
| Finland | 3,959,396 |
| Canada | 3,731,727 |
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 | 628,299 | 8,137,899 | +7,509,600 |
| United States | 2,892,704 | 2,148,872 | -743,832 |
| Finland | 0 | 3,959,396 | +3,959,396 |
| Canada | 2,596,109 | 1,135,618 | -1,460,491 |
| China | 955,635 | 2,070,810 | +1,115,175 |
| Germany | 701,706 | 810,073 | +108,367 |
| India | 433,811 | 143,905 | -289,906 |
| Colombia | 347,511 | 0 | -347,511 |
| Spain | 175,574 | 37,707 | -137,867 |
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 | 4,846,803 |
| United Kingdom | 3,926,799 |
| China | 3,789,362 |
| Canada | 3,734,896 |
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 | 2,927,261 | 1,919,542 | -1,007,719 |
| United Kingdom | 267,982 | 3,658,817 | +3,390,835 |
| China | 1,161,060 | 2,628,302 | +1,467,242 |
| Canada | 2,599,278 | 1,135,618 | -1,463,660 |
| Germany | 583,240 | 568,678 | -14,562 |
| India | 729,993 | 298,931 | -431,062 |
| Colombia | 347,511 | 0 | -347,511 |
| Finland | 0 | 307,796 | +307,796 |
| Spain | 174,613 | 37,707 | -136,906 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,295,401 |
| Air transport | 11,944,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,491,218 |
| Other | 59,393 |
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) | 2,423,311 | 25,872,090 | +23,448,779 |
| Air transport | 6,725,268 | 5,219,671 | -1,505,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 880,014 | 611,204 | -268,810 |
| Other | 59,393 | 0 | -59,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 17,468,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,803,732 |
| Dover | 5,722,227 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,232,618 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,354,497 |
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 | 285,620 | 17,182,719 | +16,897,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,130,475 | 3,673,257 | -457,218 |
| Dover | 1,380,882 | 4,341,345 | +2,960,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,777 | 3,958,841 | +3,685,064 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,195,101 | 1,159,396 | -35,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 728,629 | 120,759 | -607,870 |
| Southampton | 373,190 | 372,352 | -838 |
| East Midlands Airport | 605,956 | 136,881 | -469,075 |
| Felixstowe | 443,787 | 188,157 | -255,630 |
| Harwich | 119,579 | 240,187 | +120,608 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 | 8,927,795 |
| Finland | 6,687,054 |
| Spain | 2,558,132 |
| Ireland | 1,633,865 |
| Italy | 847,755 |
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 | 3,384,067 | 5,543,728 | +2,159,661 |
| Finland | 0 | 6,687,054 | +6,687,054 |
| Spain | 1,839,822 | 718,310 | -1,121,512 |
| Ireland | 1,468,421 | 165,444 | -1,302,977 |
| Italy | 148,145 | 699,610 | +551,465 |
| Netherlands | 437,613 | 174,406 | -263,207 |
| France | 205,510 | 191,267 | -14,243 |
| Germany | 219,446 | 143,404 | -76,042 |
| Greece | 153,445 | 129,334 | -24,111 |
| Austria | 82,880 | 100,304 | +17,424 |
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 | 991,932 |
| 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 | 653,594 | 338,338 | -315,256 |
| 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) | 12,601,260 |
| Air transport | 9,840,039 |
| Other | 994,129 |
| 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) | 3,933,450 | 8,667,810 | +4,734,360 |
| Air transport | 3,945,021 | 5,895,018 | +1,949,997 |
| Other | 654,759 | 339,370 | -315,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,560 | 118,300 | +10,740 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,581,155 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,882,856 |
| Holyhead | 1,523,860 |
| 000 | 994,129 |
| 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 | 2,283,054 | 8,298,101 | +6,015,047 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,216,055 | 5,666,801 | +2,450,746 |
| Holyhead | 1,456,111 | 67,749 | -1,388,362 |
| 000 | 654,759 | 339,370 | -315,389 |
| Manchester Airport | 511,549 | 4,050 | -507,499 |
| Dover | 133,435 | 221,904 | +88,469 |
| London Stansted Airport | 101,443 | 95,634 | -5,809 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,006 | 102,729 | +33,723 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,469 | 63,085 | -37,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,582 | 102,939 | +48,357 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other phenol-alcohol chemicals not listed elsewhere