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 |
| France | 5,736,270 |
| United States | 5,021,397 |
| 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 |
| France | 5,733,322 | 2,948 | -5,730,374 |
| United States | 2,875,892 | 2,145,505 | -730,387 |
| Finland | 0 | 3,959,396 | +3,959,396 |
| Canada | 2,596,109 | 1,135,618 | -1,460,491 |
| China | 837,485 | 2,038,592 | +1,201,107 |
| Germany | 705,021 | 575,962 | -129,059 |
| Netherlands | 662,059 | 216,495 | -445,564 |
| India | 308,627 | 259,282 | -49,345 |
| Colombia | 345,593 | 1,918 | -343,675 |
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 | 19,728,284 |
| United States | 4,833,185 |
| United Kingdom | 3,926,799 |
| Canada | 3,734,896 |
| China | 3,446,958 |
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 | 6,711,715 | 13,016,569 | +6,304,854 |
| United States | 2,917,010 | 1,916,175 | -1,000,835 |
| United Kingdom | 267,982 | 3,658,817 | +3,390,835 |
| Canada | 2,599,278 | 1,135,618 | -1,463,660 |
| China | 1,044,581 | 2,402,377 | +1,357,796 |
| Germany | 589,679 | 540,625 | -49,054 |
| India | 613,309 | 405,025 | -208,284 |
| Colombia | 345,593 | 1,918 | -343,675 |
| Finland | 0 | 307,796 | +307,796 |
| Spain | 100,537 | 132,879 | +32,342 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,860,575 |
| Air transport | 11,767,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,495,606 |
| Other | 60,532 |
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) | 8,117,693 | 17,742,882 | +9,625,189 |
| Air transport | 6,561,289 | 5,206,543 | -1,354,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 716,790 | 778,816 | +62,026 |
| Other | 60,532 | 0 | -60,532 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 13,525,641 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,628,510 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,957,150 |
| Dover | 5,689,906 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,353,570 |
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 | 298,265 | 13,227,376 | +12,929,111 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,061,346 | 3,567,164 | -494,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,950,449 | 6,701 | -5,943,748 |
| Dover | 1,380,882 | 4,309,024 | +2,928,142 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,154,665 | 1,198,905 | +44,240 |
| London Stansted Airport | 760,267 | 100,836 | -659,431 |
| Southampton | 302,072 | 443,470 | +141,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 537,472 | 203,360 | -334,112 |
| Felixstowe | 396,065 | 247,441 | -148,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 245,012 | 77,854 | -167,158 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
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 | 50 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 40 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 39 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 30 |
| MILE HIGH LABS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 29 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 28 |
| LGC LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 9,454,197 |
| Finland | 4,332,044 |
| Spain | 2,880,127 |
| Ireland | 1,633,603 |
| Italy | 869,236 |
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 | 3,416,466 | 6,037,731 | +2,621,265 |
| Finland | 0 | 4,332,044 | +4,332,044 |
| Spain | 2,154,582 | 725,545 | -1,429,037 |
| Ireland | 1,468,310 | 165,293 | -1,303,017 |
| Italy | 160,695 | 708,541 | +547,846 |
| Netherlands | 429,712 | 159,878 | -269,834 |
| France | 209,745 | 190,191 | -19,554 |
| Germany | 216,804 | 138,454 | -78,350 |
| Greece | 153,445 | 116,127 | -37,318 |
| Austria | 117,771 | 69,149 | -48,622 |
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 | 1,072,857 |
| XI | 5,930 |
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 | 720,952 | 351,905 | -369,047 |
| XI | 4,898 | 1,032 | -3,866 |
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) | 10,565,458 |
| Air transport | 10,360,632 |
| Other | 1,078,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,835 |
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) | 4,276,858 | 6,288,600 | +2,011,742 |
| Air transport | 4,006,796 | 6,353,836 | +2,347,040 |
| Other | 725,850 | 352,937 | -372,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,683 | 79,152 | -61,531 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,438,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,538,349 |
| Holyhead | 1,513,459 |
| 000 | 1,078,787 |
| Manchester Airport | 513,416 |
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 | 3,283,629 | 6,155,209 | +2,871,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,619,199 | 5,919,150 | +3,299,951 |
| Holyhead | 1,445,861 | 67,598 | -1,378,263 |
| 000 | 725,850 | 352,937 | -372,913 |
| Manchester Airport | 511,549 | 1,867 | -509,682 |
| Dover | 144,542 | 221,796 | +77,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,592 | 52,870 | -80,722 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,513 | 106,222 | +40,709 |
| London Stansted Airport | 102,743 | 66,672 | -36,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,582 | 74,006 | +19,424 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other phenol-alcohol chemicals not listed elsewhere