Import/export HS code 291212: Acetaldehyde (Ethanal)
A liquid chemical used in making acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors
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* 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 | 1,903,179 |
| Netherlands | 563,034 |
| France | 442,960 |
| India | 342,231 |
| United States | 166,755 |
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 | 1,495,970 | 407,209 | -1,088,761 |
| Netherlands | 318,829 | 244,205 | -74,624 |
| France | 120,968 | 321,992 | +201,024 |
| India | 293,615 | 48,616 | -244,999 |
| United States | 93,447 | 73,308 | -20,139 |
| Germany | 41,366 | 30,971 | -10,395 |
| Slovenia | 5,538 | 1,761 | -3,777 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,434 | +2,434 |
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 | 1,903,179 |
| Germany | 649,754 |
| France | 429,146 |
| India | 343,551 |
| United States | 167,300 |
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 | 1,495,970 | 407,209 | -1,088,761 |
| Germany | 372,144 | 277,610 | -94,534 |
| France | 107,154 | 321,992 | +214,838 |
| India | 294,935 | 48,616 | -246,319 |
| United States | 93,992 | 73,308 | -20,684 |
| Slovenia | 5,538 | 1,761 | -3,777 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 2,245,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 658,918 |
| Air transport | 595,901 |
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) | 1,789,585 | 455,825 | -1,333,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 379,547 | 279,371 | -100,176 |
| Air transport | 200,601 | 395,300 | +194,699 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,149,868 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 582,646 |
| Immingham Docks | 244,205 |
| Harwich | 228,948 |
| Killingholme | 178,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,694,043 | 455,825 | -1,238,218 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,569 | 394,077 | +205,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 244,205 | +244,205 |
| Harwich | 195,543 | 33,405 | -162,138 |
| Killingholme | 178,466 | 0 | -178,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,542 | 0 | -95,542 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,789 | 1,223 | -5,566 |
| Dover | 5,538 | 1,761 | -3,777 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 297,905 |
| Turkey | 236,698 |
| Germany | 206,028 |
| Singapore | 194,693 |
| Brazil | 166,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 257,761 | 40,144 | -217,617 |
| Turkey | 106,992 | 129,706 | +22,714 |
| Germany | 123,111 | 82,917 | -40,194 |
| Singapore | 156,855 | 37,838 | -119,017 |
| Brazil | 81,359 | 85,272 | +3,913 |
| Mexico | 77,947 | 64,990 | -12,957 |
| Italy | 69,518 | 37,702 | -31,816 |
| India | 60,632 | 42,492 | -18,140 |
| Spain | 73,917 | 21,445 | -52,472 |
| Netherlands | 31,481 | 48,631 | +17,150 |
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) | 909,604 |
| Air transport | 832,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,622 |
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) | 458,012 | 451,592 | -6,420 |
| Air transport | 580,115 | 252,009 | -328,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,151 | 119,471 | -63,680 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 591,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 579,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 253,334 |
| Harwich | 243,064 |
| Manchester Airport | 147,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 462,342 | 129,523 | -332,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 292,134 | 287,347 | -4,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,479 | 100,855 | -51,624 |
| Harwich | 129,630 | 113,434 | -16,196 |
| Manchester Airport | 68,319 | 79,619 | +11,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,267 | 34,277 | +4,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,575 | 32,734 | +3,159 |
| London | 10,675 | 16,372 | +5,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,374 | 8,590 | -6,784 |
| Dover | 20,856 | 0 | -20,856 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A liquid chemical used in making acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors