Import/export HS code 291212: Acetaldehyde (Ethanal)
A liquid chemical used in making acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,618,875 |
| Netherlands | 606,241 |
| India | 419,666 |
| France | 404,915 |
| United States | 224,082 |
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 | 1,226,752 | 1,392,123 | +165,371 |
| Netherlands | 318,182 | 288,059 | -30,123 |
| India | 226,954 | 192,712 | -34,242 |
| France | 97,050 | 307,865 | +210,815 |
| United States | 104,223 | 119,859 | +15,636 |
| Germany | 52,004 | 60,532 | +8,528 |
| Slovenia | 5,538 | 4,227 | -1,311 |
| 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 | 2,618,875 |
| Germany | 720,811 |
| India | 419,666 |
| France | 402,127 |
| United States | 227,270 |
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 | 1,226,752 | 1,392,123 | +165,371 |
| Germany | 371,109 | 349,702 | -21,407 |
| India | 226,954 | 192,712 | -34,242 |
| France | 94,262 | 307,865 | +213,603 |
| United States | 106,088 | 121,182 | +15,094 |
| Slovenia | 5,538 | 4,227 | -1,311 |
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) | 3,038,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 735,471 |
| Air transport | 624,502 |
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) | 1,453,706 | 1,584,835 | +131,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,512 | 356,959 | -21,553 |
| Air transport | 198,485 | 426,017 | +227,532 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,942,999 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 609,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 328,285 |
| Harwich | 217,632 |
| 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 | 1,358,164 | 1,584,835 | +226,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,773 | 421,979 | +234,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,842 | 288,443 | +248,601 |
| Harwich | 154,666 | 62,966 | -91,700 |
| Killingholme | 178,466 | 0 | -178,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,542 | 0 | -95,542 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,789 | 4,038 | -2,751 |
| Dover | 5,538 | 4,227 | -1,311 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,923 | 0 | -3,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,323 | +1,323 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 304,456 |
| Singapore | 271,364 |
| Indonesia | 232,402 |
| Germany | 222,914 |
| India | 188,626 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 146,864 | 157,592 | +10,728 |
| Singapore | 175,866 | 95,498 | -80,368 |
| Indonesia | 204,769 | 27,633 | -177,136 |
| Germany | 77,987 | 144,927 | +66,940 |
| India | 61,733 | 126,893 | +65,160 |
| Mexico | 123,902 | 58,705 | -65,197 |
| Brazil | 94,294 | 75,928 | -18,366 |
| Italy | 83,746 | 38,797 | -44,949 |
| Switzerland | 10,675 | 76,035 | +65,360 |
| Netherlands | 28,251 | 57,493 | +29,242 |
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) | 1,080,990 |
| Air transport | 1,050,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 244,139 |
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) | 482,649 | 598,341 | +115,692 |
| Air transport | 637,413 | 413,042 | -224,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,101 | 129,038 | +13,937 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 642,165 |
| Newcastle Airport | 640,452 |
| Manchester Airport | 264,082 |
| Harwich | 232,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,270 |
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 | 344,722 | 297,443 | -47,279 |
| Newcastle Airport | 504,079 | 136,373 | -367,706 |
| Manchester Airport | 93,233 | 170,849 | +77,616 |
| Harwich | 78,145 | 154,826 | +76,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,287 | 100,983 | -8,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,052 | 79,212 | +49,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,251 | 41,596 | +13,345 |
| London | 10,675 | 52,412 | +41,737 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 51,993 | +51,993 |
| Southampton | 3,768 | 26,421 | +22,653 |
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