Import/export HS code 291219: Various aldehydes
All other types of aldehydes not listed separately, used in various industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,026,472 |
| Germany | 9,621,949 |
| United States | 6,606,292 |
| France | 5,292,198 |
| Switzerland | 4,079,625 |
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 | 5,713,055 | 4,313,417 | -1,399,638 |
| Germany | 4,995,046 | 4,626,903 | -368,143 |
| United States | 5,557,090 | 1,049,202 | -4,507,888 |
| France | 3,673,671 | 1,618,527 | -2,055,144 |
| Switzerland | 2,569,813 | 1,509,812 | -1,060,001 |
| India | 337,130 | 2,732,118 | +2,394,988 |
| Netherlands | 1,179,112 | 1,618,849 | +439,737 |
| Romania | 312,167 | 2,254,236 | +1,942,069 |
| Belgium | 1,044,475 | 971,644 | -72,831 |
| Sweden | 915,101 | 290,239 | -624,862 |
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 | 11,012,892 |
| Germany | 10,168,619 |
| United States | 7,448,926 |
| India | 7,327,548 |
| France | 4,689,855 |
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 | 6,150,567 | 4,862,325 | -1,288,242 |
| Germany | 4,941,730 | 5,226,889 | +285,159 |
| United States | 4,289,368 | 3,159,558 | -1,129,810 |
| India | 4,393,973 | 2,933,575 | -1,460,398 |
| France | 2,860,030 | 1,829,825 | -1,030,205 |
| Romania | 1,849,134 | 2,258,936 | +409,802 |
| Japan | 902,379 | 796,118 | -106,261 |
| Sweden | 959,225 | 312,677 | -646,548 |
| Spain | 272,232 | 274,404 | +2,172 |
| Austria | 374,725 | 61,321 | -313,404 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +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) | 28,299,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,024,072 |
| Air transport | 5,627,168 |
| Other | 171,709 |
| Road transport | 15,975 |
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) | 16,092,537 | 12,206,537 | -3,886,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,564,693 | 7,459,379 | -1,105,314 |
| Air transport | 3,157,761 | 2,469,407 | -688,354 |
| Other | 122,410 | 49,299 | -73,111 |
| Road transport | 3,330 | 12,645 | +9,315 |
| Rail transport | 7,459 | 0 | -7,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,723,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,134,582 |
| Dover | 6,694,842 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,226,612 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,026,741 |
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 | 7,148,691 | 5,574,436 | -1,574,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,667,587 | 4,466,995 | -1,200,592 |
| Dover | 3,600,235 | 3,094,607 | -505,628 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,012,370 | 3,214,242 | +201,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,225,527 | 801,214 | -424,313 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,380,595 | 610,343 | -770,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,345,618 | 448,939 | -896,679 |
| Hull | 1,192,526 | 297,007 | -895,519 |
| Southampton | 855,106 | 634,144 | -220,962 |
| Manchester Airport | 199,858 | 853,595 | +653,737 |
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 | 33 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 122 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 117 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 103 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 101 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 92 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 73 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 60 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 59 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,525,395 |
| Ireland | 3,303,618 |
| Singapore | 2,903,794 |
| Spain | 2,756,005 |
| Germany | 2,232,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,720,361 | 2,805,034 | -1,915,327 |
| Ireland | 1,807,398 | 1,496,220 | -311,178 |
| Singapore | 1,236,845 | 1,666,949 | +430,104 |
| Spain | 1,405,259 | 1,350,746 | -54,513 |
| Germany | 1,165,784 | 1,066,815 | -98,969 |
| Netherlands | 1,278,545 | 927,514 | -351,031 |
| Switzerland | 910,028 | 1,014,579 | +104,551 |
| China | 830,066 | 1,072,473 | +242,407 |
| Mexico | 947,860 | 823,132 | -124,728 |
| India | 897,822 | 635,676 | -262,146 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,012,015 |
| Ireland | 11,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 456,583 | 555,432 | +98,849 |
| Ireland | 0 | 11,981 | +11,981 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,525,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,711,418 |
| Air transport | 5,675,304 |
| Other | 1,154,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,094,047 | 7,431,862 | -1,662,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,401,732 | 6,309,686 | -1,092,046 |
| Air transport | 2,960,038 | 2,715,266 | -244,772 |
| Other | 506,519 | 647,969 | +141,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,746,871 |
| Southampton | 6,065,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,407,002 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,506,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,251,827 |
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 | 3,535,517 | 3,211,354 | -324,163 |
| Southampton | 2,353,159 | 3,712,310 | +1,359,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,694,312 | 1,712,690 | -981,622 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,682,503 | 824,056 | -1,858,447 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,470,085 | 1,781,742 | +311,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,096,681 | 1,308,143 | +211,462 |
| Holyhead | 1,298,258 | 847,314 | -450,944 |
| Hull | 1,228,952 | 741,016 | -487,936 |
| Felixstowe | 940,261 | 774,560 | -165,701 |
| 000 | 506,519 | 647,969 | +141,450 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of aldehydes not listed separately, used in various industrial applications