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 | 10,096,138 |
| Germany | 9,131,717 |
| United States | 5,779,853 |
| France | 4,716,187 |
| Switzerland | 3,643,506 |
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 | 5,979,189 | 4,116,949 | -1,862,240 |
| Germany | 5,023,353 | 4,108,364 | -914,989 |
| United States | 5,322,521 | 457,332 | -4,865,189 |
| France | 3,317,925 | 1,398,262 | -1,919,663 |
| Switzerland | 2,267,741 | 1,375,765 | -891,976 |
| India | 960,015 | 2,105,576 | +1,145,561 |
| Netherlands | 1,194,736 | 1,538,697 | +343,961 |
| Romania | 797,720 | 1,899,002 | +1,101,282 |
| Belgium | 1,019,726 | 991,542 | -28,184 |
| Japan | 648,462 | 537,339 | -111,123 |
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 | 11,064,584 |
| Germany | 9,510,879 |
| United States | 7,121,556 |
| India | 6,654,263 |
| France | 4,478,801 |
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 | 6,398,248 | 4,666,336 | -1,731,912 |
| Germany | 5,047,173 | 4,463,706 | -583,467 |
| United States | 4,631,673 | 2,489,883 | -2,141,790 |
| India | 4,274,875 | 2,379,388 | -1,895,487 |
| France | 2,774,721 | 1,704,080 | -1,070,641 |
| Romania | 1,944,773 | 1,903,702 | -41,071 |
| Japan | 914,754 | 778,945 | -135,809 |
| Sweden | 900,739 | 253,712 | -647,027 |
| Spain | 179,982 | 284,887 | +104,905 |
| Austria | 369,677 | 70,757 | -298,920 |
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 |
| Essex | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 27,177,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,895,994 |
| Air transport | 5,537,618 |
| Other | 141,078 |
| Road transport | 22,077 |
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) | 16,104,521 | 11,073,397 | -5,031,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,382,538 | 6,513,456 | -1,869,082 |
| Air transport | 3,746,804 | 1,790,814 | -1,955,990 |
| Other | 102,468 | 38,610 | -63,858 |
| Road transport | 3,330 | 18,747 | +15,417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,084,464 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,438,249 |
| Dover | 6,237,590 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,915,986 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,947,995 |
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 | 7,534,906 | 4,549,558 | -2,985,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,240,380 | 4,197,869 | -1,042,511 |
| Dover | 3,602,229 | 2,635,361 | -966,868 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,049,021 | 2,866,965 | -182,056 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,627,366 | 320,629 | -1,306,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,563,388 | 300,493 | -1,262,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,343,983 | 451,940 | -892,043 |
| Southampton | 828,488 | 733,584 | -94,904 |
| Hull | 1,108,761 | 250,315 | -858,446 |
| Manchester Airport | 202,445 | 904,564 | +702,119 |
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
|
35 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
10 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 30 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 123 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 118 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 102 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 93 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 74 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 61 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 60 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,416,603 |
| Singapore | 2,706,082 |
| Spain | 2,664,335 |
| Ireland | 2,389,917 |
| Germany | 2,092,841 |
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 | 5,663,269 | 1,753,334 | -3,909,935 |
| Singapore | 1,225,563 | 1,480,519 | +254,956 |
| Spain | 1,446,108 | 1,218,227 | -227,881 |
| Ireland | 1,050,756 | 1,339,161 | +288,405 |
| Germany | 1,212,180 | 880,661 | -331,519 |
| Netherlands | 1,259,499 | 751,906 | -507,593 |
| China | 891,463 | 1,098,818 | +207,355 |
| Mexico | 976,027 | 778,424 | -197,603 |
| Switzerland | 871,054 | 852,927 | -18,127 |
| India | 792,914 | 482,034 | -310,880 |
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 | 979,656 |
| 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 | 458,000 | 521,656 | +63,656 |
| 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) | 15,839,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,115,245 |
| Air transport | 5,417,573 |
| Other | 1,128,908 |
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) | 9,508,554 | 6,330,628 | -3,177,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,662,763 | 5,452,482 | -1,210,281 |
| Air transport | 3,315,251 | 2,102,322 | -1,212,929 |
| Other | 511,590 | 617,318 | +105,728 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,358,672 |
| Southampton | 6,032,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,146,337 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,477,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,142,443 |
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 | 3,396,063 | 2,962,609 | -433,454 |
| Southampton | 2,679,085 | 3,353,816 | +674,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,591,878 | 1,554,459 | -1,037,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,100,326 | 377,419 | -2,722,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,841,599 | 1,300,844 | -540,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,263,348 | 970,970 | -292,378 |
| Hull | 951,098 | 750,980 | -200,118 |
| Felixstowe | 848,013 | 655,132 | -192,881 |
| Holyhead | 536,545 | 720,906 | +184,361 |
| 000 | 511,590 | 617,318 | +105,728 |
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