Import/export HS code 291229: Various benzaldehyde derivatives
Other chemicals similar to benzaldehyde, used in industries like food and cosmetics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,225,179 |
| Austria | 1,820,728 |
| China | 1,341,276 |
| Switzerland | 1,218,125 |
| Japan | 1,027,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 933,079 | 1,292,100 | +359,021 |
| Austria | 1,820,728 | 0 | -1,820,728 |
| China | 569,638 | 771,638 | +202,000 |
| Switzerland | 678,735 | 539,390 | -139,345 |
| Japan | 196,110 | 831,286 | +635,176 |
| Belgium | 478,079 | 476,369 | -1,710 |
| Spain | 310,299 | 379,699 | +69,400 |
| India | 404,681 | 170,306 | -234,375 |
| Germany | 277,166 | 287,967 | +10,801 |
| United States | 232,241 | 181,391 | -50,850 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3,046,625 |
| China | 1,986,332 |
| Austria | 1,820,728 |
| Spain | 1,115,650 |
| India | 1,108,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,416,248 | 1,630,377 | +214,129 |
| China | 840,076 | 1,146,256 | +306,180 |
| Austria | 1,820,728 | 0 | -1,820,728 |
| Spain | 614,064 | 501,586 | -112,478 |
| India | 634,480 | 473,985 | -160,495 |
| Japan | 198,013 | 852,811 | +654,798 |
| United States | 280,186 | 216,031 | -64,155 |
| Germany | 130,615 | 178,151 | +47,536 |
| Switzerland | 133,847 | 158,090 | +24,243 |
| Sweden | 75,159 | 52,579 | -22,580 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 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) | 5,813,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,009,299 |
| Air transport | 2,677,897 |
| Other | 184,537 |
| Road transport | 1,174 |
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) | 3,328,566 | 2,484,722 | -843,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,512,641 | 1,496,658 | -15,983 |
| Air transport | 1,375,368 | 1,302,529 | -72,839 |
| Other | 124,752 | 59,785 | -64,967 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,174 | +1,174 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,624,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,160,518 |
| Felixstowe | 1,538,339 |
| Southampton | 1,036,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 691,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,665,817 | 958,803 | -1,707,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,104,149 | 1,056,369 | -47,780 |
| Felixstowe | 856,363 | 681,976 | -174,387 |
| Southampton | 256,421 | 780,361 | +523,940 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,560 | 556,106 | +420,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 333,005 | 264,292 | -68,713 |
| London | 157,390 | 221,076 | +63,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,171 | 168,375 | -34,796 |
| Thamesport | 140,055 | 184,522 | +44,467 |
| Birmingham Airport | 124,260 | 118,834 | -5,426 |
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 | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 107 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 93 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 67 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 48 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 44 |
| UNGERER LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 38 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,903,664 |
| Spain | 8,549,270 |
| Germany | 6,810,755 |
| United States | 6,135,010 |
| Netherlands | 4,428,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4,122,032 | 4,781,632 | +659,600 |
| Spain | 4,508,078 | 4,041,192 | -466,886 |
| Germany | 3,658,050 | 3,152,705 | -505,345 |
| United States | 4,112,017 | 2,022,993 | -2,089,024 |
| Netherlands | 2,931,912 | 1,496,986 | -1,434,926 |
| Brazil | 2,424,317 | 1,875,032 | -549,285 |
| Mexico | 1,743,797 | 1,980,854 | +237,057 |
| Turkey | 1,380,864 | 1,764,810 | +383,946 |
| France | 1,492,124 | 1,222,021 | -270,103 |
| Singapore | 1,269,584 | 1,260,313 | -9,271 |
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 | 8,207 |
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 | 4,255 | 3,952 | -303 |
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) | 38,558,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,925,428 |
| Air transport | 777,313 |
| Rail transport | 45,927 |
| Other | 8,207 |
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) | 20,638,542 | 17,920,348 | -2,718,194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,672,364 | 10,253,064 | -419,300 |
| Air transport | 449,529 | 327,784 | -121,745 |
| Rail transport | 45,927 | 0 | -45,927 |
| Other | 4,255 | 3,952 | -303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,636,805 |
| Hull | 9,916,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,509,055 |
| Southampton | 8,766,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,173,313 |
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 | 6,416,765 | 7,220,040 | +803,275 |
| Hull | 4,973,729 | 4,942,751 | -30,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,437,287 | 4,071,768 | -1,365,519 |
| Southampton | 3,436,461 | 5,329,743 | +1,893,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,262,137 | 1,911,176 | -2,350,961 |
| Felixstowe | 2,475,717 | 2,612,768 | +137,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,788,106 | 1,223,444 | -1,564,662 |
| Dover | 802,007 | 419,710 | -382,297 |
| Middlesbrough | 532,722 | 247,284 | -285,438 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,629 | 252,162 | +120,533 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemicals similar to benzaldehyde, used in industries like food and cosmetics