Import/export HS code 291241: Vanillin
A popular flavoring agent with a vanilla scent, used in food, beverages, and perfumes
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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 | 11,614,319 |
| Germany | 3,212,161 |
| France | 1,427,214 |
| Thailand | 1,264,980 |
| Netherlands | 1,056,753 |
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 | 5,827,938 | 5,786,381 | -41,557 |
| Germany | 1,643,590 | 1,568,571 | -75,019 |
| France | 535,135 | 892,079 | +356,944 |
| Thailand | 142,896 | 1,122,084 | +979,188 |
| Netherlands | 547,771 | 508,982 | -38,789 |
| Italy | 387,237 | 184,963 | -202,274 |
| Indonesia | 87,564 | 137,790 | +50,226 |
| India | 111,725 | 0 | -111,725 |
| Spain | 50,891 | 47,227 | -3,664 |
| Switzerland | 46,604 | 40,598 | -6,006 |
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 | 16,631,875 |
| Thailand | 1,368,594 |
| France | 682,971 |
| Italy | 421,585 |
| United States | 258,273 |
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 | 8,451,456 | 8,180,419 | -271,037 |
| Thailand | 142,896 | 1,225,698 | +1,082,802 |
| France | 309,399 | 373,572 | +64,173 |
| Italy | 229,860 | 191,725 | -38,135 |
| United States | 173,516 | 84,757 | -88,759 |
| Indonesia | 87,564 | 137,790 | +50,226 |
| India | 111,725 | 9,849 | -101,876 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 53,811 | +53,811 |
| Mexico | 0 | 39,063 | +39,063 |
| Germany | 2,622 | 34,641 | +32,019 |
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 | 6 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +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) | 8,846,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,471,760 |
| Air transport | 3,709,562 |
| Other | 480,231 |
| Road transport | 396,897 |
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) | 4,197,472 | 4,649,010 | +451,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,226,403 | 3,245,357 | +18,954 |
| Air transport | 1,656,777 | 2,052,785 | +396,008 |
| Other | 444,203 | 36,028 | -408,175 |
| Road transport | 35,081 | 361,816 | +326,735 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,648,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,423,794 |
| Dover | 3,211,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,013,671 |
| 499 | 595,810 |
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 | 3,745,674 | 3,902,907 | +157,233 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,435,334 | 1,988,460 | +553,126 |
| Dover | 1,681,504 | 1,529,765 | -151,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 999,851 | 1,013,820 | +13,969 |
| 499 | 55,124 | 540,686 | +485,562 |
| London | 166,740 | 324,686 | +157,946 |
| 000 | 444,203 | 36,028 | -408,175 |
| Southampton | 178,828 | 288,726 | +109,898 |
| ZLC | 161,163 | 188,275 | +27,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,652 | 111,570 | -124,082 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
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 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 112 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 97 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 93 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 55 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 53 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 49 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 46 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 38 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 328,051 |
| Japan | 318,397 |
| Netherlands | 310,294 |
| Ireland | 165,975 |
| Slovenia | 108,820 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 314,900 | 13,151 | -301,749 |
| Japan | 125,774 | 192,623 | +66,849 |
| Netherlands | 81,202 | 229,092 | +147,890 |
| Ireland | 83,820 | 82,155 | -1,665 |
| Slovenia | 43,432 | 65,388 | +21,956 |
| Sri Lanka | 59,376 | 48,592 | -10,784 |
| France | 69,146 | 15,081 | -54,065 |
| Jordan | 62,639 | 20,037 | -42,602 |
| China | 2,943 | 77,278 | +74,335 |
| Indonesia | 73,385 | 0 | -73,385 |
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 | 1,724 |
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 | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
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) | 1,126,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 762,474 |
| Air transport | 177,958 |
| Other | 1,724 |
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) | 673,948 | 452,806 | -221,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 436,175 | 326,299 | -109,876 |
| Air transport | 128,692 | 49,266 | -79,426 |
| Other | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 685,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 498,285 |
| Felixstowe | 277,963 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,716 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,421 |
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 | 512,022 | 173,656 | -338,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,737 | 217,548 | -63,189 |
| Felixstowe | 77,557 | 200,406 | +122,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,450 | 49,266 | -57,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,117 | 8,304 | -107,813 |
| Holyhead | 48,718 | 64,279 | +15,561 |
| Southampton | 27,757 | 36,632 | +8,875 |
| Milford | 33,378 | 17,876 | -15,502 |
| Dover | 13,837 | 28,332 | +14,495 |
| London | 0 | 26,434 | +26,434 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A popular flavoring agent with a vanilla scent, used in food, beverages, and perfumes