Import/export HS code 291242: Ethylvanillin
A stronger version of vanillin, used as a flavoring in sweets and baked goods
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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 | 1,159,223 |
| Germany | 511,958 |
| France | 483,235 |
| Netherlands | 94,103 |
| Spain | 57,976 |
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 | 798,931 | 360,292 | -438,639 |
| Germany | 274,304 | 237,654 | -36,650 |
| France | 297,153 | 186,082 | -111,071 |
| Netherlands | 30,382 | 63,721 | +33,339 |
| Spain | 38,382 | 19,594 | -18,788 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,749 | +3,749 |
| Norway | 0 | 888 | +888 |
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 | 1,808,590 |
| United States | 499,769 |
| France | 2,773 |
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 | 1,128,917 | 679,673 | -449,244 |
| United States | 309,050 | 190,719 | -118,331 |
| France | 1,185 | 1,588 | +403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,142,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,055,647 |
| Other | 89,243 |
| Air transport | 12,105 |
| Road transport | 11,847 |
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) | 767,967 | 374,323 | -393,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 578,232 | 477,415 | -100,817 |
| Other | 76,529 | 12,714 | -63,815 |
| Air transport | 6,544 | 5,561 | -983 |
| Road transport | 9,880 | 1,967 | -7,913 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 858,193 |
| Felixstowe | 841,596 |
| Southampton | 233,920 |
| 000 | 89,243 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,338 |
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 | 436,413 | 421,780 | -14,633 |
| Felixstowe | 533,145 | 308,451 | -224,694 |
| Southampton | 198,579 | 35,341 | -163,238 |
| 000 | 76,529 | 12,714 | -63,815 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,815 | 32,523 | -15,292 |
| Thamesport | 32,483 | 17,851 | -14,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,496 | 3,749 | -42,747 |
| ZLC | 27,904 | 13,644 | -14,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,055 | 0 | -29,055 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 12,095 | +12,095 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 32 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 32 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 26 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 20 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 20 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 20 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 10 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 8 |
| INDUSTRIAL FRAGRANCES LTD | 6 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 349,274 |
| Germany | 121,869 |
| Jordan | 64,615 |
| Ireland | 64,251 |
| Spain | 30,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 136,933 | 212,341 | +75,408 |
| Germany | 40,865 | 81,004 | +40,139 |
| Jordan | 49,160 | 15,455 | -33,705 |
| Ireland | 27,926 | 36,325 | +8,399 |
| Spain | 0 | 30,394 | +30,394 |
| Egypt | 22,246 | 0 | -22,246 |
| South Africa | 18,677 | 1,654 | -17,023 |
| Colombia | 0 | 10,438 | +10,438 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,381 | 5,406 | +3,025 |
| Nigeria | 3,960 | 0 | -3,960 |
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) | 569,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,353 |
| Air transport | 13,706 |
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) | 209,631 | 360,064 | +150,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,460 | 25,893 | -68,567 |
| Air transport | 6,646 | 7,060 | +414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 270,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,282 |
| Holyhead | 64,251 |
| London | 62,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 99,579 | 170,688 | +71,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,460 | 25,893 | -68,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,888 | 30,394 | -15,494 |
| Holyhead | 27,926 | 36,325 | +8,399 |
| London | 0 | 62,396 | +62,396 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 56,965 | +56,965 |
| Harwich | 32,935 | 0 | -32,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 873 | 7,060 | +6,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,303 | 3,296 | -7 |
| ZLC | 3,392 | 0 | -3,392 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A stronger version of vanillin, used as a flavoring in sweets and baked goods