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 | 1,608,058 |
| Germany | 836,480 |
| France | 421,746 |
| Netherlands | 70,567 |
| Spain | 64,464 |
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 | 667,678 | 940,380 | +272,702 |
| Germany | 294,850 | 541,630 | +246,780 |
| France | 174,023 | 247,723 | +73,700 |
| Netherlands | 60,331 | 10,236 | -50,095 |
| Spain | 35,936 | 28,528 | -7,408 |
| India | 0 | 26,514 | +26,514 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 6,995 | +6,995 |
| 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 | 2,610,831 |
| United States | 424,432 |
| France | 4,198 |
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 | 1,051,949 | 1,558,882 | +506,933 |
| United States | 179,684 | 244,748 | +65,064 |
| France | 1,185 | 3,013 | +1,828 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,677,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,298,608 |
| Other | 35,143 |
| Air transport | 14,028 |
| Road transport | 13,950 |
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) | 670,522 | 1,007,210 | +336,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 512,478 | 786,130 | +273,652 |
| Other | 35,143 | 0 | -35,143 |
| Air transport | 4,795 | 9,233 | +4,438 |
| Road transport | 9,880 | 4,070 | -5,810 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,337,451 |
| Dover | 1,016,694 |
| Southampton | 258,192 |
| ZLC | 154,299 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 449,786 | 887,665 | +437,879 |
| Dover | 360,941 | 655,753 | +294,812 |
| Southampton | 187,234 | 70,958 | -116,276 |
| ZLC | 39,581 | 114,718 | +75,137 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,122 | 26,216 | -27,906 |
| Thamesport | 32,483 | 30,080 | -2,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,020 | 3,749 | -32,271 |
| 000 | 35,143 | 0 | -35,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,618 | 0 | -20,618 |
| Killingholme | 12,095 | 0 | -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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OQEMA LIMITED | 34 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 32 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 30 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 24 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 23 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 22 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 10 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 8 |
| INDUSTRIAL FRAGRANCES LTD | 6 |
| SOZIO UK LIMITED | 5 |
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 | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | 870,312 |
| Germany | 108,468 |
| Jordan | 85,232 |
| Ireland | 58,181 |
| Egypt | 36,930 |
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 | 153,367 | 716,945 | +563,578 |
| Germany | 81,004 | 27,464 | -53,540 |
| Jordan | 39,652 | 45,580 | +5,928 |
| Ireland | 21,856 | 36,325 | +14,469 |
| Egypt | 22,246 | 14,684 | -7,562 |
| Spain | 30,394 | 0 | -30,394 |
| South Africa | 17,804 | 1,654 | -16,150 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,704 | 6,248 | +544 |
| Colombia | 10,438 | 0 | -10,438 |
| France | 3,907 | 3,157 | -750 |
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) | 1,074,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,910 |
| Air transport | 22,566 |
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) | 290,528 | 783,891 | +493,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,430 | 57,480 | -33,950 |
| Air transport | 9,096 | 13,470 | +4,374 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 516,409 |
| London | 331,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,910 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,660 |
| Holyhead | 58,181 |
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 | 193,721 | 322,688 | +128,967 |
| London | 0 | 331,670 | +331,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,430 | 57,480 | -33,950 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,417 | 36,243 | +826 |
| Holyhead | 21,856 | 36,325 | +14,469 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 56,965 | +56,965 |
| Harwich | 32,935 | 0 | -32,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,323 | 13,470 | +10,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,599 | 0 | -6,599 |
| 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