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 | 1,718,984 |
| Germany | 792,378 |
| France | 472,777 |
| Netherlands | 80,496 |
| Spain | 68,653 |
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 | 805,512 | 913,472 | +107,960 |
| Germany | 286,399 | 505,979 | +219,580 |
| France | 255,098 | 217,679 | -37,419 |
| Netherlands | 16,775 | 63,721 | +46,946 |
| Spain | 38,382 | 30,271 | -8,111 |
| India | 0 | 26,514 | +26,514 |
| 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 | 2,684,778 |
| United States | 475,463 |
| 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 | 1,140,222 | 1,544,556 | +404,334 |
| United States | 260,759 | 214,704 | -46,055 |
| 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) | 1,734,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,307,826 |
| Other | 89,243 |
| Air transport | 18,862 |
| 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) | 755,598 | 978,960 | +223,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 540,901 | 766,925 | +226,024 |
| Other | 89,243 | 0 | -89,243 |
| Air transport | 6,544 | 12,318 | +5,774 |
| 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 | 1,351,743 |
| Dover | 1,060,730 |
| Southampton | 304,878 |
| ZLC | 100,664 |
| 000 | 89,243 |
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 | 521,842 | 829,901 | +308,059 |
| Dover | 394,358 | 666,372 | +272,014 |
| Southampton | 198,579 | 106,299 | -92,280 |
| ZLC | 27,904 | 72,760 | +44,856 |
| 000 | 89,243 | 0 | -89,243 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,815 | 32,523 | -15,292 |
| Thamesport | 32,483 | 30,080 | -2,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,496 | 3,749 | -42,747 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 29 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 23 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 22 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 760,106 |
| Germany | 101,854 |
| Jordan | 85,232 |
| Ireland | 64,251 |
| 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 | 606,739 | +453,372 |
| Germany | 20,850 | 81,004 | +60,154 |
| Jordan | 39,652 | 45,580 | +5,928 |
| Ireland | 27,926 | 36,325 | +8,399 |
| Egypt | 22,246 | 14,684 | -7,562 |
| Spain | 0 | 30,394 | +30,394 |
| South Africa | 18,677 | 1,654 | -17,023 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,381 | 9,571 | +7,190 |
| Colombia | 0 | 10,438 | +10,438 |
| Indonesia | 3,392 | 2,784 | -608 |
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) | 961,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,870 |
| Air transport | 23,439 |
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) | 206,050 | 755,514 | +549,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,952 | 67,918 | -17,034 |
| Air transport | 6,646 | 16,793 | +10,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 516,409 |
| London | 221,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,870 |
| Holyhead | 64,251 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,941 |
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 | 112,717 | 403,692 | +290,975 |
| London | 0 | 221,464 | +221,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,952 | 67,918 | -17,034 |
| Holyhead | 27,926 | 36,325 | +8,399 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,873 | 37,068 | +11,195 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 56,965 | +56,965 |
| Harwich | 32,935 | 0 | -32,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 873 | 16,793 | +15,920 |
| 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