Import/export HS code 291423: Ionones and methylionones
Fragrance compounds used in perfumes and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,489,990 |
| Belgium | 770,491 |
| China | 679,465 |
| Switzerland | 569,180 |
| Netherlands | 507,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 827,753 | 662,237 | -165,516 |
| Belgium | 501,632 | 268,859 | -232,773 |
| China | 328,538 | 350,927 | +22,389 |
| Switzerland | 280,234 | 288,946 | +8,712 |
| Netherlands | 296,267 | 211,692 | -84,575 |
| Spain | 154,002 | 100,068 | -53,934 |
| France | 96,163 | 70,625 | -25,538 |
| India | 94,036 | 56,501 | -37,535 |
| United States | 63,291 | 33,642 | -29,649 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,149 | 63,315 | +53,166 |
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 | 1,482,974 |
| Germany | 1,437,486 |
| Switzerland | 1,112,377 |
| Spain | 234,852 |
| India | 212,184 |
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 | 717,048 | 765,926 | +48,878 |
| Germany | 842,249 | 595,237 | -247,012 |
| Switzerland | 747,596 | 364,781 | -382,815 |
| Spain | 148,237 | 86,615 | -61,622 |
| India | 97,939 | 114,245 | +16,306 |
| Mexico | 4,627 | 131,290 | +126,663 |
| United States | 54,953 | 50,616 | -4,337 |
| Netherlands | 30,811 | 35,983 | +5,172 |
| France | 18,849 | 39,627 | +20,778 |
| Singapore | 32,318 | 0 | -32,318 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,162,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,152,487 |
| Air transport | 512,361 |
| Other | 64,038 |
| Road transport | 31,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,822,747 | 1,339,458 | -483,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 613,140 | 539,347 | -73,793 |
| Air transport | 218,863 | 293,498 | +74,635 |
| Other | 55,751 | 8,287 | -47,464 |
| Road transport | 7,848 | 23,891 | +16,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,481,814 |
| Felixstowe | 623,896 |
| London | 569,380 |
| Immingham Docks | 381,628 |
| Killingholme | 327,909 |
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 | 866,016 | 615,798 | -250,218 |
| Felixstowe | 426,284 | 197,612 | -228,672 |
| London | 247,605 | 321,775 | +74,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,926 | 155,702 | -70,224 |
| Killingholme | 229,238 | 98,671 | -130,567 |
| Thamesport | 172,862 | 110,841 | -62,021 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,565 | 160,740 | +78,175 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,630 | 80,352 | -53,278 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,637 | 116,495 | +22,858 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,995 | 99,111 | +23,116 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 76 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 46 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 42 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 26 |
| ZANOS LTD | 26 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 22 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 39,305 |
| Germany | 37,389 |
| Spain | 35,678 |
| France | 29,871 |
| United States | 18,754 |
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 | 38,044 | 1,261 | -36,783 |
| Germany | 29,422 | 7,967 | -21,455 |
| Spain | 22,884 | 12,794 | -10,090 |
| France | 16,838 | 13,033 | -3,805 |
| United States | 0 | 18,754 | +18,754 |
| Nigeria | 13,075 | 0 | -13,075 |
| Colombia | 7,480 | 3,862 | -3,618 |
| Japan | 10,322 | 0 | -10,322 |
| Turkey | 5,655 | 4,308 | -1,347 |
| Malaysia | 2,663 | 5,784 | +3,121 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 115,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 109,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 75,727 | 39,437 | -36,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,949 | 41,533 | -26,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,567 | 8,186 | -7,381 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,089 |
| ZLC | 18,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,862 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,944 |
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 | 67,949 | 38,899 | -29,050 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,828 | 24,261 | -16,567 |
| ZLC | 13,365 | 5,576 | -7,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,567 | 3,295 | -12,272 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,187 | 7,757 | -430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,311 | 1,843 | -4,468 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,036 | 0 | -7,036 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,891 | +4,891 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,373 | +1,373 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,261 | +1,261 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fragrance compounds used in perfumes and cosmetics