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 | 1,665,484 |
| Belgium | 848,885 |
| Switzerland | 842,481 |
| China | 831,351 |
| Netherlands | 611,163 |
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 | 735,628 | 929,856 | +194,228 |
| Belgium | 451,456 | 397,429 | -54,027 |
| Switzerland | 365,148 | 477,333 | +112,185 |
| China | 371,081 | 460,270 | +89,189 |
| Netherlands | 355,833 | 255,330 | -100,503 |
| Spain | 165,556 | 136,282 | -29,274 |
| India | 86,969 | 90,572 | +3,603 |
| Mexico | 0 | 175,946 | +175,946 |
| France | 70,654 | 85,648 | +14,994 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,204 | 84,899 | +53,695 |
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 | 1,804,905 |
| Germany | 1,631,043 |
| Switzerland | 1,380,991 |
| Mexico | 283,316 |
| Spain | 280,783 |
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 | 845,764 | 959,141 | +113,377 |
| Germany | 749,321 | 881,722 | +132,401 |
| Switzerland | 728,056 | 652,935 | -75,121 |
| Mexico | 19,493 | 263,823 | +244,330 |
| Spain | 128,374 | 152,409 | +24,035 |
| India | 112,370 | 115,484 | +3,114 |
| United States | 73,248 | 34,124 | -39,124 |
| Netherlands | 36,829 | 29,965 | -6,864 |
| France | 13,592 | 47,064 | +33,472 |
| 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 3,838,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,313,938 |
| Air transport | 686,421 |
| Other | 50,514 |
| 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) | 1,810,571 | 2,027,634 | +217,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 659,168 | 654,770 | -4,398 |
| Air transport | 243,273 | 443,148 | +199,875 |
| Other | 42,227 | 8,287 | -33,940 |
| 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 | 1,804,288 |
| London | 738,797 |
| Felixstowe | 673,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 462,403 |
| Killingholme | 330,150 |
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 | 888,360 | 915,928 | +27,568 |
| London | 213,797 | 525,000 | +311,203 |
| Felixstowe | 429,540 | 244,152 | -185,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 241,432 | 220,971 | -20,461 |
| Killingholme | 245,515 | 84,635 | -160,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 86,534 | 229,035 | +142,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,038 | 228,562 | +152,524 |
| Thamesport | 167,381 | 115,129 | -52,252 |
| London Stansted Airport | 118,260 | 121,193 | +2,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,187 | 108,515 | -15,672 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 79 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 54 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 53 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 49 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 47 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 47 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 27 |
| ZANOS LTD | 26 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 22 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 75,818 |
| Netherlands | 40,711 |
| Spain | 35,678 |
| Germany | 32,849 |
| Switzerland | 24,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16,838 | 58,980 | +42,142 |
| Netherlands | 38,044 | 2,667 | -35,377 |
| Spain | 22,884 | 12,794 | -10,090 |
| Germany | 24,887 | 7,962 | -16,925 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 24,721 | +24,721 |
| United States | 0 | 20,287 | +20,287 |
| Colombia | 5,979 | 8,521 | +2,542 |
| Egypt | 2,492 | 11,571 | +9,079 |
| Nigeria | 13,075 | 0 | -13,075 |
| Turkey | 6,725 | 4,779 | -1,946 |
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 | 163,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,520 |
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 | 70,087 | 93,219 | +23,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,978 | 84,185 | +13,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,351 | 4,169 | -17,182 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,727 |
| London Stansted Airport | 89,850 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,376 |
| ZLC | 22,100 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,862 |
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 | 70,978 | 69,749 | -1,229 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,308 | 54,542 | +19,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,219 | 26,157 | +23,938 |
| ZLC | 13,365 | 8,735 | -4,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,460 | 2,402 | -14,058 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,159 | 3,785 | -8,374 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 9,961 | +9,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,036 | 0 | -7,036 |
| Southampton | 4,891 | 1,767 | -3,124 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,475 | +4,475 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fragrance compounds used in perfumes and cosmetics