Import/export HS code 33021090: Scented mixtures for food industries
These are odoriferous preparations specifically used in food manufacturing
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 62,030,806 |
| France | 45,795,193 |
| Switzerland | 43,871,506 |
| United States | 37,262,513 |
| Netherlands | 22,049,440 |
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 | 31,009,702 | 31,021,104 | +11,402 |
| France | 22,424,975 | 23,370,218 | +945,243 |
| Switzerland | 21,984,669 | 21,886,837 | -97,832 |
| United States | 20,657,429 | 16,605,084 | -4,052,345 |
| Netherlands | 11,698,281 | 10,351,159 | -1,347,122 |
| Belgium | 10,695,377 | 9,465,593 | -1,229,784 |
| Italy | 7,847,883 | 7,408,853 | -439,030 |
| Spain | 2,652,311 | 4,435,323 | +1,783,012 |
| Hungary | 3,106,581 | 2,528,093 | -578,488 |
| India | 2,984,372 | 1,850,046 | -1,134,326 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 56,734,532 |
| Switzerland | 45,727,051 |
| United States | 44,864,632 |
| France | 27,889,893 |
| Netherlands | 19,689,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,801,368 | 27,933,164 | -868,204 |
| Switzerland | 23,293,700 | 22,433,351 | -860,349 |
| United States | 24,767,247 | 20,097,385 | -4,669,862 |
| France | 14,173,914 | 13,715,979 | -457,935 |
| Netherlands | 10,187,398 | 9,502,272 | -685,126 |
| Belgium | 9,584,749 | 8,265,179 | -1,319,570 |
| Italy | 7,711,047 | 7,521,035 | -190,012 |
| Spain | 2,458,273 | 4,991,499 | +2,533,226 |
| Hungary | 3,629,338 | 3,407,147 | -222,191 |
| India | 3,224,855 | 2,262,746 | -962,109 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 | 22 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
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) | 178,202,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,029,374 |
| Air transport | 22,389,795 |
| Other | 12,887,580 |
| Road transport | 3,434,095 |
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) | 91,059,185 | 87,143,056 | -3,916,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,564,310 | 28,465,064 | -5,099,246 |
| Air transport | 9,798,842 | 12,590,953 | +2,792,111 |
| Other | 6,030,978 | 6,856,602 | +825,624 |
| Road transport | 1,649,254 | 1,784,841 | +135,587 |
| Rail transport | 1,195 | 6,758 | +5,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 69,335,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,732,256 |
| Southampton | 23,190,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,641,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,139,663 |
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 | 31,646,988 | 37,688,747 | +6,041,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,682,944 | 23,049,312 | +366,368 |
| Southampton | 12,345,955 | 10,844,904 | -1,501,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,644,668 | 10,996,382 | -648,286 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,143,069 | 8,996,594 | -1,146,475 |
| Thamesport | 8,937,915 | 8,361,933 | -575,982 |
| London | 8,930,400 | 5,480,650 | -3,449,750 |
| 000 | 6,030,978 | 6,856,602 | +825,624 |
| Felixstowe | 4,565,666 | 4,146,658 | -419,008 |
| ZLC | 6,135,988 | 1,103,452 | -5,032,536 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
165 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
158 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
42 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 160 |
| 2026-04 | 165 |
| 2026-03 | 166 |
| 2026-02 | 139 |
| 2026-01 | 137 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 125 |
| KALSEC EUROPE LTD | 124 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 124 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 122 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 111 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 95 |
| LIONEL HITCHEN LIMITED | 90 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 88 |
| XYFIL LTD | 85 |
| OMEGA INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 82 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 166 |
| 54m+ | 161 |
| 15m-54m | 58 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
| Other | 31 |
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 | 45,652,124 |
| Netherlands | 40,190,592 |
| Ireland | 25,367,123 |
| Poland | 25,272,140 |
| Thailand | 17,069,654 |
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 | 27,380,693 | 18,271,431 | -9,109,262 |
| Netherlands | 19,538,926 | 20,651,666 | +1,112,740 |
| Ireland | 13,276,869 | 12,090,254 | -1,186,615 |
| Poland | 12,787,211 | 12,484,929 | -302,282 |
| Thailand | 9,271,303 | 7,798,351 | -1,472,952 |
| Georgia | 7,826,201 | 7,449,399 | -376,802 |
| Germany | 6,296,272 | 8,350,095 | +2,053,823 |
| Turkey | 6,014,355 | 5,142,947 | -871,408 |
| Russia | 4,748,186 | 3,949,044 | -799,142 |
| United States | 3,921,810 | 3,725,360 | -196,450 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 114,124 |
| Germany | 68,409 |
| Spain | 47,410 |
| Nicaragua | 3,432 |
| United States | 2,799 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 70,429 | 43,695 | -26,734 |
| Germany | 37,765 | 30,644 | -7,121 |
| Spain | 37,026 | 10,384 | -26,642 |
| Nicaragua | 1,743 | 1,689 | -54 |
| United States | 1,983 | 816 | -1,167 |
| Ireland | 0 | 317 | +317 |
| Hungary | 9 | 145 | +136 |
| China | 0 | 89 | +89 |
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) | 220,721,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,985,635 |
| Air transport | 38,257,665 |
| Other | 415,484 |
| Rail transport | 7,807 |
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) | 116,962,230 | 103,759,036 | -13,203,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,356,289 | 32,629,346 | -2,726,943 |
| Air transport | 19,494,567 | 18,763,098 | -731,469 |
| Other | 249,892 | 165,592 | -84,300 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 7,807 | +7,807 |
| Road transport | 2,286 | 0 | -2,286 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,779,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,007,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,206,219 |
| Southampton | 22,244,073 |
| Holyhead | 19,402,561 |
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 | 85,492,759 | 71,286,432 | -14,206,327 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,617,163 | 13,390,219 | -7,226,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,036,956 | 14,169,263 | +132,307 |
| Southampton | 9,845,107 | 12,398,966 | +2,553,859 |
| Holyhead | 10,015,015 | 9,387,546 | -627,469 |
| Felixstowe | 6,829,945 | 10,824,227 | +3,994,282 |
| Dover | 5,243,771 | 7,461,731 | +2,217,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,162,072 | 4,070,318 | -1,091,754 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,131,238 | 3,503,572 | +372,334 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,809,206 | 2,160,203 | +350,997 |
Quick facts
HS code: 33021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are odoriferous preparations specifically used in food manufacturing