Import/export HS code 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their derivatives
Includes simple alcohols and their modified forms
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 | 215,752,379 |
| Netherlands | 85,896,475 |
| United States | 74,961,328 |
| France | 52,429,115 |
| Belgium | 47,919,451 |
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 | 110,136,661 | 105,615,718 | -4,520,943 |
| Netherlands | 42,227,119 | 43,669,356 | +1,442,237 |
| United States | 44,446,151 | 30,515,177 | -13,930,974 |
| France | 31,457,648 | 20,971,467 | -10,486,181 |
| Belgium | 26,011,365 | 21,908,086 | -4,103,279 |
| China | 14,784,319 | 16,571,841 | +1,787,522 |
| Ireland | 8,178,484 | 9,562,443 | +1,383,959 |
| India | 7,656,759 | 5,735,330 | -1,921,429 |
| Finland | 3,736,021 | 2,935,183 | -800,838 |
| Sweden | 2,507,374 | 2,435,999 | -71,375 |
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 | 210,990,298 |
| United States | 98,926,472 |
| Netherlands | 66,173,563 |
| France | 48,171,556 |
| China | 43,035,560 |
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 | 111,509,717 | 99,480,581 | -12,029,136 |
| United States | 56,669,820 | 42,256,652 | -14,413,168 |
| Netherlands | 32,032,425 | 34,141,138 | +2,108,713 |
| France | 27,346,412 | 20,825,144 | -6,521,268 |
| China | 21,380,168 | 21,655,392 | +275,224 |
| Ireland | 6,698,139 | 8,086,353 | +1,388,214 |
| India | 8,182,502 | 6,088,537 | -2,093,965 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,042,714 | 6,772,441 | +1,729,727 |
| Indonesia | 5,418,553 | 4,483,028 | -935,525 |
| Japan | 4,748,380 | 3,814,284 | -934,096 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 47 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 |
| Merseyside | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 39 | 34 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 | 30 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,456,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,597,648 |
| Other | 9,892,114 |
| Air transport | 8,281,472 |
| Road transport | 888,982 |
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) | 160,887,095 | 143,569,789 | -17,317,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,206,462 | 127,391,186 | -14,815,276 |
| Other | 5,727,343 | 4,164,771 | -1,562,572 |
| Air transport | 4,669,484 | 3,611,988 | -1,057,496 |
| Road transport | 312,959 | 576,023 | +263,064 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 169,167,995 |
| Middlesbrough | 111,620,946 |
| Hull | 57,238,444 |
| Dover | 55,721,264 |
| Felixstowe | 46,375,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 85,262,275 | 83,905,720 | -1,356,555 |
| Middlesbrough | 61,710,640 | 49,910,306 | -11,800,334 |
| Hull | 33,291,446 | 23,946,998 | -9,344,448 |
| Dover | 30,887,132 | 24,834,132 | -6,053,000 |
| Felixstowe | 24,459,037 | 21,916,218 | -2,542,819 |
| London | 17,966,858 | 17,609,684 | -357,174 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,382,132 | 10,471,453 | +3,089,321 |
| Southampton | 8,115,091 | 7,459,792 | -655,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,319,151 | 6,164,573 | -2,154,578 |
| 000 | 5,727,343 | 4,164,771 | -1,562,572 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 156 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 141 |
| Manufacture of food products | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 157 |
| 2025-11 | 150 |
| 2025-10 | 147 |
| 2025-09 | 142 |
| 2025-08 | 157 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 120 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 115 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 103 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 97 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 96 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 95 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 93 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 92 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 230 |
| 1m-15m | 142 |
| 15m-54m | 73 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | 28,904,297 |
| Belgium | 22,104,322 |
| United States | 12,506,396 |
| Ireland | 10,759,067 |
| Germany | 9,238,609 |
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 | 16,601,697 | 12,302,600 | -4,299,097 |
| Belgium | 13,222,361 | 8,881,961 | -4,340,400 |
| United States | 7,033,114 | 5,473,282 | -1,559,832 |
| Ireland | 5,524,516 | 5,234,551 | -289,965 |
| Germany | 4,693,758 | 4,544,851 | -148,907 |
| Spain | 7,029,521 | 1,879,577 | -5,149,944 |
| France | 4,275,645 | 4,249,320 | -26,325 |
| Italy | 2,991,164 | 2,851,903 | -139,261 |
| Singapore | 946,344 | 3,672,201 | +2,725,857 |
| South Korea | 1,681,440 | 976,334 | -705,106 |
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 | 767,435 |
| Germany | 303,736 |
| Netherlands | 291,382 |
| United States | 126,135 |
| Austria | 45,823 |
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 | 350,599 | 416,836 | +66,237 |
| Germany | 178,166 | 125,570 | -52,596 |
| Netherlands | 167,730 | 123,652 | -44,078 |
| United States | 38,661 | 87,474 | +48,813 |
| Austria | 15,568 | 30,255 | +14,687 |
| Mexico | 0 | 31,324 | +31,324 |
| France | 25,632 | 0 | -25,632 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,661 | 5,181 | -5,480 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 4,916 | +4,916 |
| Nicaragua | 1,627 | 0 | -1,627 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,822,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,848,169 |
| Air transport | 9,369,310 |
| Other | 1,633,542 |
| Road transport | 4,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,959,840 | 30,862,699 | -11,097,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,151,867 | 27,696,302 | -4,455,565 |
| Air transport | 4,505,180 | 4,864,130 | +358,950 |
| Other | 802,947 | 830,595 | +27,648 |
| Road transport | 3,445 | 951 | -2,494 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 41,971,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,833,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,324,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,552,401 |
| Dover | 9,136,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 22,048,547 | 19,922,806 | -2,125,741 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,584,671 | 10,249,111 | -4,335,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,062,533 | 6,261,489 | -2,801,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,391,853 | 5,160,548 | -231,305 |
| Dover | 5,461,995 | 3,674,421 | -1,787,574 |
| Felixstowe | 4,303,591 | 2,887,091 | -1,416,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,298,541 | 2,262,529 | -2,036,012 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,880,477 | 2,732,798 | -147,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,895,141 | 3,116,076 | +1,220,935 |
| Holyhead | 1,464,623 | 1,857,486 | +392,863 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 290511 – Methanol (methyl alcohol)
- 290512 – Propanol (propyl and isopropyl alcohol)
- 290513 – Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)
- 290514 – Various butanols
- 290516 – Octanol (octyl alcohol)
- 290517 – Lauryl, cetyl, and stearyl alcohols
- 290519 – Various acyclic alcohols
- 290522 – Acyclic terpene alcohols
- 290529 – Various acyclic alcohols
- 290531 – Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)
- 290532 – Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)
- 290539 – Various glycols and diols
- 290541 – Trimethylolpropane
- 290542 – Pentaerythritol
- 290543 – Mannitol
- 290544 – Sorbitol (D-glucitol)
- 290545 – Glycerol
- 290549 – Various polyhydric alcohols
- 290551 – Ethchlorvynol
- 290559 – Various unspecified alcohols
Quick facts
HS code: 2905
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes simple alcohols and their modified forms