Import/export HS code 290514: Various butanols
Includes other forms of butanol not specified elsewhere
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,105,645 |
| Netherlands | 965,303 |
| Belgium | 617,549 |
| China | 501,721 |
| France | 486,961 |
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 | 1,351,568 | 754,077 | -597,491 |
| Netherlands | 472,044 | 493,259 | +21,215 |
| Belgium | 328,563 | 288,986 | -39,577 |
| China | 0 | 501,721 | +501,721 |
| France | 437,710 | 49,251 | -388,459 |
| South Korea | 0 | 326,020 | +326,020 |
| India | 6,501 | 106,133 | +99,632 |
| United States | 32,699 | 7,791 | -24,908 |
| Spain | 4,263 | 4,766 | +503 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,288 | 0 | -6,288 |
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 | 1,988,385 |
| South Africa | 1,158,591 |
| China | 512,723 |
| United Kingdom | 328,608 |
| South Korea | 326,020 |
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 | 1,201,415 | 786,970 | -414,445 |
| South Africa | 930,656 | 227,935 | -702,721 |
| China | 9,109 | 503,614 | +494,505 |
| United Kingdom | 19,491 | 309,117 | +289,626 |
| South Korea | 0 | 326,020 | +326,020 |
| France | 215,904 | 104,313 | -111,591 |
| United States | 67,917 | 72,090 | +4,173 |
| India | 6,501 | 106,133 | +99,632 |
| Poland | 101,083 | 0 | -101,083 |
| Netherlands | 45,060 | 35,340 | -9,720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 4,393,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 668,455 |
| Air transport | 106,830 |
| Other | 3,956 |
| Road transport | 912 |
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) | 2,155,382 | 2,238,105 | +82,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 407,405 | 261,050 | -146,355 |
| Air transport | 72,893 | 33,937 | -38,956 |
| Other | 3,956 | 0 | -3,956 |
| Road transport | 912 | 0 | -912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,265,819 |
| Felixstowe | 979,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 644,035 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 386,780 |
| Hull | 302,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,664,610 | 601,209 | -1,063,401 |
| Felixstowe | 21,568 | 957,481 | +935,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 317,547 | 326,488 | +8,941 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 55,743 | 331,037 | +275,294 |
| Hull | 195,954 | 107,016 | -88,938 |
| Killingholme | 133,521 | 91,428 | -42,093 |
| London | 55,919 | 71,088 | +15,169 |
| Dover | 50,089 | 9,331 | -40,758 |
| Thamesport | 53,822 | 0 | -53,822 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,398 | 23,610 | +4,212 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | 23,229,418 |
| Belgium | 9,437,407 |
| Italy | 2,156,000 |
| Germany | 157,106 |
| Colombia | 155,268 |
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 | 12,707,210 | 10,522,208 | -2,185,002 |
| Belgium | 6,405,313 | 3,032,094 | -3,373,219 |
| Italy | 1,232,000 | 924,000 | -308,000 |
| Germany | 78,887 | 78,219 | -668 |
| Colombia | 155,268 | 0 | -155,268 |
| United States | 19,397 | 17,099 | -2,298 |
| Spain | 20,064 | 14,859 | -5,205 |
| Singapore | 3,403 | 9,854 | +6,451 |
| Egypt | 7,139 | 5,808 | -1,331 |
| South Korea | 8,145 | 0 | -8,145 |
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) | 32,857,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,383,048 |
| Air transport | 33,133 |
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) | 19,295,051 | 13,562,643 | -5,732,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,336,516 | 1,046,532 | -289,984 |
| Air transport | 20,965 | 12,168 | -8,797 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 32,562,057 |
| Dover | 1,848,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 183,415 |
| Middlesbrough | 138,099 |
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 | 19,066,083 | 13,495,974 | -5,570,109 |
| Dover | 1,232,000 | 616,000 | -616,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,750 | 336,861 | +309,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,705 | 9,710 | -163,995 |
| Middlesbrough | 50,558 | 87,541 | +36,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,131 | 24,759 | -24,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,397 | 17,099 | -2,298 |
| Felixstowe | 11,043 | 19,355 | +8,312 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,762 | 4,658 | -12,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,054 | 7,510 | +6,456 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290514
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other forms of butanol not specified elsewhere