Import/export HS code 29051410: 2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert-butyl alcohol)
A specific type of butanol used in chemical synthesis
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 176,286 |
| Germany | 72,993 |
| Netherlands | 64,923 |
| Spain | 9,029 |
| France | 7,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 126,773 | 49,513 | -77,260 |
| Germany | 61,126 | 11,867 | -49,259 |
| Netherlands | 10,489 | 54,434 | +43,945 |
| Spain | 4,263 | 4,766 | +503 |
| France | 3,956 | 3,477 | -479 |
| India | 3,971 | 0 | -3,971 |
| United States | 1,429 | 1,098 | -331 |
| Switzerland | 912 | 0 | -912 |
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 | 306,094 |
| Spain | 9,029 |
| Canada | 4,632 |
| India | 3,971 |
| France | 3,477 |
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 | 192,067 | 114,027 | -78,040 |
| Spain | 4,263 | 4,766 | +503 |
| Canada | 4,632 | 0 | -4,632 |
| India | 3,971 | 0 | -3,971 |
| France | 0 | 3,477 | +3,477 |
| Belgium | 1,689 | 1,787 | +98 |
| United States | 1,429 | 1,098 | -331 |
| Netherlands | 912 | 0 | -912 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Kent | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 225,842 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,866 |
| Air transport | 6,498 |
| 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) | 135,573 | 90,269 | -45,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,078 | 33,788 | -33,290 |
| Air transport | 5,400 | 1,098 | -4,302 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 221,992 |
| Hull | 48,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,456 |
| Purfleet | 10,775 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 130,564 | 91,428 | -39,136 |
| Hull | 48,979 | 0 | -48,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,147 | 20,309 | +8,162 |
| Purfleet | 6,698 | 4,077 | -2,621 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,263 | 4,766 | +503 |
| Belfast Airport | 3,971 | 0 | -3,971 |
| 000 | 3,956 | 0 | -3,956 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,477 | +3,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,429 | 1,098 | -331 |
| ZLC | 912 | 0 | -912 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,029 |
| Netherlands | 8,626 |
| Jamaica | 4,531 |
| Germany | 4,295 |
| Bangladesh | 3,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 14,029 | +14,029 |
| Netherlands | 7,210 | 1,416 | -5,794 |
| Jamaica | 4,531 | 0 | -4,531 |
| Germany | 4,295 | 0 | -4,295 |
| Bangladesh | 3,972 | 0 | -3,972 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,716 | +2,716 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,454 | +1,454 |
| Denmark | 1,288 | 0 | -1,288 |
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) | 22,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,957 |
| Air transport | 8,299 |
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) | 7,210 | 15,445 | +8,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,503 | 1,454 | -7,049 |
| Air transport | 5,583 | 2,716 | -2,867 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,503 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,295 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,716 |
| Southampton | 1,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,210 | 14,005 | +6,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,503 | 0 | -8,503 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,295 | 0 | -4,295 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,716 | +2,716 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,454 | +1,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,440 | +1,440 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,288 | 0 | -1,288 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29051410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of butanol used in chemical synthesis