Import/export HS code 290517: Lauryl, cetyl, and stearyl alcohols
Long-chain alcohols used in cosmetics and detergents
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2,488,373 |
| Germany | 1,925,425 |
| Malaysia | 413,808 |
| Netherlands | 328,884 |
| France | 305,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 902,628 | 1,585,745 | +683,117 |
| Germany | 1,019,373 | 906,052 | -113,321 |
| Malaysia | 186,823 | 226,985 | +40,162 |
| Netherlands | 173,893 | 154,991 | -18,902 |
| France | 290,834 | 14,310 | -276,524 |
| United States | 128,657 | 33,316 | -95,341 |
| India | 33,919 | 60,526 | +26,607 |
| Italy | 19,532 | 16,511 | -3,021 |
| Spain | 30,532 | 5,099 | -25,433 |
| Singapore | 21,072 | 0 | -21,072 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2,948,673 |
| Germany | 1,626,454 |
| France | 501,351 |
| Malaysia | 412,877 |
| India | 135,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,138,327 | 1,810,346 | +672,019 |
| Germany | 988,674 | 637,780 | -350,894 |
| France | 289,918 | 211,433 | -78,485 |
| Malaysia | 185,892 | 226,985 | +41,093 |
| India | 62,038 | 73,373 | +11,335 |
| Philippines | 76,381 | 10,598 | -65,783 |
| United States | 54,195 | 29,694 | -24,501 |
| China | 21,915 | 1,450 | -20,465 |
| Thailand | 986 | 10,457 | +9,471 |
| Ireland | 6,648 | 3,930 | -2,718 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 3,655,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,985,244 |
| Other | 164,371 |
| Air transport | 51,619 |
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) | 1,322,071 | 2,333,103 | +1,011,032 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,356,512 | 628,732 | -727,780 |
| Other | 144,107 | 20,264 | -123,843 |
| Air transport | 16,559 | 35,060 | +18,501 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,228,843 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,133,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 684,956 |
| Dover | 571,615 |
| London | 413,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 976,990 | 1,251,853 | +274,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 781,771 | 351,810 | -429,961 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,042 | 557,914 | +430,872 |
| Dover | 353,770 | 217,845 | -135,925 |
| London | 203,935 | 209,974 | +6,039 |
| Felixstowe | 69,013 | 135,765 | +66,752 |
| 000 | 144,107 | 20,264 | -123,843 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 154,697 | +154,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,549 | 34,378 | -19,171 |
| Hull | 59,692 | 0 | -59,692 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 71 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 57 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 35 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 23 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 20 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 17 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 17 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 12 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 408,700 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 311,086 |
| Spain | 214,954 |
| Germany | 200,427 |
| United Arab Emirates | 185,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 262,095 | 146,605 | -115,490 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 163,503 | 147,583 | -15,920 |
| Spain | 178,842 | 36,112 | -142,730 |
| Germany | 67,962 | 132,465 | +64,503 |
| United Arab Emirates | 108,386 | 76,827 | -31,559 |
| Poland | 117,621 | 46,009 | -71,612 |
| Mexico | 0 | 162,114 | +162,114 |
| Italy | 17,113 | 131,742 | +114,629 |
| France | 85,952 | 49,669 | -36,283 |
| Israel | 52,360 | 75,523 | +23,163 |
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) | 1,329,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,159,622 |
| Air transport | 168,657 |
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) | 707,143 | 622,359 | -84,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,576 | 659,046 | +158,470 |
| Air transport | 72,455 | 96,202 | +23,747 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 709,896 |
| London Gateway Port | 515,494 |
| Southampton | 401,148 |
| Holyhead | 217,271 |
| Felixstowe | 179,439 |
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 | 439,511 | 270,385 | -169,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,324 | 320,170 | +124,846 |
| Southampton | 201,407 | 199,741 | -1,666 |
| Holyhead | 120,545 | 96,726 | -23,819 |
| Felixstowe | 30,319 | 149,120 | +118,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,671 | 89,630 | +2,959 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,135 | 3,490 | -98,645 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,036 | 29,038 | -32,998 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 76,328 | +76,328 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,240 | 63,381 | +58,141 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290517
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Long-chain alcohols used in cosmetics and detergents