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 | 2,720,875 |
| Germany | 1,932,485 |
| Malaysia | 433,659 |
| Netherlands | 328,884 |
| France | 302,059 |
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 | 1,159,056 | 1,561,819 | +402,763 |
| Germany | 976,206 | 956,279 | -19,927 |
| Malaysia | 186,823 | 246,836 | +60,013 |
| Netherlands | 272,848 | 56,036 | -216,812 |
| France | 290,964 | 11,095 | -279,869 |
| United States | 126,334 | 30,071 | -96,263 |
| India | 31,989 | 60,526 | +28,537 |
| Spain | 33,353 | 3,899 | -29,454 |
| Italy | 17,277 | 16,511 | -766 |
| 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 | 3,173,521 |
| Germany | 1,592,801 |
| France | 548,254 |
| Malaysia | 432,728 |
| India | 133,481 |
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 | 1,479,990 | 1,693,531 | +213,541 |
| Germany | 962,442 | 630,359 | -332,083 |
| France | 286,833 | 261,421 | -25,412 |
| Malaysia | 185,892 | 246,836 | +60,944 |
| India | 62,929 | 70,552 | +7,623 |
| Philippines | 74,126 | 10,598 | -63,528 |
| United States | 51,872 | 26,449 | -25,423 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 3,947,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,929,133 |
| Other | 163,170 |
| Air transport | 64,370 |
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) | 1,570,583 | 2,377,348 | +806,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,417,829 | 511,304 | -906,525 |
| Other | 147,304 | 15,866 | -131,438 |
| Air transport | 12,192 | 52,178 | +39,986 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,433,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,080,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 704,807 |
| Dover | 620,969 |
| 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 | 1,233,418 | 1,199,885 | -33,533 |
| Immingham Docks | 827,550 | 252,606 | -574,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,042 | 577,765 | +450,723 |
| Dover | 352,451 | 268,518 | -83,933 |
| London | 205,603 | 208,306 | +2,703 |
| Felixstowe | 71,516 | 154,683 | +83,167 |
| 000 | 147,304 | 15,866 | -131,438 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 154,697 | +154,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,249 | 24,593 | -35,656 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 72 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 57 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 35 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 23 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 20 |
| STEPAN UK LIMITED | 18 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 17 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 328,315 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 311,086 |
| Germany | 202,049 |
| United Arab Emirates | 171,250 |
| Mexico | 162,114 |
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 | 180,165 | 148,150 | -32,015 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 186,605 | 124,481 | -62,124 |
| Germany | 75,838 | 126,211 | +50,373 |
| United Arab Emirates | 102,679 | 68,571 | -34,108 |
| Mexico | 0 | 162,114 | +162,114 |
| Poland | 113,908 | 45,040 | -68,868 |
| Italy | 22,167 | 126,688 | +104,521 |
| France | 77,569 | 43,420 | -34,149 |
| Israel | 42,840 | 75,523 | +32,683 |
| India | 9,718 | 97,447 | +87,729 |
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) | 1,134,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,100,275 |
| Air transport | 172,015 |
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) | 519,562 | 615,097 | +95,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 553,146 | 547,129 | -6,017 |
| Air transport | 69,523 | 102,492 | +32,969 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 567,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,549 |
| Southampton | 401,148 |
| Holyhead | 185,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 177,923 |
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 | 327,991 | 239,976 | -88,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 204,226 | 299,323 | +95,097 |
| Southampton | 224,509 | 176,639 | -47,870 |
| Holyhead | 89,256 | 96,726 | +7,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,323 | 81,600 | -14,723 |
| Felixstowe | 55,637 | 110,784 | +55,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,049 | 34,062 | -25,987 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 76,328 | +76,328 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,295 | 63,381 | +59,086 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,494 | 3,490 | -48,004 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290517
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Long-chain alcohols used in cosmetics and detergents