Import/export HS code 290529: Various acyclic alcohols
Includes other unspecified acyclic alcohols
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,563,964 |
| China | 2,665,184 |
| Switzerland | 1,878,148 |
| India | 1,700,382 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,512,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,537,762 | 1,026,202 | -1,511,560 |
| China | 1,497,267 | 1,167,917 | -329,350 |
| Switzerland | 1,124,958 | 753,190 | -371,768 |
| India | 666,500 | 1,033,882 | +367,382 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 908,763 | 603,288 | -305,475 |
| Germany | 780,448 | 451,350 | -329,098 |
| France | 697,494 | 480,090 | -217,404 |
| Netherlands | 535,444 | 496,842 | -38,602 |
| United States | 337,228 | 248,199 | -89,029 |
| Singapore | 93,783 | 440,079 | +346,296 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 5,162,046 |
| China | 4,207,108 |
| Switzerland | 1,871,983 |
| India | 1,867,082 |
| Romania | 925,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,961,796 | 2,200,250 | -761,546 |
| China | 2,438,401 | 1,768,707 | -669,694 |
| Switzerland | 1,151,839 | 720,144 | -431,695 |
| India | 691,188 | 1,175,894 | +484,706 |
| Romania | 413,204 | 512,652 | +99,448 |
| Germany | 746,103 | 176,412 | -569,691 |
| United States | 441,306 | 346,540 | -94,766 |
| Mexico | 317,441 | 63,279 | -254,162 |
| Netherlands | 182,846 | 149,021 | -33,825 |
| France | 65,865 | 185,767 | +119,902 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +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) | 9,813,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,422,879 |
| Air transport | 1,523,670 |
| Other | 169,321 |
| Road transport | 50,855 |
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) | 5,632,507 | 4,180,748 | -1,451,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,944,349 | 2,478,530 | -465,819 |
| Air transport | 881,282 | 642,388 | -238,894 |
| Other | 108,803 | 60,518 | -48,285 |
| Road transport | 42,638 | 8,217 | -34,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,522,691 |
| Dover | 2,288,272 |
| Southampton | 1,792,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 829,277 |
| Immingham Docks | 764,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,624,251 | 2,898,440 | -1,725,811 |
| Dover | 1,013,544 | 1,274,728 | +261,184 |
| Southampton | 925,102 | 867,630 | -57,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 531,775 | 297,502 | -234,273 |
| Immingham Docks | 619,915 | 144,295 | -475,620 |
| London | 352,776 | 209,201 | -143,575 |
| London Stansted Airport | 241,791 | 175,809 | -65,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 317,152 | 4,099 | -313,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,901 | 317,103 | +314,202 |
| Thamesport | 125,003 | 171,039 | +46,036 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 117 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 81 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 67 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 47 |
| LANXESS CHEMICAL LTD | 46 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 45 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 44 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 35 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 3,791,830 |
| Egypt | 1,306,762 |
| Germany | 552,642 |
| Spain | 543,772 |
| Netherlands | 526,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 627,911 | 3,163,919 | +2,536,008 |
| Egypt | 787,505 | 519,257 | -268,248 |
| Germany | 255,219 | 297,423 | +42,204 |
| Spain | 355,430 | 188,342 | -167,088 |
| Netherlands | 395,114 | 131,067 | -264,047 |
| United States | 265,976 | 60,259 | -205,717 |
| Brazil | 170,757 | 102,215 | -68,542 |
| China | 51,293 | 105,905 | +54,612 |
| Switzerland | 91,051 | 64,078 | -26,973 |
| India | 109,183 | 27,650 | -81,533 |
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) | 3,615,678 |
| Air transport | 3,047,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,007,996 |
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) | 1,290,041 | 2,325,637 | +1,035,596 |
| Air transport | 1,120,803 | 1,926,982 | +806,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,136,859 | 871,137 | -265,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,335,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,230,094 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,447,360 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,005,839 |
| Harwich | 368,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 665,719 | 1,669,867 | +1,004,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 550,679 | 1,679,415 | +1,128,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 853,962 | 593,398 | -260,564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 614,492 | 391,347 | -223,145 |
| Harwich | 206,846 | 161,289 | -45,557 |
| Southampton | 72,017 | 224,741 | +152,724 |
| Manchester Airport | 106,124 | 89,310 | -16,814 |
| Newcastle Airport | 132,798 | 40,415 | -92,383 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,477 | 67,043 | -20,434 |
| London Stansted Airport | 89,057 | 31,471 | -57,586 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 290529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other unspecified acyclic alcohols