Import/export HS code 29055998: Various unspecified alcohols
Includes all other alcohols not listed
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,631,654 |
| Israel | 3,575,844 |
| France | 2,791,977 |
| China | 2,253,194 |
| Spain | 747,208 |
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 | 1,655,519 | 2,976,135 | +1,320,616 |
| Israel | 1,034,174 | 2,541,670 | +1,507,496 |
| France | 2,757,364 | 34,613 | -2,722,751 |
| China | 1,280,664 | 972,530 | -308,134 |
| Spain | 735,650 | 11,558 | -724,092 |
| United States | 145,677 | 92,164 | -53,513 |
| Netherlands | 64,432 | 128,007 | +63,575 |
| Belgium | 41,228 | 140,433 | +99,205 |
| Switzerland | 69,453 | 37,680 | -31,773 |
| Ireland | 37,706 | 58,105 | +20,399 |
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 | 6,530,624 |
| China | 3,616,372 |
| Israel | 3,575,844 |
| United Kingdom | 285,102 |
| Japan | 199,942 |
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 | 4,707,899 | 1,822,725 | -2,885,174 |
| China | 1,653,489 | 1,962,883 | +309,394 |
| Israel | 1,034,174 | 2,541,670 | +1,507,496 |
| United Kingdom | 9,798 | 275,304 | +265,506 |
| Japan | 111,548 | 88,394 | -23,154 |
| Netherlands | 10,649 | 169,158 | +158,509 |
| Switzerland | 85,874 | 62,532 | -23,342 |
| France | 123,761 | 0 | -123,761 |
| India | 89,441 | 25,639 | -63,802 |
| United States | 21,229 | 54,110 | +32,881 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,125,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,955,616 |
| Air transport | 742,534 |
| Other | 265,372 |
| Road transport | 9,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,179,848 | 2,945,520 | -2,234,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,348,558 | 3,607,058 | +1,258,500 |
| Air transport | 301,987 | 440,547 | +138,560 |
| Other | 145,793 | 119,579 | -26,214 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,912 | +9,912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,796,737 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,035,932 |
| Felixstowe | 1,979,489 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,951,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,689,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,656,549 | 1,140,188 | -2,516,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,312,733 | 723,199 | -589,534 |
| Felixstowe | 937,057 | 1,042,432 | +105,375 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,951,612 | +1,951,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,072,413 | 617,481 | -454,932 |
| London | 81,068 | 884,239 | +803,171 |
| Southampton | 393,227 | 17,707 | -375,520 |
| 000 | 145,793 | 119,579 | -26,214 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,599 | 177,472 | +146,873 |
| London Stansted Airport | 99,791 | 104,995 | +5,204 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,607,151 |
| Germany | 693,943 |
| Japan | 408,682 |
| United States | 401,643 |
| Belgium | 160,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,606,053 | 1,098 | -4,604,955 |
| Germany | 191,262 | 502,681 | +311,419 |
| Japan | 199,954 | 208,728 | +8,774 |
| United States | 148,234 | 253,409 | +105,175 |
| Belgium | 71,849 | 89,033 | +17,184 |
| Australia | 105,756 | 2,316 | -103,440 |
| Netherlands | 69,467 | 15,808 | -53,659 |
| Italy | 44,949 | 36,476 | -8,473 |
| Brazil | 0 | 67,179 | +67,179 |
| France | 36,283 | 23,450 | -12,833 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,005 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,324 | 681 | -2,643 |
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) | 5,364,695 |
| Air transport | 1,352,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,281 |
| Other | 4,005 |
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) | 4,850,554 | 514,141 | -4,336,413 |
| Air transport | 601,406 | 751,112 | +149,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 240,989 | 84,292 | -156,697 |
| Other | 3,324 | 681 | -2,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,315,048 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 437,350 |
| Manchester Airport | 387,594 |
| London Stansted Airport | 248,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 172,980 |
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 | 4,820,769 | 494,279 | -4,326,490 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,333 | 253,017 | +68,684 |
| Manchester Airport | 142,825 | 244,769 | +101,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 177,979 | 70,424 | -107,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,579 | 100,401 | +27,822 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,168 | 58,657 | -53,511 |
| Felixstowe | 103,356 | 0 | -103,356 |
| ZLC | 21,160 | 76,825 | +55,665 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 39,526 | 16,679 | -22,847 |
| 499 | 0 | 22,003 | +22,003 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29055998
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other alcohols not listed