Import/export HS code 290611: Menthol
A natural or synthetic cooling compound often used in medicines, cosmetics, and flavorings
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,756,932 |
| Netherlands | 3,547,935 |
| India | 2,793,829 |
| France | 796,482 |
| United States | 601,405 |
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 | 2,158,930 | 4,598,002 | +2,439,072 |
| Netherlands | 3,020,353 | 527,582 | -2,492,771 |
| India | 1,237,965 | 1,555,864 | +317,899 |
| France | 792,283 | 4,199 | -788,084 |
| United States | 326,438 | 274,967 | -51,471 |
| China | 237,199 | 142,265 | -94,934 |
| Poland | 81,449 | 58,731 | -22,718 |
| Spain | 23,721 | 56,041 | +32,320 |
| Australia | 0 | 40,446 | +40,446 |
| Belgium | 10,087 | 0 | -10,087 |
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 | 8,457,241 |
| India | 5,182,598 |
| China | 729,524 |
| Japan | 481,081 |
| Netherlands | 157,500 |
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 | 4,665,060 | 3,792,181 | -872,879 |
| India | 2,261,043 | 2,921,555 | +660,512 |
| China | 456,870 | 272,654 | -184,216 |
| Japan | 481,081 | 0 | -481,081 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 157,500 | +157,500 |
| United States | 5,954 | 95,709 | +89,755 |
| France | 19,835 | 1,392 | -18,443 |
| Australia | 0 | 17,106 | +17,106 |
| Pakistan | 1,651 | 2,524 | +873 |
| Malaysia | 1,043 | 0 | -1,043 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,063,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,735,712 |
| Other | 153,924 |
| Road transport | 150,396 |
| Air transport | 50,306 |
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) | 4,796,789 | 4,266,990 | -529,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,893,163 | 2,842,549 | -50,614 |
| Other | 27,967 | 125,957 | +97,990 |
| Road transport | 147,121 | 3,275 | -143,846 |
| Air transport | 28,456 | 21,850 | -6,606 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,501,621 |
| Southampton | 1,561,754 |
| Felixstowe | 1,473,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,408,956 |
| Harwich | 1,276,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,871,393 | 2,630,228 | -241,165 |
| Southampton | 1,038,717 | 523,037 | -515,680 |
| Felixstowe | 564,916 | 908,257 | +343,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 623,169 | 785,787 | +162,618 |
| Harwich | 627,882 | 648,227 | +20,345 |
| London Gateway Port | 713,909 | 282,598 | -431,311 |
| Dover | 295,378 | 399,273 | +103,895 |
| Killingholme | 204,628 | 346,699 | +142,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 332,385 | 135,662 | -196,723 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,875 | 207,386 | +43,511 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 501,722 |
| Netherlands | 213,024 |
| Germany | 124,964 |
| Jordan | 92,471 |
| France | 85,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 163,122 | 338,600 | +175,478 |
| Netherlands | 54,295 | 158,729 | +104,434 |
| Germany | 106,348 | 18,616 | -87,732 |
| Jordan | 92,471 | 0 | -92,471 |
| France | 78,211 | 7,184 | -71,027 |
| South Africa | 23,977 | 42,729 | +18,752 |
| Ireland | 40,926 | 20,332 | -20,594 |
| Kenya | 33,183 | 23,015 | -10,168 |
| Denmark | 35,255 | 15,082 | -20,173 |
| Sweden | 20,638 | 22,974 | +2,336 |
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) | 1,161,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,706 |
| Air transport | 79,106 |
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) | 515,015 | 646,749 | +131,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,304 | 128,402 | -42,902 |
| Air transport | 38,393 | 40,713 | +2,320 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 857,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 221,195 |
| Dover | 187,324 |
| Holyhead | 60,228 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,073 |
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 | 371,808 | 485,527 | +113,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,569 | 77,626 | -65,943 |
| Dover | 52,000 | 135,324 | +83,324 |
| Holyhead | 40,926 | 19,302 | -21,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,564 | 33,509 | +11,945 |
| Felixstowe | 43,291 | 0 | -43,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,670 | 22,974 | +3,304 |
| Portsmouth | 15,055 | 11,191 | -3,864 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,221 | +21,221 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,403 | 6,174 | -5,229 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural or synthetic cooling compound often used in medicines, cosmetics, and flavorings