Import/export HS code 290621: Benzyl alcohol
A clear liquid used in perfumes, medicines, and as a solvent
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,137,409 |
| Germany | 4,731,798 |
| Netherlands | 3,393,172 |
| India | 1,871,270 |
| Belgium | 799,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,533,347 | 2,604,062 | +70,715 |
| Germany | 2,365,101 | 2,366,697 | +1,596 |
| Netherlands | 2,274,029 | 1,119,143 | -1,154,886 |
| India | 1,480,637 | 390,633 | -1,090,004 |
| Belgium | 290,223 | 509,118 | +218,895 |
| France | 469,902 | 86,748 | -383,154 |
| Spain | 136,778 | 66,628 | -70,150 |
| United States | 60,570 | 135,600 | +75,030 |
| Ireland | 92,682 | 80,373 | -12,309 |
| Poland | 39,743 | 1,070 | -38,673 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,506,659 |
| Germany | 5,613,058 |
| India | 2,040,846 |
| Netherlands | 1,349,830 |
| Belgium | 1,073,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,833,576 | 3,673,083 | +839,507 |
| Germany | 3,550,066 | 2,062,992 | -1,487,074 |
| India | 1,562,222 | 478,624 | -1,083,598 |
| Netherlands | 1,197,310 | 152,520 | -1,044,790 |
| Belgium | 335,182 | 738,647 | +403,465 |
| France | 111,124 | 76,203 | -34,921 |
| United States | 69,000 | 99,863 | +30,863 |
| Spain | 6,079 | 8,829 | +2,750 |
| Ireland | 3,411 | 10,648 | +7,237 |
| Italy | 4,551 | 4,611 | +60 |
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 | 5 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 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) | 11,348,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,056,944 |
| Air transport | 551,186 |
| Other | 217,186 |
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) | 6,131,940 | 5,216,468 | -915,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,133,347 | 1,923,597 | -1,209,750 |
| Air transport | 387,876 | 163,310 | -224,566 |
| Other | 120,133 | 97,053 | -23,080 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,682,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,106,173 |
| Hull | 2,266,515 |
| Harwich | 689,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 656,209 |
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 | 2,824,341 | 2,858,453 | +34,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,083,959 | 2,022,214 | -1,061,745 |
| Hull | 1,582,631 | 683,884 | -898,747 |
| Harwich | 219,162 | 470,812 | +251,650 |
| Liverpool Docks | 630,845 | 25,364 | -605,481 |
| London | 272,039 | 247,373 | -24,666 |
| Southampton | 164,198 | 155,195 | -9,003 |
| 499 | 295,778 | 7,200 | -288,578 |
| Killingholme | 49,370 | 244,476 | +195,106 |
| Dover | 127,006 | 130,304 | +3,298 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 69 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 66 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 62 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 57 |
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 37 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 34 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 33 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 494,892 |
| France | 467,108 |
| Italy | 466,792 |
| Indonesia | 289,054 |
| Portugal | 147,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 249,432 | 245,460 | -3,972 |
| France | 253,592 | 213,516 | -40,076 |
| Italy | 236,318 | 230,474 | -5,844 |
| Indonesia | 182,974 | 106,080 | -76,894 |
| Portugal | 70,697 | 77,161 | +6,464 |
| Spain | 46,992 | 67,991 | +20,999 |
| Hungary | 48,010 | 60,597 | +12,587 |
| Ireland | 47,104 | 53,836 | +6,732 |
| Turkey | 61,710 | 22,687 | -39,023 |
| Austria | 68,756 | 8,526 | -60,230 |
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 | 65,059 |
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 | 29,916 | 35,143 | +5,227 |
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) | 2,020,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 361,993 |
| Air transport | 77,269 |
| Other | 65,059 |
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) | 1,040,868 | 979,912 | -60,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,124 | 152,869 | -56,255 |
| Air transport | 66,354 | 10,915 | -55,439 |
| Other | 29,916 | 35,143 | +5,227 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,850,919 |
| Southampton | 249,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,755 |
| 000 | 65,059 |
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 | 937,083 | 913,836 | -23,247 |
| Southampton | 136,655 | 112,903 | -23,752 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,195 | 39,966 | -29,229 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,754 | 8,001 | -56,753 |
| 000 | 29,916 | 35,143 | +5,227 |
| Harwich | 16,880 | 39,407 | +22,527 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,707 | 8,756 | -30,951 |
| Dover | 31,890 | 0 | -31,890 |
| Heysham | 11,928 | 5,493 | -6,435 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 9,353 | +9,353 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A clear liquid used in perfumes, medicines, and as a solvent