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 | 5,098,835 |
| Germany | 4,666,267 |
| Netherlands | 3,168,395 |
| India | 1,759,376 |
| Belgium | 791,840 |
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 | 2,688,890 | 2,409,945 | -278,945 |
| Germany | 2,475,239 | 2,191,028 | -284,211 |
| Netherlands | 2,100,915 | 1,067,480 | -1,033,435 |
| India | 1,403,487 | 355,889 | -1,047,598 |
| Belgium | 292,432 | 499,408 | +206,976 |
| France | 369,638 | 87,220 | -282,418 |
| United States | 63,215 | 132,738 | +69,523 |
| Spain | 120,705 | 66,628 | -54,077 |
| Ireland | 92,682 | 80,373 | -12,309 |
| Switzerland | 9,088 | 19,037 | +9,949 |
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 | 6,539,992 |
| Germany | 5,275,369 |
| India | 1,912,879 |
| Netherlands | 1,136,506 |
| Belgium | 1,117,745 |
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 | 3,011,719 | 3,528,273 | +516,554 |
| Germany | 3,476,451 | 1,798,918 | -1,677,533 |
| India | 1,468,999 | 443,880 | -1,025,119 |
| Netherlands | 1,013,343 | 123,163 | -890,180 |
| Belgium | 374,597 | 743,148 | +368,551 |
| France | 114,443 | 77,783 | -36,660 |
| United States | 65,097 | 95,983 | +30,886 |
| Ireland | 4,631 | 10,520 | +5,889 |
| Spain | 6,079 | 8,829 | +2,750 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 11,037,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,762,965 |
| Air transport | 553,227 |
| 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) | 6,039,580 | 4,998,393 | -1,041,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,080,204 | 1,682,761 | -1,397,443 |
| Air transport | 400,768 | 152,459 | -248,309 |
| 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 | 5,532,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,947,895 |
| Hull | 2,030,346 |
| Harwich | 699,510 |
| 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 | 2,925,926 | 2,606,400 | -319,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,912,297 | 2,035,598 | -876,699 |
| Hull | 1,437,613 | 592,733 | -844,880 |
| Harwich | 266,082 | 433,428 | +167,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 630,845 | 25,364 | -605,481 |
| London | 232,126 | 240,911 | +8,785 |
| Southampton | 197,156 | 122,237 | -74,919 |
| 499 | 302,978 | 0 | -302,978 |
| Killingholme | 81,076 | 208,354 | +127,278 |
| Dover | 134,158 | 125,666 | -8,492 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 63 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 57 |
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 38 |
| 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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 474,994 |
| France | 450,762 |
| Italy | 432,739 |
| Indonesia | 289,054 |
| Portugal | 147,069 |
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 | 249,077 | 225,917 | -23,160 |
| France | 233,569 | 217,193 | -16,376 |
| Italy | 233,768 | 198,971 | -34,797 |
| Indonesia | 182,974 | 106,080 | -76,894 |
| Portugal | 70,617 | 76,452 | +5,835 |
| Spain | 60,020 | 70,738 | +10,718 |
| Hungary | 54,524 | 54,083 | -441 |
| Ireland | 51,260 | 42,451 | -8,809 |
| Austria | 68,756 | 22,244 | -46,512 |
| Turkey | 64,065 | 20,332 | -43,733 |
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 | 57,830 |
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 | 34,072 | 23,758 | -10,314 |
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) | 1,976,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 359,337 |
| Air transport | 73,244 |
| Other | 57,830 |
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) | 1,045,545 | 930,968 | -114,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,982 | 149,355 | -60,627 |
| Air transport | 62,329 | 10,915 | -51,414 |
| Other | 34,072 | 23,758 | -10,314 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,806,652 |
| Southampton | 253,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,561 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,730 |
| 000 | 57,830 |
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 | 941,760 | 864,892 | -76,868 |
| Southampton | 136,655 | 116,847 | -19,808 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,053 | 32,508 | -37,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,729 | 8,001 | -52,728 |
| 000 | 34,072 | 23,758 | -10,314 |
| 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