Import/export HS code 290629: Various aromatic alcohols
Other alcohols with a benzene ring, used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 17,455,693 |
| India | 989,153 |
| Germany | 900,729 |
| Netherlands | 816,106 |
| Spain | 734,585 |
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 | 8,711,687 | 8,744,006 | +32,319 |
| India | 521,566 | 467,587 | -53,979 |
| Germany | 349,984 | 550,745 | +200,761 |
| Netherlands | 95,584 | 720,522 | +624,938 |
| Spain | 206,853 | 527,732 | +320,879 |
| Switzerland | 448,222 | 187,836 | -260,386 |
| France | 178,236 | 46,824 | -131,412 |
| United States | 59,786 | 45,383 | -14,403 |
| Italy | 8,666 | 12,634 | +3,968 |
| Czechia | 9,860 | 10,865 | +1,005 |
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 | 18,085,662 |
| India | 1,075,872 |
| Germany | 830,021 |
| Spain | 796,243 |
| Switzerland | 538,058 |
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 | 9,091,647 | 8,994,015 | -97,632 |
| India | 581,262 | 494,610 | -86,652 |
| Germany | 288,676 | 541,345 | +252,669 |
| Spain | 101,362 | 694,881 | +593,519 |
| Switzerland | 393,660 | 144,398 | -249,262 |
| United States | 132,803 | 220,989 | +88,186 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 200,137 | +200,137 |
| Czechia | 9,860 | 19,351 | +9,491 |
| Japan | 9,557 | 0 | -9,557 |
| France | 2,692 | 5,835 | +3,143 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
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 | 4 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,286,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,262,839 |
| Air transport | 1,329,663 |
| Other | 36,599 |
| Road transport | 36,146 |
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) | 9,291,398 | 8,995,576 | -295,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 588,160 | 1,674,679 | +1,086,519 |
| Air transport | 685,523 | 644,140 | -41,383 |
| Other | 30,420 | 6,179 | -24,241 |
| Road transport | 30,376 | 5,770 | -24,606 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,773,376 |
| Felixstowe | 2,835,227 |
| ZLC | 1,274,702 |
| Dover | 1,205,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,106,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,840,270 | 5,933,106 | -907,164 |
| Felixstowe | 1,682,904 | 1,152,323 | -530,581 |
| ZLC | 70,500 | 1,204,202 | +1,133,702 |
| Dover | 211,028 | 994,033 | +783,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,563 | 504,504 | -97,059 |
| Harwich | 175,185 | 428,110 | +252,925 |
| London Stansted Airport | 388,973 | 142,725 | -246,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,472 | 191,616 | +70,144 |
| Thamesport | 110,710 | 163,758 | +53,048 |
| 499 | 14,550 | 191,842 | +177,292 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 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 | 116 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 69 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 59 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 50 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ETERNIS FINE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 42 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,414,011 |
| Netherlands | 1,152,802 |
| Switzerland | 312,626 |
| China | 302,216 |
| Germany | 94,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 459,200 | 954,811 | +495,611 |
| Netherlands | 1,117,547 | 35,255 | -1,082,292 |
| Switzerland | 301,667 | 10,959 | -290,708 |
| China | 250,766 | 51,450 | -199,316 |
| Germany | 84,855 | 10,087 | -74,768 |
| France | 34,668 | 35,505 | +837 |
| United States | 13,077 | 34,626 | +21,549 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,731 | 16,195 | -11,536 |
| Turkey | 29,527 | 7,949 | -21,578 |
| Nigeria | 18,056 | 8,836 | -9,220 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,863,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,705,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 793,202 | 1,069,999 | +276,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,591,019 | 114,924 | -1,476,095 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,729 | 53,351 | -27,378 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,722,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,594,799 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,436 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,078 |
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 | 700,038 | 1,022,208 | +322,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,490,977 | 103,822 | -1,387,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,042 | 8,874 | -91,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,344 | 42,092 | -6,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,296 | 17,782 | -22,514 |
| Southampton | 25,125 | 11,259 | -13,866 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,415 | 3,017 | -28,398 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,774 | 12,540 | -1,234 |
| ZLC | 4,855 | 14,452 | +9,597 |
| Felixstowe | 7,260 | 0 | -7,260 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290629
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other alcohols with a benzene ring, used in various industries