Import/export HS code 291212: Acetaldehyde (Ethanal)
A liquid chemical used in making acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,032,559 |
| Netherlands | 603,609 |
| India | 495,792 |
| France | 456,239 |
| United States | 183,587 |
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 | 1,625,350 | 407,209 | -1,218,141 |
| Netherlands | 280,082 | 323,527 | +43,445 |
| India | 381,827 | 113,965 | -267,862 |
| France | 107,713 | 348,526 | +240,813 |
| United States | 97,477 | 86,110 | -11,367 |
| Germany | 81,062 | 31,909 | -49,153 |
| Slovenia | 2,708 | 4,591 | +1,883 |
| Belgium | 4,217 | 2,434 | -1,783 |
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 | 2,032,559 |
| Germany | 746,977 |
| India | 497,112 |
| France | 429,146 |
| United States | 184,132 |
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 | 1,625,350 | 407,209 | -1,218,141 |
| Germany | 390,045 | 356,932 | -33,113 |
| India | 383,147 | 113,965 | -269,182 |
| France | 80,620 | 348,526 | +267,906 |
| United States | 97,084 | 87,048 | -10,036 |
| Slovenia | 2,708 | 4,591 | +1,883 |
| Switzerland | 1,482 | 0 | -1,482 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 2,528,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 757,623 |
| Air transport | 612,733 |
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) | 2,007,177 | 521,174 | -1,486,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 395,162 | 362,461 | -32,701 |
| Air transport | 178,097 | 434,636 | +256,539 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,432,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 599,478 |
| Killingholme | 259,675 |
| Harwich | 246,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 244,205 |
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 | 1,911,635 | 521,174 | -1,390,461 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,065 | 433,413 | +267,348 |
| Killingholme | 180,353 | 79,322 | -101,031 |
| Harwich | 212,101 | 34,343 | -177,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 244,205 | +244,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,542 | 0 | -95,542 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,789 | 1,223 | -5,566 |
| Dover | 2,708 | 4,591 | +1,883 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 363,915 |
| Turkey | 280,823 |
| Singapore | 240,678 |
| Germany | 230,592 |
| Brazil | 199,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 209,613 | 154,302 | -55,311 |
| Turkey | 122,408 | 158,415 | +36,007 |
| Singapore | 167,819 | 72,859 | -94,960 |
| Germany | 122,208 | 108,384 | -13,824 |
| Brazil | 110,136 | 89,056 | -21,080 |
| Mexico | 57,202 | 85,735 | +28,533 |
| Slovenia | 88,146 | 48,059 | -40,087 |
| Italy | 78,395 | 44,421 | -33,974 |
| India | 58,800 | 49,649 | -9,151 |
| Spain | 57,497 | 37,865 | -19,632 |
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) | 1,039,063 |
| Air transport | 958,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 364,963 |
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) | 507,710 | 531,353 | +23,643 |
| Air transport | 521,922 | 436,588 | -85,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 241,708 | 123,255 | -118,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 709,461 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 708,940 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,833 |
| Harwich | 271,917 |
| Manchester Airport | 147,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 405,389 | 304,072 | -101,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 369,745 | 339,195 | -30,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,194 | 104,639 | -72,555 |
| Harwich | 147,534 | 124,383 | -23,151 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,005 | 82,933 | +17,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,834 | 39,329 | +8,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,118 | 35,180 | +3,062 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,881 | 10,254 | -6,627 |
| London | 10,675 | 16,372 | +5,697 |
| Dover | 6,338 | 14,518 | +8,180 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A liquid chemical used in making acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors