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 | 1,973,623 |
| Netherlands | 598,845 |
| India | 509,021 |
| France | 183,596 |
| United States | 165,934 |
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 | 1,687,954 | 285,669 | -1,402,285 |
| Netherlands | 316,963 | 281,882 | -35,081 |
| India | 443,672 | 65,349 | -378,323 |
| France | 87,819 | 95,777 | +7,958 |
| United States | 85,558 | 80,376 | -5,182 |
| Germany | 60,409 | 52,562 | -7,847 |
| Belgium | 6,452 | 2,434 | -4,018 |
| Slovenia | 2,708 | 4,591 | +1,883 |
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 | 1,973,623 |
| Germany | 751,194 |
| India | 510,341 |
| United States | 166,479 |
| France | 149,757 |
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 | 1,687,954 | 285,669 | -1,402,285 |
| Germany | 416,181 | 335,013 | -81,168 |
| India | 444,992 | 65,349 | -379,643 |
| United States | 84,238 | 82,241 | -1,997 |
| France | 53,980 | 95,777 | +41,797 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +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) | 2,482,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 761,840 |
| Air transport | 315,691 |
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) | 2,131,626 | 351,018 | -1,780,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 420,371 | 341,469 | -78,902 |
| Air transport | 139,538 | 176,153 | +36,615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,387,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 303,659 |
| Killingholme | 296,556 |
| Harwich | 255,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 202,560 |
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 | 2,036,084 | 351,018 | -1,685,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,429 | 172,230 | +40,801 |
| Killingholme | 197,508 | 99,048 | -98,460 |
| Harwich | 220,155 | 35,270 | -184,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 202,560 | +202,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,542 | 0 | -95,542 |
| Dover | 2,708 | 4,591 | +1,883 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,789 | 0 | -6,789 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,320 | 3,923 | +2,603 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 357,014 |
| Turkey | 277,698 |
| Singapore | 240,678 |
| Germany | 222,819 |
| Brazil | 216,825 |
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 | 212,033 | 144,981 | -67,052 |
| Turkey | 124,353 | 153,345 | +28,992 |
| Singapore | 156,203 | 84,475 | -71,728 |
| Germany | 122,208 | 100,611 | -21,597 |
| Brazil | 131,012 | 85,813 | -45,199 |
| Mexico | 57,202 | 85,735 | +28,533 |
| Slovenia | 88,146 | 42,284 | -45,862 |
| Italy | 78,395 | 44,421 | -33,974 |
| India | 68,048 | 53,367 | -14,681 |
| Spain | 66,423 | 37,865 | -28,558 |
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) | 1,016,866 |
| Air transport | 970,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 378,827 |
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) | 497,216 | 519,650 | +22,434 |
| Air transport | 526,134 | 443,928 | -82,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 273,255 | 105,572 | -167,683 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 709,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 699,930 |
| London Gateway Port | 295,969 |
| Harwich | 276,141 |
| 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 | 398,921 | 310,878 | -88,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,251 | 340,679 | -18,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,744 | 99,225 | -97,519 |
| Harwich | 159,531 | 116,610 | -42,921 |
| Manchester Airport | 61,287 | 86,651 | +25,364 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,290 | 37,915 | -8,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,118 | 29,766 | -2,352 |
| London | 10,675 | 16,372 | +5,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,823 | 8,484 | -7,339 |
| 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