Import/export HS code 291219: Various aldehydes
All other types of aldehydes not listed separately, used in various industrial applications
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 | 10,309,222 |
| Germany | 9,105,951 |
| United States | 7,319,784 |
| France | 5,677,873 |
| Switzerland | 4,281,898 |
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 | 6,505,753 | 3,803,469 | -2,702,284 |
| Germany | 4,583,212 | 4,522,739 | -60,473 |
| United States | 5,236,964 | 2,082,820 | -3,154,144 |
| France | 3,816,491 | 1,861,382 | -1,955,109 |
| Switzerland | 2,681,252 | 1,600,646 | -1,080,606 |
| India | 252,937 | 2,385,078 | +2,132,141 |
| Netherlands | 976,375 | 1,646,305 | +669,930 |
| Belgium | 1,015,882 | 958,916 | -56,966 |
| Romania | 0 | 1,620,451 | +1,620,451 |
| Sweden | 757,503 | 596,437 | -161,066 |
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 | 11,230,882 |
| Germany | 9,763,543 |
| India | 7,618,216 |
| United States | 7,526,311 |
| France | 4,488,872 |
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 | 7,013,215 | 4,217,667 | -2,795,548 |
| Germany | 4,609,934 | 5,153,609 | +543,675 |
| India | 4,012,372 | 3,605,844 | -406,528 |
| United States | 4,596,025 | 2,930,286 | -1,665,739 |
| France | 2,351,938 | 2,136,934 | -215,004 |
| Romania | 1,647,670 | 1,962,686 | +315,016 |
| Japan | 958,078 | 519,057 | -439,021 |
| Sweden | 802,942 | 641,709 | -161,233 |
| Spain | 300,342 | 246,015 | -54,327 |
| Austria | 199,745 | 197,178 | -2,567 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +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) | 27,546,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,787,948 |
| Air transport | 5,956,411 |
| Other | 192,657 |
| Road transport | 117,343 |
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) | 14,220,952 | 13,325,233 | -895,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,888,655 | 6,899,293 | -1,989,362 |
| Air transport | 4,074,811 | 1,881,600 | -2,193,211 |
| Other | 108,725 | 83,932 | -24,793 |
| Road transport | 101,368 | 15,975 | -85,393 |
| Rail transport | 7,459 | 0 | -7,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,970,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,224,216 |
| Dover | 5,986,087 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,982,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,906,981 |
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 | 6,997,798 | 5,972,323 | -1,025,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,885,534 | 5,338,682 | +453,148 |
| Dover | 2,957,720 | 3,028,367 | +70,647 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,216,550 | 2,766,374 | -450,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,127,472 | 779,509 | -1,347,963 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,416,012 | 560,959 | -855,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,424,764 | 441,419 | -983,345 |
| Hull | 1,176,070 | 383,476 | -792,594 |
| Southampton | 635,688 | 668,485 | +32,797 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 143,790 | 455,689 | +311,899 |
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 | 33 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 118 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 115 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 99 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 97 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 88 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 69 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 57 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO.LIMITED | 56 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,292,954 |
| Ireland | 2,965,629 |
| Singapore | 2,783,882 |
| Spain | 2,738,344 |
| Netherlands | 2,532,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,637,406 | 3,655,548 | -981,858 |
| Ireland | 1,694,395 | 1,271,234 | -423,161 |
| Singapore | 1,395,559 | 1,388,323 | -7,236 |
| Spain | 1,304,994 | 1,433,350 | +128,356 |
| Netherlands | 1,685,682 | 846,716 | -838,966 |
| Switzerland | 1,363,499 | 1,032,941 | -330,558 |
| Germany | 1,342,722 | 971,622 | -371,100 |
| China | 790,513 | 1,010,493 | +219,980 |
| Mexico | 935,158 | 782,790 | -152,368 |
| India | 980,437 | 597,815 | -382,622 |
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 | 877,048 |
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 | 434,467 | 442,581 | +8,114 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,290,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,075,766 |
| Air transport | 6,292,068 |
| Other | 977,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,554,843 | 7,735,358 | -1,819,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,778,239 | 6,297,527 | -1,480,712 |
| Air transport | 3,387,499 | 2,904,569 | -482,930 |
| Other | 449,962 | 527,972 | +78,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,552,549 |
| Southampton | 5,547,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,645,677 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,884,843 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,621,221 |
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 | 4,274,326 | 3,278,223 | -996,103 |
| Southampton | 2,210,688 | 3,336,439 | +1,125,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,751,567 | 1,894,110 | -857,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,449,332 | 1,435,511 | -1,013,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,616,829 | 2,004,392 | +387,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,118,223 | 1,275,134 | +156,911 |
| Hull | 1,388,866 | 699,854 | -689,012 |
| Holyhead | 1,241,812 | 742,325 | -499,487 |
| Felixstowe | 1,082,510 | 667,139 | -415,371 |
| 000 | 449,962 | 527,972 | +78,010 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of aldehydes not listed separately, used in various industrial applications