Import/export HS code 291229: Various benzaldehyde derivatives
Other chemicals similar to benzaldehyde, used in industries like food and cosmetics
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,387,924 |
| Mexico | 1,982,821 |
| Switzerland | 1,192,418 |
| China | 1,180,547 |
| Belgium | 886,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,387,924 | 0 | -2,387,924 |
| Mexico | 786,244 | 1,196,577 | +410,333 |
| Switzerland | 644,273 | 548,145 | -96,128 |
| China | 574,296 | 606,251 | +31,955 |
| Belgium | 533,042 | 353,270 | -179,772 |
| Japan | 372,064 | 467,091 | +95,027 |
| India | 347,407 | 355,182 | +7,775 |
| Spain | 337,339 | 314,322 | -23,017 |
| Germany | 375,825 | 247,980 | -127,845 |
| United States | 245,792 | 187,262 | -58,530 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,767,525 |
| Austria | 2,387,924 |
| China | 1,731,307 |
| India | 1,237,732 |
| Spain | 1,150,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,301,054 | 1,466,471 | +165,417 |
| Austria | 2,387,924 | 0 | -2,387,924 |
| China | 842,570 | 888,737 | +46,167 |
| India | 607,342 | 630,390 | +23,048 |
| Spain | 650,974 | 499,392 | -151,582 |
| Japan | 373,967 | 475,911 | +101,944 |
| United States | 295,712 | 231,587 | -64,125 |
| Germany | 175,492 | 151,507 | -23,985 |
| Switzerland | 142,920 | 149,029 | +6,109 |
| France | 67,338 | 39,677 | -27,661 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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) | 5,914,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,153,630 |
| Air transport | 2,313,003 |
| Other | 241,050 |
| Road transport | 31,495 |
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) | 3,896,897 | 2,017,748 | -1,879,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,750,596 | 1,403,034 | -347,562 |
| Air transport | 1,197,795 | 1,115,208 | -82,587 |
| Other | 154,401 | 86,649 | -67,752 |
| Road transport | 30,321 | 1,174 | -29,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,809,594 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,759,746 |
| Felixstowe | 1,479,560 |
| Southampton | 1,114,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 860,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,974,996 | 834,598 | -2,140,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 900,355 | 859,391 | -40,964 |
| Felixstowe | 727,142 | 752,418 | +25,276 |
| Southampton | 443,742 | 671,248 | +227,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 578,557 | 281,566 | -296,991 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,960 | 200,053 | -58,907 |
| London | 136,346 | 275,298 | +138,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 271,509 | 133,670 | -137,839 |
| Thamesport | 194,084 | 118,325 | -75,759 |
| 000 | 154,401 | 86,649 | -67,752 |
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 | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 102 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 89 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 64 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 44 |
| UNGERER LIMITED | 44 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 42 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 41 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 35 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,810,372 |
| Spain | 8,562,182 |
| United States | 6,877,851 |
| Germany | 6,590,716 |
| Netherlands | 5,155,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4,134,397 | 4,675,975 | +541,578 |
| Spain | 4,197,130 | 4,365,052 | +167,922 |
| United States | 4,163,496 | 2,714,355 | -1,449,141 |
| Germany | 3,321,000 | 3,269,716 | -51,284 |
| Netherlands | 3,360,824 | 1,794,814 | -1,566,010 |
| Brazil | 2,819,493 | 2,188,022 | -631,471 |
| Mexico | 1,683,260 | 1,886,828 | +203,568 |
| Turkey | 1,543,897 | 1,213,069 | -330,828 |
| France | 1,204,507 | 1,491,443 | +286,936 |
| Singapore | 1,419,820 | 1,080,406 | -339,414 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,329 | 3,596 | -733 |
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) | 40,583,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,666,389 |
| Air transport | 785,590 |
| Rail transport | 45,927 |
| Other | 7,925 |
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) | 23,179,268 | 17,404,039 | -5,775,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,584,574 | 10,081,815 | +1,497,241 |
| Air transport | 515,847 | 269,743 | -246,104 |
| Rail transport | 45,927 | 0 | -45,927 |
| Other | 4,329 | 3,596 | -733 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,918,706 |
| Hull | 10,182,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,695,430 |
| Southampton | 8,368,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,295,542 |
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 | 5,400,465 | 6,518,241 | +1,117,776 |
| Hull | 4,860,132 | 5,322,277 | +462,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,601,857 | 4,093,573 | -1,508,284 |
| Southampton | 3,476,628 | 4,892,141 | +1,415,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,219,866 | 2,075,676 | -3,144,190 |
| Felixstowe | 2,814,735 | 2,041,697 | -773,038 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,630,738 | 1,514,417 | -1,116,321 |
| Dover | 1,066,125 | 394,011 | -672,114 |
| Middlesbrough | 579,561 | 414,950 | -164,611 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,564 | 131,281 | -25,283 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemicals similar to benzaldehyde, used in industries like food and cosmetics