Import/export HS code 291241: Vanillin
A popular flavoring agent with a vanilla scent, used in food, beverages, and perfumes
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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 | 10,706,918 |
| Germany | 3,497,657 |
| France | 1,631,349 |
| Netherlands | 1,204,850 |
| Italy | 739,965 |
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 | 5,731,668 | 4,975,250 | -756,418 |
| Germany | 1,685,371 | 1,812,286 | +126,915 |
| France | 780,116 | 851,233 | +71,117 |
| Netherlands | 850,998 | 353,852 | -497,146 |
| Italy | 391,820 | 348,145 | -43,675 |
| Thailand | 0 | 681,881 | +681,881 |
| Indonesia | 208,533 | 68,915 | -139,618 |
| India | 115,566 | 0 | -115,566 |
| Belgium | 97,553 | 3,061 | -94,492 |
| Switzerland | 42,793 | 56,247 | +13,454 |
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 | 16,300,395 |
| France | 886,418 |
| Thailand | 755,894 |
| Italy | 525,168 |
| United States | 315,249 |
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 | 8,447,263 | 7,853,132 | -594,131 |
| France | 505,142 | 381,276 | -123,866 |
| Thailand | 0 | 755,894 | +755,894 |
| Italy | 480,391 | 44,777 | -435,614 |
| United States | 264,315 | 50,934 | -213,381 |
| Indonesia | 208,533 | 68,915 | -139,618 |
| India | 115,566 | 5,617 | -109,949 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 53,811 | +53,811 |
| Germany | 14,925 | 30,103 | +15,178 |
| Norway | 24,483 | 3,477 | -21,006 |
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 | 6 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 7,790,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,292,419 |
| Air transport | 3,282,520 |
| Other | 772,791 |
| Road transport | 282,843 |
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) | 4,331,334 | 3,458,954 | -872,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,875,048 | 3,417,371 | -457,677 |
| Air transport | 1,406,555 | 1,875,965 | +469,410 |
| Other | 473,765 | 299,026 | -174,739 |
| Road transport | 54,903 | 227,940 | +173,037 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,745,402 |
| Dover | 3,642,577 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,947,936 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,299,557 |
| 000 | 772,791 |
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 | 3,854,356 | 2,891,046 | -963,310 |
| Dover | 1,813,781 | 1,828,796 | +15,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,166,310 | 1,781,626 | +615,316 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,305,957 | 993,600 | -312,357 |
| 000 | 473,765 | 299,026 | -174,739 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 387,940 | 123,589 | -264,351 |
| Southampton | 301,146 | 198,710 | -102,436 |
| ZLC | 264,569 | 166,596 | -97,973 |
| London | 36,214 | 359,086 | +322,872 |
| 499 | 109,310 | 257,103 | +147,793 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 107 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 93 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 88 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 55 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 50 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 45 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 44 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 37 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 381,975 |
| Japan | 211,056 |
| Ireland | 204,667 |
| Netherlands | 200,535 |
| Slovenia | 113,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 187,297 | 194,678 | +7,381 |
| Japan | 63,133 | 147,923 | +84,790 |
| Ireland | 163,761 | 40,906 | -122,855 |
| Netherlands | 36,883 | 163,652 | +126,769 |
| Slovenia | 92,047 | 21,398 | -70,649 |
| France | 32,467 | 68,698 | +36,231 |
| Sri Lanka | 45,128 | 42,379 | -2,749 |
| Jordan | 39,893 | 39,959 | +66 |
| Indonesia | 71,022 | 3,963 | -67,059 |
| Antarctica | 0 | 66,994 | +66,994 |
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 | 2,451 |
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 | 2,451 | 0 | -2,451 |
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) | 1,123,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 587,774 |
| Air transport | 155,571 |
| Other | 2,451 |
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) | 545,754 | 577,467 | +31,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,098 | 373,676 | +159,578 |
| Air transport | 144,549 | 11,022 | -133,527 |
| Other | 2,451 | 0 | -2,451 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 788,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 326,081 |
| Felixstowe | 174,302 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,715 |
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 | 377,756 | 410,706 | +32,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,172 | 146,909 | -32,263 |
| Felixstowe | 18,800 | 155,502 | +136,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,378 | 120,043 | +115,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,236 | 1,479 | -113,757 |
| Holyhead | 65,408 | 40,906 | -24,502 |
| Southampton | 18,436 | 51,295 | +32,859 |
| Milford | 64,640 | 0 | -64,640 |
| Fishguard | 31,262 | 0 | -31,262 |
| Dover | 0 | 22,632 | +22,632 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A popular flavoring agent with a vanilla scent, used in food, beverages, and perfumes