Import/export HS code 291242: Ethylvanillin
A stronger version of vanillin, used as a flavoring in sweets and baked goods
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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 | 1,293,521 |
| France | 687,324 |
| Germany | 468,862 |
| Netherlands | 102,760 |
| Spain | 68,132 |
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 | 763,763 | 529,758 | -234,005 |
| France | 500,208 | 187,116 | -313,092 |
| Germany | 108,201 | 360,661 | +252,460 |
| Netherlands | 39,039 | 63,721 | +24,682 |
| Spain | 48,102 | 20,030 | -28,072 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,749 | +3,749 |
| Norway | 0 | 888 | +888 |
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 | 1,918,605 |
| United States | 703,858 |
| France | 2,773 |
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 | 946,023 | 972,582 | +26,559 |
| United States | 512,105 | 191,753 | -320,352 |
| France | 1,185 | 1,588 | +403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 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) | 1,275,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,222,876 |
| Other | 102,958 |
| Air transport | 12,105 |
| Road transport | 11,847 |
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) | 746,621 | 528,829 | -217,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 631,300 | 591,576 | -39,724 |
| Other | 76,558 | 26,400 | -50,158 |
| Air transport | 4,834 | 7,271 | +2,437 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,847 | +11,847 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,004,283 |
| Felixstowe | 957,161 |
| Southampton | 247,595 |
| 000 | 102,958 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,338 |
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 | 534,181 | 470,102 | -64,079 |
| Felixstowe | 560,422 | 396,739 | -163,683 |
| Southampton | 144,762 | 102,833 | -41,929 |
| 000 | 76,558 | 26,400 | -50,158 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 80,338 | +80,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,061 | 3,749 | -60,312 |
| Thamesport | 34,523 | 16,577 | -17,946 |
| ZLC | 0 | 41,548 | +41,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,055 | 0 | -29,055 |
| London | 10,917 | 1,676 | -9,241 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 32 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 32 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 25 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 20 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 19 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 19 |
| S.R.S.AROMATICS LIMITED | 10 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 8 |
| INDUSTRIAL FRAGRANCES LTD | 5 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 264,008 |
| Germany | 121,869 |
| Jordan | 64,615 |
| Ireland | 64,251 |
| Spain | 38,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 122,888 | 141,120 | +18,232 |
| Germany | 40,865 | 81,004 | +40,139 |
| Jordan | 9,508 | 55,107 | +45,599 |
| Ireland | 27,926 | 36,325 | +8,399 |
| Spain | 8,299 | 30,394 | +22,095 |
| Egypt | 3,267 | 18,979 | +15,712 |
| South Africa | 873 | 17,804 | +16,931 |
| France | 15,962 | 0 | -15,962 |
| Colombia | 0 | 10,438 | +10,438 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,381 | 3,323 | +942 |
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) | 489,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,802 |
| Air transport | 9,969 |
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) | 200,522 | 288,843 | +88,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,474 | 102,328 | +57,854 |
| Air transport | 6,646 | 3,323 | -3,323 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 220,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,895 |
| Holyhead | 64,251 |
| London | 62,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 96,534 | 123,497 | +26,963 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,539 | 102,328 | +79,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,501 | 30,394 | -41,107 |
| Holyhead | 27,926 | 36,325 | +8,399 |
| London | 0 | 62,396 | +62,396 |
| Harwich | 21,935 | 32,935 | +11,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,303 | 3,296 | -7 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 873 | 3,323 | +2,450 |
| ZLC | 3,392 | 0 | -3,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,381 | 0 | -2,381 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291242
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A stronger version of vanillin, used as a flavoring in sweets and baked goods