Import/export HS code 291249: Various vanillin derivatives
Other chemicals similar to vanillin, used in food and fragrance industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,030,355 |
| India | 2,608,818 |
| Belgium | 1,967,156 |
| China | 1,933,519 |
| Germany | 534,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 974,055 | 2,056,300 | +1,082,245 |
| India | 880,542 | 1,728,276 | +847,734 |
| Belgium | 1,733,189 | 233,967 | -1,499,222 |
| China | 893,424 | 1,040,095 | +146,671 |
| Germany | 323,767 | 210,787 | -112,980 |
| Switzerland | 185,079 | 189,289 | +4,210 |
| Mexico | 0 | 271,820 | +271,820 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 81,316 | 130,494 | +49,178 |
| Netherlands | 84,013 | 96,584 | +12,571 |
| United States | 102,941 | 70,417 | -32,524 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,834,272 |
| India | 2,676,900 |
| China | 2,652,408 |
| Germany | 513,555 |
| Mexico | 314,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,602,025 | 2,232,247 | -369,778 |
| India | 917,081 | 1,759,819 | +842,738 |
| China | 1,237,078 | 1,415,330 | +178,252 |
| Germany | 309,490 | 204,065 | -105,425 |
| Mexico | 14,346 | 299,982 | +285,636 |
| United States | 167,621 | 93,784 | -73,837 |
| France | 16,628 | 44,808 | +28,180 |
| Switzerland | 34,313 | 20,474 | -13,839 |
| Israel | 33,419 | 12,367 | -21,052 |
| Japan | 17,398 | 21,957 | +4,559 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,079,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,574,124 |
| Air transport | 790,198 |
| Other | 56,718 |
| Road transport | 2,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,267,704 | 2,811,542 | -456,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,802,646 | 2,771,478 | +968,832 |
| Air transport | 249,486 | 540,712 | +291,226 |
| Other | 50,176 | 6,542 | -43,634 |
| Road transport | 2,203 | 0 | -2,203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,430,173 |
| Felixstowe | 3,606,697 |
| Southampton | 563,913 |
| Eurotunnel | 551,854 |
| London | 398,452 |
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 | 2,378,867 | 2,051,306 | -327,561 |
| Felixstowe | 1,420,642 | 2,186,055 | +765,413 |
| Southampton | 147,426 | 416,487 | +269,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 258,705 | 293,149 | +34,444 |
| London | 255,973 | 142,479 | -113,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,885 | 315,373 | +245,488 |
| Thamesport | 129,323 | 124,523 | -4,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,509 | 100,742 | -33,767 |
| Birmingham Airport | 110,425 | 124,551 | +14,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 76,539 | 148,269 | +71,730 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 198,899 |
| Germany | 123,937 |
| Japan | 94,474 |
| France | 75,269 |
| United States | 68,439 |
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 | 60,244 | 138,655 | +78,411 |
| Germany | 65,948 | 57,989 | -7,959 |
| Japan | 17,698 | 76,776 | +59,078 |
| France | 30,109 | 45,160 | +15,051 |
| United States | 45,449 | 22,990 | -22,459 |
| Netherlands | 44,106 | 7,816 | -36,290 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,869 | 11,508 | -21,361 |
| Turkey | 10,782 | 26,824 | +16,042 |
| China | 8,882 | 13,176 | +4,294 |
| Spain | 0 | 13,555 | +13,555 |
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) | 396,935 |
| Air transport | 280,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,457 |
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) | 153,937 | 242,998 | +89,061 |
| Air transport | 169,323 | 111,397 | -57,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,606 | 90,851 | +57,245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 346,726 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,159 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,157 |
| Manchester Airport | 51,965 |
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 | 133,322 | 213,404 | +80,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,980 | 85,179 | +63,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,120 | 59,840 | +20,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,333 | 26,824 | -12,509 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,170 | 9,795 | -32,375 |
| ZLC | 21,269 | 10,313 | -10,956 |
| Dover | 0 | 21,778 | +21,778 |
| Felixstowe | 20,615 | 0 | -20,615 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,388 | 4,625 | -7,763 |
| Newcastle Airport | 15,043 | 0 | -15,043 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291249
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemicals similar to vanillin, used in food and fragrance industries