Import/export HS code 291423: Ionones and methylionones
Fragrance compounds used in perfumes and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,721,234 |
| Belgium | 844,083 |
| China | 754,288 |
| Switzerland | 581,937 |
| Netherlands | 544,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 947,944 | 773,290 | -174,654 |
| Belgium | 502,256 | 341,827 | -160,429 |
| China | 337,423 | 416,865 | +79,442 |
| Switzerland | 208,251 | 373,686 | +165,435 |
| Netherlands | 252,284 | 292,137 | +39,853 |
| Spain | 111,130 | 156,777 | +45,647 |
| India | 97,155 | 92,239 | -4,916 |
| France | 102,099 | 80,725 | -21,374 |
| United States | 69,117 | 39,818 | -29,299 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,990 | 71,474 | +69,484 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,676,887 |
| China | 1,581,216 |
| Switzerland | 1,213,106 |
| India | 251,041 |
| Spain | 244,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 938,708 | 738,179 | -200,529 |
| China | 624,497 | 956,719 | +332,222 |
| Switzerland | 721,462 | 491,644 | -229,818 |
| India | 120,911 | 130,130 | +9,219 |
| Spain | 125,593 | 118,996 | -6,597 |
| Mexico | 4,627 | 131,290 | +126,663 |
| United States | 60,779 | 56,792 | -3,987 |
| Netherlands | 37,650 | 37,001 | -649 |
| France | 14,899 | 46,362 | +31,463 |
| Singapore | 32,318 | 0 | -32,318 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +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) | 3,516,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,273,644 |
| Air transport | 540,235 |
| Other | 70,646 |
| Road transport | 31,739 |
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) | 1,807,433 | 1,708,743 | -98,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 638,808 | 634,836 | -3,972 |
| Air transport | 189,533 | 350,702 | +161,169 |
| Other | 53,217 | 17,429 | -35,788 |
| Road transport | 2,792 | 28,947 | +26,155 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,559,253 |
| Felixstowe | 692,250 |
| London | 661,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 411,158 |
| Killingholme | 395,470 |
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 | 777,425 | 781,828 | +4,403 |
| Felixstowe | 432,286 | 259,964 | -172,322 |
| London | 314,725 | 346,738 | +32,013 |
| Immingham Docks | 161,800 | 249,358 | +87,558 |
| Killingholme | 221,330 | 174,140 | -47,190 |
| Thamesport | 186,615 | 131,065 | -55,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,585 | 165,009 | +69,424 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,179 | 152,483 | +70,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,492 | 88,247 | -50,245 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,319 | 110,131 | +41,812 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 76 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 46 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 42 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 26 |
| ZANOS LTD | 26 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 22 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 51,665 |
| Netherlands | 39,305 |
| Spain | 35,678 |
| France | 29,871 |
| United States | 18,754 |
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 | 43,698 | 7,967 | -35,731 |
| Netherlands | 23,509 | 15,796 | -7,713 |
| Spain | 6,015 | 29,663 | +23,648 |
| France | 12,559 | 17,312 | +4,753 |
| United States | 0 | 18,754 | +18,754 |
| Nigeria | 13,075 | 0 | -13,075 |
| Colombia | 9,157 | 3,862 | -5,295 |
| Turkey | 8,119 | 4,308 | -3,811 |
| Japan | 10,322 | 0 | -10,322 |
| Malaysia | 2,663 | 5,784 | +3,121 |
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) | 124,614 |
| Air transport | 122,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,753 |
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) | 61,254 | 63,360 | +2,106 |
| Air transport | 65,259 | 57,125 | -8,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,075 | 10,678 | -2,397 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,980 |
| London Stansted Airport | 70,632 |
| ZLC | 18,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,862 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,944 |
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 | 61,254 | 60,726 | -528 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,683 | 41,949 | +13,266 |
| ZLC | 13,365 | 5,576 | -7,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,075 | 5,787 | -7,288 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,187 | 7,757 | -430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,988 | 1,843 | -6,145 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,036 | 0 | -7,036 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,891 | +4,891 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,373 | +1,373 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,261 | +1,261 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fragrance compounds used in perfumes and cosmetics