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 | 1,643,327 |
| Belgium | 877,843 |
| China | 709,971 |
| Netherlands | 580,940 |
| Switzerland | 578,995 |
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 | 1,011,764 | 631,563 | -380,201 |
| Belgium | 535,592 | 342,251 | -193,341 |
| China | 312,770 | 397,201 | +84,431 |
| Netherlands | 260,757 | 320,183 | +59,426 |
| Switzerland | 207,098 | 371,897 | +164,799 |
| Spain | 144,804 | 149,924 | +5,120 |
| India | 97,155 | 92,239 | -4,916 |
| France | 84,303 | 94,702 | +10,399 |
| United States | 69,058 | 39,290 | -29,768 |
| 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 | 1,645,045 |
| China | 1,565,557 |
| Switzerland | 1,253,451 |
| India | 246,033 |
| Spain | 242,613 |
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 | 1,039,835 | 605,210 | -434,625 |
| China | 597,939 | 967,618 | +369,679 |
| Switzerland | 735,413 | 518,038 | -217,375 |
| India | 120,911 | 125,122 | +4,211 |
| Spain | 123,922 | 118,691 | -5,231 |
| United States | 65,347 | 51,637 | -13,710 |
| Mexico | 0 | 104,857 | +104,857 |
| Netherlands | 37,650 | 37,001 | -649 |
| France | 13,741 | 46,294 | +32,553 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,551,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,251,962 |
| Air transport | 468,503 |
| 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) | 1,890,577 | 1,661,245 | -229,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 646,738 | 605,224 | -41,514 |
| Air transport | 184,091 | 284,412 | +100,321 |
| 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 | 1,590,319 |
| Felixstowe | 725,715 |
| London | 557,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 414,404 |
| Killingholme | 382,888 |
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 | 799,719 | 790,600 | -9,119 |
| Felixstowe | 423,818 | 301,897 | -121,921 |
| London | 350,432 | 207,040 | -143,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,650 | 245,754 | +77,104 |
| Killingholme | 194,708 | 188,180 | -6,528 |
| Thamesport | 223,825 | 128,863 | -94,962 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,212 | 165,009 | +63,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,163 | 98,216 | -34,947 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,179 | 133,119 | +50,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,877 | 91,484 | +28,607 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 75 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 52 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 45 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 42 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 41 |
| GLOBAL ESSENCE UK LTD | 26 |
| ZANOS LTD | 26 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 57,255 |
| Netherlands | 41,131 |
| 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 | 49,288 | 7,967 | -41,321 |
| Netherlands | 25,335 | 15,796 | -9,539 |
| Spain | 6,015 | 29,663 | +23,648 |
| France | 10,902 | 18,969 | +8,067 |
| United States | 0 | 18,754 | +18,754 |
| Colombia | 11,782 | 3,862 | -7,920 |
| Nigeria | 13,075 | 0 | -13,075 |
| Turkey | 8,119 | 4,308 | -3,811 |
| Japan | 10,322 | 0 | -10,322 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 8,447 | +8,447 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 130,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,440 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 70,811 | 59,788 | -11,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,423 | 65,017 | +3,594 |
| 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 | 123,806 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,222 |
| 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 | 61,423 | 62,383 | +960 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,273 | 41,949 | +7,676 |
| ZLC | 13,365 | 5,576 | -7,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,075 | 5,787 | -7,288 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,524 | 10,420 | +4,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,613 | 1,843 | -8,770 |
| 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