Import/export HS code 291411: Acetone
A common solvent used in cleaning products, nail polish removers, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 12,037,203 |
| Spain | 5,189,220 |
| Germany | 2,637,257 |
| Belgium | 1,993,457 |
| Netherlands | 1,027,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 9,207,695 | 2,829,508 | -6,378,187 |
| Spain | 3,165,498 | 2,023,722 | -1,141,776 |
| Germany | 1,508,412 | 1,128,845 | -379,567 |
| Belgium | 1,386,926 | 606,531 | -780,395 |
| Netherlands | 726,862 | 300,717 | -426,145 |
| United States | 355,667 | 441,145 | +85,478 |
| France | 225,829 | 185,598 | -40,231 |
| Switzerland | 1,320 | 80,187 | +78,867 |
| Ireland | 43,705 | 18,900 | -24,805 |
| Italy | 0 | 22,575 | +22,575 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 12,821,962 |
| Spain | 6,390,414 |
| Germany | 2,558,864 |
| United States | 865,701 |
| France | 748,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 9,395,382 | 3,426,580 | -5,968,802 |
| Spain | 4,333,696 | 2,056,718 | -2,276,978 |
| Germany | 1,604,214 | 954,650 | -649,564 |
| United States | 367,391 | 498,310 | +130,919 |
| France | 386,921 | 361,805 | -25,116 |
| South Africa | 178,737 | 122,055 | -56,682 |
| Belgium | 77,720 | 59,106 | -18,614 |
| Saudi Arabia | 70,130 | 49,147 | -20,983 |
| Netherlands | 77,261 | 5,596 | -71,665 |
| Israel | 31,942 | 20,348 | -11,594 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 13,984,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,138,991 |
| Air transport | 90,199 |
| Other | 78,346 |
| Road transport | 1,320 |
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) | 11,479,566 | 2,504,791 | -8,974,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,053,406 | 5,085,585 | +32,179 |
| Air transport | 48,258 | 41,941 | -6,317 |
| Other | 45,981 | 32,365 | -13,616 |
| Road transport | 1,320 | 0 | -1,320 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 18,909,919 |
| London | 2,246,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,059,794 |
| Felixstowe | 810,956 |
| Hull | 553,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 13,628,251 | 5,281,668 | -8,346,583 |
| London | 1,197,480 | 1,049,494 | -147,986 |
| Immingham Docks | 529,417 | 530,377 | +960 |
| Felixstowe | 423,724 | 387,232 | -36,492 |
| Hull | 438,493 | 114,610 | -323,883 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,063 | 22,101 | -149,962 |
| Dover | 65,683 | 124,651 | +58,968 |
| 000 | 45,981 | 32,365 | -13,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,762 | 28,189 | -11,573 |
| Thamesport | 18,029 | 26,949 | +8,920 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 58 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 48 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 43 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 21 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 19 |
| RUBIX U.K. LIMITED | 17 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 17 |
| WASDELL PACKAGING LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,119,331 |
| Ireland | 1,974,263 |
| Netherlands | 558,173 |
| Poland | 305,698 |
| France | 277,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,222,196 | 897,135 | -325,061 |
| Ireland | 1,025,553 | 948,710 | -76,843 |
| Netherlands | 485,740 | 72,433 | -413,307 |
| Poland | 258,275 | 47,423 | -210,852 |
| France | 147,561 | 130,030 | -17,531 |
| Viet Nam | 33,133 | 22,183 | -10,950 |
| Sweden | 31,624 | 15,701 | -15,923 |
| Malaysia | 13,569 | 24,691 | +11,122 |
| Italy | 85 | 25,895 | +25,810 |
| Philippines | 24,775 | 0 | -24,775 |
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 | 253,306 |
| Finland | 76,235 |
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 | 166,432 | 86,874 | -79,558 |
| Finland | 43,816 | 32,419 | -11,397 |
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) | 4,715,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 474,864 |
| Other | 375,775 |
| Air transport | 46,108 |
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) | 2,768,858 | 1,946,534 | -822,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,278 | 154,586 | -165,692 |
| Other | 227,743 | 148,032 | -79,711 |
| Air transport | 24,247 | 21,861 | -2,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,291,155 |
| London | 1,201,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,139,238 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 683,524 |
| Holyhead | 379,906 |
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 | 762,580 | 528,575 | -234,005 |
| London | 946,041 | 255,220 | -690,821 |
| Liverpool Docks | 686,024 | 453,214 | -232,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,074 | 407,450 | +131,376 |
| Holyhead | 42,654 | 337,252 | +294,598 |
| 000 | 227,743 | 148,032 | -79,711 |
| Middlesbrough | 178,667 | 0 | -178,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,237 | 61,497 | -8,740 |
| Heysham | 69,132 | 14,510 | -54,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,964 | 30,571 | -14,393 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common solvent used in cleaning products, nail polish removers, and industrial applications