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 | 13,189,026 |
| Spain | 6,764,639 |
| Germany | 2,916,342 |
| Belgium | 1,882,458 |
| Netherlands | 1,003,520 |
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 | 8,912,759 | 4,276,267 | -4,636,492 |
| Spain | 3,406,655 | 3,357,984 | -48,671 |
| Germany | 1,513,094 | 1,403,248 | -109,846 |
| Belgium | 1,223,411 | 659,047 | -564,364 |
| Netherlands | 579,157 | 424,363 | -154,794 |
| United States | 427,891 | 481,017 | +53,126 |
| France | 237,865 | 265,250 | +27,385 |
| Switzerland | 1,320 | 122,411 | +121,091 |
| Ireland | 50,204 | 30,897 | -19,307 |
| Italy | 2,115 | 51,150 | +49,035 |
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 | 14,062,000 |
| Spain | 7,758,307 |
| Germany | 2,667,394 |
| United States | 1,006,762 |
| France | 861,802 |
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 | 9,137,048 | 4,924,952 | -4,212,096 |
| Spain | 4,367,327 | 3,390,980 | -976,347 |
| Germany | 1,443,201 | 1,224,193 | -219,008 |
| United States | 442,024 | 564,738 | +122,714 |
| France | 402,456 | 459,346 | +56,890 |
| South Africa | 216,408 | 157,054 | -59,354 |
| Saudi Arabia | 92,954 | 116,841 | +23,887 |
| Belgium | 78,522 | 82,767 | +4,245 |
| Netherlands | 78,942 | 6,470 | -72,472 |
| Israel | 34,263 | 21,095 | -13,168 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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) | 13,787,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,484,583 |
| Other | 115,308 |
| Air transport | 96,445 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,099,887 | 8,687,695 | +3,587,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,166,731 | 2,317,852 | -8,848,879 |
| Other | 52,480 | 62,828 | +10,348 |
| Air transport | 40,670 | 55,775 | +15,105 |
| 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 | 21,469,250 |
| London | 2,296,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,371,210 |
| Felixstowe | 905,524 |
| Hull | 552,000 |
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 | 13,393,688 | 8,075,562 | -5,318,126 |
| London | 1,220,471 | 1,075,790 | -144,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 517,876 | 853,334 | +335,458 |
| Felixstowe | 429,090 | 476,434 | +47,344 |
| Hull | 408,580 | 143,420 | -265,160 |
| Dover | 55,656 | 173,954 | +118,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,049 | 13,372 | -153,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 116,457 | +116,457 |
| 000 | 52,480 | 62,828 | +10,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,174 | 35,831 | +3,657 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 52 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 47 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 22 |
| RUBIX U.K. LIMITED | 19 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 19 |
| WASDELL PACKAGING LIMITED | 17 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 2,596,374 |
| Ireland | 2,274,495 |
| Netherlands | 570,479 |
| Poland | 321,041 |
| France | 320,149 |
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 | 1,324,907 | 1,271,467 | -53,440 |
| Ireland | 1,286,671 | 987,824 | -298,847 |
| Netherlands | 435,777 | 134,702 | -301,075 |
| Poland | 253,972 | 67,069 | -186,903 |
| France | 139,854 | 180,295 | +40,441 |
| Viet Nam | 30,051 | 30,584 | +533 |
| Sweden | 29,471 | 22,983 | -6,488 |
| Malaysia | 9,681 | 24,691 | +15,010 |
| Italy | 85 | 27,009 | +26,924 |
| 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 | 268,898 |
| Finland | 80,582 |
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 | 159,560 | 109,338 | -50,222 |
| Finland | 44,123 | 36,459 | -7,664 |
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) | 5,597,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 434,662 |
| Other | 406,162 |
| Air transport | 47,066 |
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) | 3,152,366 | 2,445,097 | -707,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,153 | 208,509 | -17,644 |
| Other | 223,631 | 182,531 | -41,100 |
| Air transport | 24,213 | 22,853 | -1,360 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,498,457 |
| Felixstowe | 1,429,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,372,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 729,916 |
| Holyhead | 414,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 990,336 | 508,121 | -482,215 |
| Felixstowe | 768,685 | 661,249 | -107,436 |
| Liverpool Docks | 662,952 | 709,400 | +46,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,771 | 458,145 | +186,374 |
| Holyhead | 334,914 | 79,915 | -254,999 |
| 000 | 223,631 | 182,531 | -41,100 |
| Middlesbrough | 178,667 | 48,246 | -130,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,627 | 116,000 | +60,373 |
| Heysham | 65,174 | 21,481 | -43,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,949 | 33,595 | -6,354 |
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