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 | 12,306,791 |
| Spain | 6,764,639 |
| Germany | 2,788,532 |
| Netherlands | 941,386 |
| Belgium | 910,237 |
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 | 7,864,816 | 4,441,975 | -3,422,841 |
| Spain | 4,027,442 | 2,737,197 | -1,290,245 |
| Germany | 1,530,777 | 1,257,755 | -273,022 |
| Netherlands | 547,213 | 394,173 | -153,040 |
| Belgium | 631,582 | 278,655 | -352,927 |
| United States | 416,859 | 396,185 | -20,674 |
| France | 237,534 | 288,037 | +50,503 |
| Switzerland | 1,320 | 122,411 | +121,091 |
| Ireland | 30,365 | 25,956 | -4,409 |
| 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 | 13,079,916 |
| Spain | 6,843,962 |
| Germany | 2,525,691 |
| United States | 909,392 |
| France | 872,024 |
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 | 8,437,231 | 4,642,685 | -3,794,546 |
| Spain | 4,073,769 | 2,770,193 | -1,303,576 |
| Germany | 1,385,852 | 1,139,839 | -246,013 |
| United States | 447,335 | 462,057 | +14,722 |
| France | 452,163 | 419,861 | -32,302 |
| South Africa | 225,295 | 148,681 | -76,614 |
| Saudi Arabia | 68,008 | 176,799 | +108,791 |
| Belgium | 58,510 | 81,974 | +23,464 |
| Netherlands | 78,942 | 8,433 | -70,509 |
| Israel | 28,786 | 30,381 | +1,595 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,475,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,683,075 |
| Air transport | 93,445 |
| Other | 88,252 |
| 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) | 5,401,182 | 8,073,870 | +2,672,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,818,508 | 1,864,567 | -7,953,941 |
| Air transport | 44,970 | 48,475 | +3,505 |
| Other | 30,365 | 57,887 | +27,522 |
| 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 | 19,673,184 |
| London | 2,051,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,427,317 |
| Felixstowe | 927,352 |
| Hull | 416,799 |
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 | 12,417,680 | 7,255,504 | -5,162,176 |
| London | 1,126,795 | 924,691 | -202,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 579,357 | 847,960 | +268,603 |
| Felixstowe | 509,662 | 417,690 | -91,972 |
| Hull | 280,560 | 136,239 | -144,321 |
| Dover | 72,242 | 151,791 | +79,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,260 | 12,161 | -156,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 116,457 | +116,457 |
| 000 | 30,365 | 57,887 | +27,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,975 | 30,030 | -4,945 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 63 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 53 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 48 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| 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+ | 17 |
| 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 | 2,691,793 |
| Ireland | 2,172,557 |
| Netherlands | 514,499 |
| Poland | 322,322 |
| France | 313,197 |
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 | 1,455,081 | 1,236,712 | -218,369 |
| Ireland | 1,238,396 | 934,161 | -304,235 |
| Netherlands | 361,638 | 152,861 | -208,777 |
| Poland | 260,728 | 61,594 | -199,134 |
| France | 157,857 | 155,340 | -2,517 |
| Viet Nam | 22,091 | 34,005 | +11,914 |
| Sweden | 28,444 | 26,573 | -1,871 |
| Malaysia | 24,777 | 6,270 | -18,507 |
| Italy | 24,481 | 2,528 | -21,953 |
| 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 | 262,179 |
| Finland | 76,840 |
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 | 165,521 | 96,658 | -68,863 |
| Finland | 48,287 | 28,553 | -19,734 |
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) | 5,554,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 411,757 |
| Other | 396,627 |
| Air transport | 39,823 |
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) | 3,194,689 | 2,359,454 | -835,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 234,256 | 177,501 | -56,755 |
| Other | 239,841 | 156,786 | -83,055 |
| Air transport | 19,036 | 20,787 | +1,751 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,593,141 |
| Felixstowe | 1,367,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,291,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 732,018 |
| Holyhead | 412,529 |
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 | 886,754 | 706,387 | -180,367 |
| Felixstowe | 772,538 | 594,536 | -178,002 |
| Liverpool Docks | 617,253 | 674,557 | +57,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 466,824 | 265,194 | -201,630 |
| Holyhead | 330,200 | 82,329 | -247,871 |
| 000 | 239,841 | 156,786 | -83,055 |
| Middlesbrough | 178,667 | 48,246 | -130,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,540 | 98,154 | +30,614 |
| Heysham | 55,972 | 21,122 | -34,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,928 | 29,616 | -14,312 |
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