Import/export HS code 291412: Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)
A solvent used in paints, adhesives, and coatings
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,399,179 |
| Germany | 3,611,910 |
| Belgium | 2,693,397 |
| France | 233,678 |
| China | 83,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 945,796 | 3,453,383 | +2,507,587 |
| Germany | 2,026,088 | 1,585,822 | -440,266 |
| Belgium | 2,615,527 | 77,870 | -2,537,657 |
| France | 130,414 | 103,264 | -27,150 |
| China | 20,157 | 63,453 | +43,296 |
| United States | 54,398 | 9,560 | -44,838 |
| Ireland | 26,553 | 17,903 | -8,650 |
| Switzerland | 16,573 | 21,099 | +4,526 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 15,508 | +15,508 |
| Spain | 2,564 | 908 | -1,656 |
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 | 7,461,490 |
| South Africa | 1,494,453 |
| Netherlands | 1,387,563 |
| China | 553,718 |
| United Kingdom | 119,628 |
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 | 3,510,057 | 3,951,433 | +441,376 |
| South Africa | 946,552 | 547,901 | -398,651 |
| Netherlands | 1,136,415 | 251,148 | -885,267 |
| China | 143,304 | 410,414 | +267,110 |
| United Kingdom | 3,894 | 115,734 | +111,840 |
| United States | 52,215 | 8,947 | -43,268 |
| Italy | 12,657 | 21,099 | +8,442 |
| Japan | 0 | 20,362 | +20,362 |
| Belgium | 3,050 | 2,310 | -740 |
| France | 809 | 3,209 | +2,400 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 9,327,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,752,140 |
| Air transport | 65,148 |
| Other | 41,858 |
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) | 4,759,430 | 4,568,264 | -191,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,017,335 | 734,805 | -282,530 |
| Air transport | 34,752 | 30,396 | -4,356 |
| Other | 26,553 | 15,305 | -11,248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 5,334,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,310,218 |
| London | 1,434,180 |
| Middlesbrough | 217,931 |
| Felixstowe | 202,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 2,353,813 | 2,981,013 | +627,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,102,346 | 1,207,872 | -894,474 |
| London | 751,924 | 682,256 | -69,668 |
| Middlesbrough | 217,931 | 0 | -217,931 |
| Felixstowe | 92,478 | 110,500 | +18,022 |
| Eurotunnel | 121,479 | 61,785 | -59,694 |
| Dover | 60,614 | 121,755 | +61,141 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 67,739 | +67,739 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 49,978 | +49,978 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,814 | 20,836 | -2,978 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 49 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KEMPER SYSTEM LIMITED | 12 |
| ALCOHOLS LIMITED | 12 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 10 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 10 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 9 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 9 |
| W.H.PALMER & CO.(INDUSTRIES)LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent used in paints, adhesives, and coatings