Import/export HS code 291412: Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)
A solvent used in paints, adhesives, and coatings
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 5,100,365 |
| Germany | 3,729,466 |
| Belgium | 1,939,706 |
| France | 239,057 |
| China | 143,013 |
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 | 1,412,462 | 3,687,903 | +2,275,441 |
| Germany | 1,959,118 | 1,770,348 | -188,770 |
| Belgium | 1,860,827 | 78,879 | -1,781,948 |
| France | 127,208 | 111,849 | -15,359 |
| China | 20,157 | 122,856 | +102,699 |
| Japan | 0 | 108,752 | +108,752 |
| Switzerland | 20,710 | 53,182 | +32,472 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 45,373 | +45,373 |
| Ireland | 22,843 | 18,198 | -4,645 |
| United States | 8,755 | 11,538 | +2,783 |
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 | 7,806,052 |
| South Africa | 1,538,100 |
| Netherlands | 1,086,807 |
| China | 622,535 |
| Japan | 129,114 |
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 | 3,460,607 | 4,345,445 | +884,838 |
| South Africa | 850,809 | 687,291 | -163,518 |
| Netherlands | 855,752 | 231,055 | -624,697 |
| China | 186,804 | 435,731 | +248,927 |
| Japan | 0 | 129,114 | +129,114 |
| United Kingdom | 27,486 | 92,206 | +64,720 |
| Italy | 16,794 | 53,182 | +36,388 |
| United States | 8,755 | 10,925 | +2,170 |
| France | 2,230 | 3,558 | +1,328 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,771 | +4,771 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 9,649,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,682,888 |
| Air transport | 74,953 |
| Other | 38,443 |
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) | 4,445,262 | 5,203,842 | +758,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 934,739 | 748,149 | -186,590 |
| Air transport | 32,708 | 42,245 | +9,537 |
| Other | 22,843 | 15,600 | -7,243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 5,601,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,206,715 |
| London | 1,371,444 |
| Felixstowe | 284,169 |
| Middlesbrough | 265,937 |
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 | 2,331,275 | 3,269,917 | +938,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,795,300 | 1,411,415 | -383,885 |
| London | 716,943 | 654,501 | -62,442 |
| Felixstowe | 82,005 | 202,164 | +120,159 |
| Middlesbrough | 217,931 | 48,006 | -169,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,950 | 79,327 | -32,623 |
| Dover | 74,052 | 116,055 | +42,003 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 67,739 | +67,739 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,953 | 30,707 | +6,754 |
| Thamesport | 22,891 | 27,979 | +5,088 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 53 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KEMPER SYSTEM LIMITED | 13 |
| ALCOHOLS LIMITED | 12 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
| W.H.PALMER & CO.(INDUSTRIES)LIMITED | 11 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 10 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 10 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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