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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 5,032,926 |
| Germany | 3,807,328 |
| Belgium | 1,528,778 |
| France | 237,228 |
| 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 | 2,312,597 | 2,720,329 | +407,732 |
| Germany | 2,026,620 | 1,780,708 | -245,912 |
| Belgium | 1,331,091 | 197,687 | -1,133,404 |
| France | 136,985 | 100,243 | -36,742 |
| China | 52,434 | 90,579 | +38,145 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 121,584 | +121,584 |
| Japan | 0 | 108,752 | +108,752 |
| Switzerland | 19,569 | 52,205 | +32,636 |
| Ireland | 20,126 | 16,226 | -3,900 |
| United States | 7,884 | 8,508 | +624 |
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 | 7,390,779 |
| South Africa | 1,558,790 |
| Netherlands | 909,219 |
| China | 736,169 |
| Japan | 259,570 |
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 | 3,942,994 | 3,447,785 | -495,209 |
| South Africa | 834,851 | 723,939 | -110,912 |
| Netherlands | 735,155 | 174,064 | -561,091 |
| China | 316,659 | 419,510 | +102,851 |
| Japan | 0 | 259,570 | +259,570 |
| United Kingdom | 31,993 | 87,699 | +55,706 |
| Italy | 17,611 | 52,205 | +34,594 |
| United States | 5,975 | 9,804 | +3,829 |
| France | 2,230 | 3,558 | +1,328 |
| Belgium | 2,310 | 2,461 | +151 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 9,202,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,799,123 |
| Air transport | 71,926 |
| Other | 33,754 |
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) | 4,778,676 | 4,423,844 | -354,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,077,313 | 721,810 | -355,503 |
| Air transport | 36,027 | 35,899 | -128 |
| Other | 17,528 | 16,226 | -1,302 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 5,109,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,277,901 |
| London | 1,395,997 |
| Felixstowe | 357,176 |
| 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 | 2,823,223 | 2,286,588 | -536,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,677,014 | 1,600,887 | -76,127 |
| London | 766,784 | 629,213 | -137,571 |
| Felixstowe | 121,838 | 235,338 | +113,500 |
| Middlesbrough | 217,931 | 48,006 | -169,925 |
| Dover | 100,379 | 95,519 | -4,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,600 | 79,245 | -24,355 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 67,739 | +67,739 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,143 | 27,391 | -752 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 54 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KEMPER SYSTEM LIMITED | 13 |
| ALCOHOLS LIMITED | 12 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 11 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 11 |
| W.H.PALMER & CO.(INDUSTRIES)LIMITED | 11 |
| HAMMOND CHEMICALS LIMITED | 10 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 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