Import/export HS code 291413: 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)
A solvent for paints, inks, and resins
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,278,876 |
| Belgium | 864,204 |
| Netherlands | 553,317 |
| United States | 63,278 |
| Italy | 42,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,145,799 | 1,133,077 | -12,722 |
| Belgium | 553,616 | 310,588 | -243,028 |
| Netherlands | 369,842 | 183,475 | -186,367 |
| United States | 63,278 | 0 | -63,278 |
| Italy | 0 | 42,595 | +42,595 |
| South Africa | 39,257 | 0 | -39,257 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 32,835 | +32,835 |
| Niger | 26,117 | 0 | -26,117 |
| Poland | 0 | 20,468 | +20,468 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,269 | +4,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,223,830 |
| Mexico | 839,135 |
| South Korea | 421,112 |
| Japan | 172,341 |
| Germany | 138,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,139,599 | 1,084,231 | -55,368 |
| Mexico | 525,313 | 313,822 | -211,491 |
| South Korea | 184,843 | 236,269 | +51,426 |
| Japan | 129,746 | 42,595 | -87,151 |
| Germany | 115,736 | 23,116 | -92,620 |
| United States | 63,278 | 0 | -63,278 |
| France | 39,394 | 0 | -39,394 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 20,468 | +20,468 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,537 | +2,537 |
| Sudan | 962 | 0 | -962 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,695,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,189,636 |
| Air transport | 35,642 |
| Other | 4,269 |
| Road transport | 1,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,593,027 | 1,102,481 | -490,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,999 | 615,637 | +41,638 |
| Air transport | 31,845 | 3,797 | -28,048 |
| Other | 0 | 4,269 | +4,269 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,123 | +1,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,751,377 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,355,476 |
| London | 435,260 |
| Hull | 298,471 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 34,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 967,645 | 783,732 | -183,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 693,954 | 661,522 | -32,432 |
| London | 215,090 | 220,170 | +5,080 |
| Hull | 275,384 | 23,087 | -252,297 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 30,883 | 3,797 | -27,086 |
| Dover | 14,953 | 7,725 | -7,228 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 20,468 | +20,468 |
| 000 | 0 | 4,269 | +4,269 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,537 | +2,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 962 | 0 | -962 |
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 | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 50,641 |
| Angola | 26,983 |
| Senegal | 15,518 |
| Ghana | 9,360 |
| Lithuania | 6,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,805 | 28,836 | +7,031 |
| Angola | 16,183 | 10,800 | -5,383 |
| Senegal | 15,518 | 0 | -15,518 |
| Ghana | 9,360 | 0 | -9,360 |
| Lithuania | 6,840 | 0 | -6,840 |
| Netherlands | 2,394 | 4,056 | +1,662 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 4,410 | +4,410 |
| France | 0 | 1,715 | +1,715 |
| Germany | 1,316 | 0 | -1,316 |
| United States | 1,257 | 0 | -1,257 |
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) | 66,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,528 |
| Air transport | 1,715 |
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) | 33,333 | 32,892 | -441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,318 | 15,210 | -27,108 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,715 | +1,715 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 50,641 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,501 |
| Felixstowe | 11,838 |
| London | 9,360 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 21,805 | 28,836 | +7,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,701 | 10,800 | -20,901 |
| Felixstowe | 3,372 | 8,466 | +5,094 |
| London | 9,360 | 0 | -9,360 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,156 | 0 | -8,156 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,715 | +1,715 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,257 | 0 | -1,257 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291413
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent for paints, inks, and resins