Import/export HS code 291419: Various ketones
Other types of ketones not listed above, used in various industrial applications
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 | 2,880,133 |
| China | 2,146,686 |
| Belgium | 1,719,821 |
| Germany | 900,424 |
| Switzerland | 750,518 |
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 | 1,328,620 | 1,551,513 | +222,893 |
| China | 1,528,399 | 618,287 | -910,112 |
| Belgium | 1,148,152 | 571,669 | -576,483 |
| Germany | 467,822 | 432,602 | -35,220 |
| Switzerland | 491,387 | 259,131 | -232,256 |
| Spain | 315,044 | 374,657 | +59,613 |
| United States | 442,133 | 113,636 | -328,497 |
| France | 169,902 | 251,264 | +81,362 |
| Italy | 181,780 | 188,117 | +6,337 |
| Japan | 139,804 | 145,806 | +6,002 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,153,702 |
| China | 2,994,598 |
| Switzerland | 1,402,518 |
| Germany | 891,675 |
| India | 341,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,431,272 | 1,722,430 | -708,842 |
| China | 1,971,391 | 1,023,207 | -948,184 |
| Switzerland | 697,627 | 704,891 | +7,264 |
| Germany | 415,864 | 475,811 | +59,947 |
| India | 125,826 | 216,093 | +90,267 |
| Italy | 140,792 | 166,221 | +25,429 |
| Spain | 119,527 | 168,448 | +48,921 |
| Japan | 139,804 | 145,806 | +6,002 |
| France | 213,530 | 9,907 | -203,623 |
| United Kingdom | 49,920 | 14,236 | -35,684 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +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) | 6,648,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,037,585 |
| Air transport | 1,062,091 |
| Road transport | 187,923 |
| Other | 87,777 |
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) | 3,541,154 | 3,107,488 | -433,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,077,741 | 959,844 | -1,117,897 |
| Air transport | 510,495 | 551,596 | +41,101 |
| Road transport | 119,136 | 68,787 | -50,349 |
| Other | 87,542 | 235 | -87,307 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,859,298 |
| Dover | 1,848,680 |
| Harwich | 1,709,780 |
| London | 1,653,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 786,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,074,645 | 784,653 | -289,992 |
| Dover | 1,127,029 | 721,651 | -405,378 |
| Harwich | 907,407 | 802,373 | -105,034 |
| London | 947,487 | 706,190 | -241,297 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,852 | 452,512 | +118,660 |
| Southampton | 485,211 | 177,207 | -308,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 258,312 | 151,096 | -107,216 |
| Thamesport | 193,153 | 179,546 | -13,607 |
| Manchester Airport | 73,493 | 186,752 | +113,259 |
| Middlesbrough | 245,237 | 0 | -245,237 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 69 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 63 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 62 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 61 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 41 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 41 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 40 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,461,555 |
| United States | 2,291,329 |
| Netherlands | 1,540,053 |
| Brazil | 1,021,037 |
| Singapore | 990,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,269,821 | 1,191,734 | -78,087 |
| United States | 1,142,587 | 1,148,742 | +6,155 |
| Netherlands | 830,904 | 709,149 | -121,755 |
| Brazil | 913,863 | 107,174 | -806,689 |
| Singapore | 578,607 | 411,817 | -166,790 |
| China | 590,354 | 282,018 | -308,336 |
| Switzerland | 470,025 | 299,659 | -170,366 |
| Spain | 440,938 | 328,318 | -112,620 |
| Germany | 357,952 | 245,412 | -112,540 |
| Turkey | 203,658 | 242,637 | +38,979 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,733,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,084,805 |
| Air transport | 2,474,548 |
| Road transport | 1,080 |
| Other | 614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,114,241 | 2,619,745 | -1,494,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,826,841 | 2,257,964 | -568,877 |
| Air transport | 1,296,435 | 1,178,113 | -118,322 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
| Other | 398 | 216 | -182 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,232,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,053,824 |
| Southampton | 1,931,624 |
| Felixstowe | 1,795,297 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 959,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,981,838 | 1,251,014 | -730,824 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,708,022 | 345,802 | -2,362,220 |
| Southampton | 385,451 | 1,546,173 | +1,160,722 |
| Felixstowe | 1,335,508 | 459,789 | -875,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 435,270 | 523,862 | +88,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,292 | 684,197 | +633,905 |
| Manchester Airport | 295,044 | 330,006 | +34,962 |
| London Stansted Airport | 325,959 | 209,459 | -116,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,461 | 300,519 | +128,058 |
| Dover | 160,308 | 264,233 | +103,925 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291419
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ketones not listed above, used in various industrial applications