Import/export HS code 29141990: Various ketones
Other ketones not specifically listed, used in industrial and chemical processes
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 | 2,563,251 |
| China | 2,220,839 |
| Belgium | 1,193,106 |
| Germany | 981,382 |
| Spain | 843,692 |
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 | 1,141,551 | 1,421,700 | +280,149 |
| China | 1,402,187 | 818,652 | -583,535 |
| Belgium | 617,562 | 575,544 | -42,018 |
| Germany | 465,681 | 515,701 | +50,020 |
| Spain | 414,369 | 429,323 | +14,954 |
| Switzerland | 291,113 | 447,492 | +156,379 |
| United States | 347,796 | 184,811 | -162,985 |
| France | 227,939 | 247,702 | +19,763 |
| Italy | 194,933 | 200,467 | +5,534 |
| Japan | 139,804 | 191,897 | +52,093 |
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 | 3,471,123 |
| China | 3,051,251 |
| Switzerland | 1,491,237 |
| Germany | 1,051,432 |
| Spain | 356,968 |
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 | 1,797,250 | 1,673,873 | -123,377 |
| China | 1,920,832 | 1,130,419 | -790,413 |
| Switzerland | 540,397 | 950,840 | +410,443 |
| Germany | 476,042 | 575,390 | +99,348 |
| Spain | 155,466 | 201,502 | +46,036 |
| India | 107,242 | 240,664 | +133,422 |
| Japan | 139,804 | 191,897 | +52,093 |
| Italy | 151,510 | 179,188 | +27,678 |
| United Kingdom | 43,102 | 38,740 | -4,362 |
| South Africa | 5,249 | 29,587 | +24,338 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 5,975,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,176,132 |
| Air transport | 1,167,897 |
| Road transport | 220,299 |
| Other | 75,643 |
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) | 2,703,591 | 3,271,927 | +568,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,885,170 | 1,290,962 | -594,208 |
| Air transport | 539,098 | 628,799 | +89,701 |
| Road transport | 149,956 | 70,343 | -79,613 |
| Other | 75,556 | 87 | -75,469 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,947,718 |
| Felixstowe | 1,837,097 |
| Harwich | 1,493,605 |
| London | 1,210,251 |
| Southampton | 754,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 811,023 | 1,136,695 | +325,672 |
| Felixstowe | 1,303,031 | 534,066 | -768,965 |
| Harwich | 513,812 | 979,793 | +465,981 |
| London | 503,837 | 706,414 | +202,577 |
| Southampton | 423,055 | 331,376 | -91,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 359,745 | 270,561 | -89,184 |
| Thamesport | 242,851 | 228,771 | -14,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,064 | 200,404 | -47,660 |
| Birmingham Airport | 135,840 | 166,276 | +30,436 |
| Manchester Airport | 58,502 | 203,662 | +145,160 |
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
|
29 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
24 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 74 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 66 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 63 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 63 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 56 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 45 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 44 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 42 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 2,658,120 |
| United States | 2,576,801 |
| Netherlands | 1,605,670 |
| Singapore | 1,086,800 |
| Brazil | 984,928 |
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 | 1,282,442 | 1,375,678 | +93,236 |
| United States | 1,192,313 | 1,384,488 | +192,175 |
| Netherlands | 861,933 | 743,737 | -118,196 |
| Singapore | 560,102 | 526,698 | -33,404 |
| Brazil | 859,149 | 125,779 | -733,370 |
| Spain | 433,628 | 370,419 | -63,209 |
| China | 494,847 | 292,807 | -202,040 |
| Switzerland | 412,458 | 299,883 | -112,575 |
| Germany | 310,294 | 236,029 | -74,265 |
| Turkey | 208,645 | 309,842 | +101,197 |
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) | 7,094,153 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,376,588 |
| Air transport | 2,604,881 |
| Road transport | 1,080 |
| Other | 383 |
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) | 3,984,904 | 3,109,249 | -875,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,859,147 | 2,517,441 | -341,706 |
| Air transport | 1,274,387 | 1,330,494 | +56,107 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
| Other | 170 | 213 | +43 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,264,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,767,812 |
| Southampton | 2,511,004 |
| Felixstowe | 1,597,734 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,129,104 |
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 | 1,806,560 | 1,457,886 | -348,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,326,953 | 440,859 | -1,886,094 |
| Southampton | 862,226 | 1,648,778 | +786,552 |
| Felixstowe | 1,120,996 | 476,738 | -644,258 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,526 | 954,578 | +780,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 542,851 | 530,372 | -12,479 |
| Manchester Airport | 273,165 | 342,335 | +69,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 257,515 | 320,744 | +63,229 |
| London Stansted Airport | 253,207 | 302,812 | +49,605 |
| Dover | 183,897 | 277,143 | +93,246 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29141990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ketones not specifically listed, used in industrial and chemical processes