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 | 2,487,971 |
| China | 2,334,249 |
| Belgium | 1,262,237 |
| Germany | 1,014,472 |
| Spain | 819,384 |
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 | 1,074,385 | 1,413,586 | +339,201 |
| China | 1,520,906 | 813,343 | -707,563 |
| Belgium | 639,013 | 623,224 | -15,789 |
| Germany | 415,995 | 598,477 | +182,482 |
| Spain | 375,085 | 444,299 | +69,214 |
| Switzerland | 345,841 | 352,986 | +7,145 |
| United States | 349,021 | 183,295 | -165,726 |
| France | 228,576 | 248,112 | +19,536 |
| Italy | 163,431 | 226,745 | +63,314 |
| 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 | 3,400,860 |
| China | 3,193,321 |
| Switzerland | 1,446,456 |
| Germany | 1,068,847 |
| Spain | 367,226 |
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 | 1,760,584 | 1,640,276 | -120,308 |
| China | 2,048,644 | 1,144,677 | -903,967 |
| Switzerland | 538,145 | 908,311 | +370,166 |
| Germany | 418,806 | 650,041 | +231,235 |
| Spain | 135,964 | 231,262 | +95,298 |
| India | 126,003 | 238,387 | +112,384 |
| Italy | 129,730 | 204,646 | +74,916 |
| Japan | 139,804 | 191,897 | +52,093 |
| United Kingdom | 49,784 | 36,539 | -13,245 |
| South Africa | 18,088 | 29,587 | +11,499 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -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) | 5,945,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,299,243 |
| Air transport | 1,164,265 |
| Road transport | 220,299 |
| Other | 81,256 |
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) | 2,602,913 | 3,342,347 | +739,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,014,528 | 1,284,715 | -729,813 |
| Air transport | 536,116 | 628,149 | +92,033 |
| Road transport | 149,956 | 70,343 | -79,613 |
| Other | 81,169 | 87 | -81,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,918,544 |
| Felixstowe | 1,875,148 |
| Harwich | 1,573,703 |
| London | 1,143,642 |
| Southampton | 769,729 |
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 | 829,531 | 1,089,013 | +259,482 |
| Felixstowe | 1,240,787 | 634,361 | -606,426 |
| Harwich | 566,416 | 1,007,287 | +440,871 |
| London | 443,409 | 700,233 | +256,824 |
| Southampton | 493,044 | 276,685 | -216,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 342,978 | 301,624 | -41,354 |
| Thamesport | 233,678 | 213,636 | -20,042 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 255,725 | 188,663 | -67,062 |
| Birmingham Airport | 106,959 | 185,372 | +78,413 |
| Manchester Airport | 60,856 | 195,663 | +134,807 |
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 | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 73 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 65 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 63 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 63 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 55 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 44 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 43 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 41 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 2,670,657 |
| United States | 2,517,612 |
| Netherlands | 1,583,819 |
| Singapore | 1,082,292 |
| Brazil | 1,000,145 |
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 | 1,208,176 | 1,462,481 | +254,305 |
| United States | 1,121,275 | 1,396,337 | +275,062 |
| Netherlands | 830,413 | 753,406 | -77,007 |
| Singapore | 568,138 | 514,154 | -53,984 |
| Brazil | 867,093 | 133,052 | -734,041 |
| Spain | 389,841 | 421,175 | +31,334 |
| China | 483,881 | 285,903 | -197,978 |
| Switzerland | 428,774 | 316,281 | -112,493 |
| Germany | 331,733 | 271,625 | -60,108 |
| Turkey | 215,666 | 307,737 | +92,071 |
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) | 7,118,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,418,230 |
| Air transport | 2,499,280 |
| Road transport | 1,080 |
| Other | 515 |
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) | 3,849,820 | 3,268,315 | -581,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,738,864 | 2,679,366 | -59,498 |
| Air transport | 1,275,676 | 1,223,604 | -52,072 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
| Other | 302 | 213 | -89 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,364,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,906,117 |
| Southampton | 2,372,824 |
| Felixstowe | 1,591,811 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,104,341 |
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 | 1,788,653 | 1,575,868 | -212,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,470,631 | 435,486 | -2,035,145 |
| Southampton | 610,135 | 1,762,689 | +1,152,554 |
| Felixstowe | 1,112,049 | 479,762 | -632,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,433 | 1,009,908 | +915,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 506,100 | 510,439 | +4,339 |
| Manchester Airport | 256,049 | 340,505 | +84,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 226,127 | 344,269 | +118,142 |
| London Stansted Airport | 300,418 | 235,654 | -64,764 |
| Dover | 170,145 | 289,735 | +119,590 |
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