Import/export HS code 291422: Cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones
Chemicals used in the production of nylon, paints, and coatings
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- 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 | 30,322,321 |
| Italy | 22,082,163 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 1,035,136 |
| China | 431,764 |
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 | 17,596,445 | 12,725,876 | -4,870,569 |
| Italy | 17,048,904 | 5,033,259 | -12,015,645 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 993,034 | 42,102 | -950,932 |
| China | 406,410 | 25,354 | -381,056 |
| Belgium | 14,279 | 51,585 | +37,306 |
| Switzerland | 11,967 | 3,121 | -8,846 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| India | 0 | 3,879 | +3,879 |
| France | 2,641 | 0 | -2,641 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,367,245 |
| Italy | 22,910,820 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 1,228,042 |
| China | 431,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 17,491,748 | 11,875,497 | -5,616,251 |
| Italy | 17,174,253 | 5,736,567 | -11,437,686 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 987,284 | 240,758 | -746,526 |
| China | 406,410 | 25,354 | -381,056 |
| Switzerland | 13,985 | 3,121 | -10,864 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| India | 0 | 3,879 | +3,879 |
| United States | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 53,336,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,854,776 |
| Air transport | 4,173 |
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) | 35,520,256 | 17,816,105 | -17,704,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,413,457 | 1,441,319 | -972,138 |
| Air transport | 1,052 | 3,121 | +2,069 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 33,580,909 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,212,094 |
| Hull | 8,861,713 |
| Felixstowe | 431,764 |
| Dover | 47,852 |
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 | 20,287,775 | 13,293,134 | -6,994,641 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,207,032 | 5,062 | -14,201,970 |
| Hull | 2,993,862 | 5,867,851 | +2,873,989 |
| Felixstowe | 406,410 | 25,354 | -381,056 |
| Dover | 5,750 | 42,102 | +36,352 |
| London | 16,258 | 20,042 | +3,784 |
| ZLC | 11,967 | 0 | -11,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,659 | 0 | -4,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,052 | 3,121 | +2,069 |
| 499 | 0 | 3,879 | +3,879 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
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 | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 718,492 |
| Japan | 440,552 |
| Netherlands | 365,395 |
| Belgium | 220,665 |
| Switzerland | 197,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 555,516 | 162,976 | -392,540 |
| Japan | 359,349 | 81,203 | -278,146 |
| Netherlands | 65,892 | 299,503 | +233,611 |
| Belgium | 205,402 | 15,263 | -190,139 |
| Switzerland | 120,100 | 77,463 | -42,637 |
| India | 0 | 185,640 | +185,640 |
| United States | 100,406 | 4,741 | -95,665 |
| Ireland | 41,380 | 41,987 | +607 |
| Costa Rica | 35,378 | 0 | -35,378 |
| Turkey | 16,533 | 15,011 | -1,522 |
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) | 1,572,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 707,077 |
| Air transport | 135,325 |
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) | 1,005,819 | 567,116 | -438,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 474,922 | 232,155 | -242,767 |
| Air transport | 44,547 | 90,778 | +46,231 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 497,869 |
| Southampton | 333,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 321,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 318,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 389,468 | 108,401 | -281,067 |
| Southampton | 316,800 | 16,556 | -300,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,245 | 242,523 | +163,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,774 | 77,463 | -163,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,716 | 200,588 | +142,872 |
| Hull | 142,841 | 63,847 | -78,994 |
| Middlesbrough | 184,290 | 15,263 | -169,027 |
| Birmingham Airport | 42,549 | 81,203 | +38,654 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,051 | 44,530 | +2,479 |
| Holyhead | 20,837 | 26,846 | +6,009 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291422
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the production of nylon, paints, and coatings