Import/export HS code 291422: Cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones
Chemicals used in the production of nylon, paints, and coatings
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 | 26,912,144 |
| Italy | 25,774,216 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 1,008,150 |
| China | 406,410 |
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 | 17,124,395 | 9,787,749 | -7,336,646 |
| Italy | 18,243,926 | 7,530,290 | -10,713,636 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 648,561 | 359,589 | -288,972 |
| China | 406,410 | 0 | -406,410 |
| Belgium | 17,192 | 0 | -17,192 |
| Switzerland | 11,967 | 3,121 | -8,846 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| France | 3,692 | 0 | -3,692 |
| Ireland | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
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 | 26,809,497 |
| Italy | 25,912,631 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 988,335 |
| China | 406,410 |
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 | 17,079,624 | 9,729,873 | -7,349,751 |
| Italy | 18,309,349 | 7,603,282 | -10,706,067 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 643,862 | 344,473 | -299,389 |
| China | 406,410 | 0 | -406,410 |
| Switzerland | 16,898 | 3,121 | -13,777 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 53,560,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,805,501 |
| Air transport | 7,086 |
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) | 35,911,462 | 17,649,297 | -18,262,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,401,801 | 1,403,700 | -998,101 |
| Air transport | 3,965 | 3,121 | -844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 30,973,781 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,698,878 |
| Hull | 7,232,390 |
| Felixstowe | 406,410 |
| Dover | 21,917 |
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 | 19,531,178 | 11,442,603 | -8,088,575 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,220,622 | 478,256 | -17,742,366 |
| Hull | 115,368 | 7,117,022 | +7,001,654 |
| Felixstowe | 406,410 | 0 | -406,410 |
| Dover | 6,801 | 15,116 | +8,315 |
| London | 16,258 | 0 | -16,258 |
| ZLC | 11,967 | 0 | -11,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,659 | 0 | -4,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,052 | 3,121 | +2,069 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,913 | 0 | -2,913 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
| 2024-12 | 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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 679,571 |
| Japan | 371,453 |
| Belgium | 220,665 |
| India | 185,640 |
| Netherlands | 153,469 |
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 | 602,413 | 77,158 | -525,255 |
| Japan | 359,349 | 12,104 | -347,245 |
| Belgium | 205,402 | 15,263 | -190,139 |
| India | 0 | 185,640 | +185,640 |
| Netherlands | 45,346 | 108,123 | +62,777 |
| Switzerland | 40,295 | 79,805 | +39,510 |
| United States | 100,406 | 0 | -100,406 |
| Ireland | 37,892 | 42,041 | +4,149 |
| 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) | 1,234,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 713,486 |
| Air transport | 58,733 |
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) | 925,912 | 308,870 | -617,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 497,887 | 215,599 | -282,288 |
| Air transport | 42,549 | 16,184 | -26,365 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 439,285 |
| Southampton | 316,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,774 |
| Hull | 206,688 |
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 | 49,817 | -339,651 |
| Southampton | 316,800 | 0 | -316,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,716 | 200,588 | +142,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,969 | 79,805 | -81,164 |
| Hull | 122,295 | 84,393 | -37,902 |
| Middlesbrough | 184,290 | 15,263 | -169,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,142 | 19,919 | -106,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,657 | 42,233 | -2,424 |
| Birmingham Airport | 42,549 | 12,104 | -30,445 |
| Holyhead | 14,743 | 32,451 | +17,708 |
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