Import/export HS code 291422: Cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones
Chemicals used in the production of nylon, paints, and coatings
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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 | 28,859,045 |
| Italy | 19,984,917 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 1,035,136 |
| China | 288,244 |
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 | 15,392,619 | 13,466,426 | -1,926,193 |
| Italy | 15,553,788 | 4,431,129 | -11,122,659 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 999,237 | 35,899 | -963,338 |
| China | 262,890 | 25,354 | -237,536 |
| Belgium | 14,279 | 51,585 | +37,306 |
| Switzerland | 11,756 | 0 | -11,756 |
| 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 | 27,331,398 |
| Italy | 20,961,191 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 1,652,996 |
| China | 288,244 |
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 | 15,287,922 | 12,043,476 | -3,244,446 |
| Italy | 15,685,340 | 5,275,851 | -10,409,489 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 987,284 | 665,712 | -321,572 |
| China | 262,890 | 25,354 | -237,536 |
| Switzerland | 13,774 | 0 | -13,774 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 49,704,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,778,932 |
| 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) | 31,824,185 | 17,880,646 | -13,943,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,269,937 | 1,508,995 | -760,942 |
| Air transport | 4,173 | 0 | -4,173 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,545,062 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,114,848 |
| Hull | 9,434,284 |
| Felixstowe | 288,244 |
| 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 | 18,083,949 | 13,461,113 | -4,622,836 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,109,786 | 5,062 | -12,104,724 |
| Hull | 3,595,992 | 5,838,292 | +2,242,300 |
| Felixstowe | 262,890 | 25,354 | -237,536 |
| Dover | 11,953 | 35,899 | +23,946 |
| London | 16,258 | 20,042 | +3,784 |
| ZLC | 8,635 | 0 | -8,635 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,659 | 0 | -4,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,173 | 0 | -4,173 |
| 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 | 695,857 |
| Japan | 350,057 |
| Netherlands | 339,578 |
| Switzerland | 197,563 |
| Belgium | 191,507 |
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 | 576,480 | 119,377 | -457,103 |
| Japan | 280,958 | 69,099 | -211,859 |
| Netherlands | 40,075 | 299,503 | +259,428 |
| Switzerland | 120,100 | 77,463 | -42,637 |
| Belgium | 191,507 | 0 | -191,507 |
| India | 0 | 185,640 | +185,640 |
| United States | 100,406 | 4,741 | -95,665 |
| Ireland | 47,035 | 32,931 | -14,104 |
| 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) | 1,483,125 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 629,857 |
| Air transport | 122,050 |
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) | 970,407 | 512,718 | -457,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 411,222 | 218,635 | -192,587 |
| Air transport | 43,376 | 78,674 | +35,298 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 497,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 309,438 |
| Immingham Docks | 299,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,304 |
| Southampton | 256,136 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 231,975 | 77,463 | -154,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,610 | 242,523 | +185,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,236 | 187,068 | +115,832 |
| Southampton | 239,580 | 16,556 | -223,024 |
| Hull | 172,920 | 33,768 | -139,152 |
| Middlesbrough | 170,395 | 0 | -170,395 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,378 | 69,099 | +27,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,530 | 41,830 | +26,300 |
| Holyhead | 27,196 | 20,490 | -6,706 |
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