Import/export HS code 291429: Various ketones
Other types of ketones used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,175,729 |
| Switzerland | 9,512,018 |
| India | 6,416,938 |
| Israel | 4,347,570 |
| Spain | 3,728,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,209,598 | 5,966,131 | +1,756,533 |
| Switzerland | 4,312,633 | 5,199,385 | +886,752 |
| India | 3,237,586 | 3,179,352 | -58,234 |
| Israel | 2,900,631 | 1,446,939 | -1,453,692 |
| Spain | 2,078,113 | 1,650,373 | -427,740 |
| France | 983,743 | 1,651,745 | +668,002 |
| Belgium | 849,541 | 1,603,661 | +754,120 |
| Netherlands | 1,016,243 | 827,897 | -188,346 |
| Germany | 696,104 | 478,841 | -217,263 |
| Ireland | 387,888 | 5,832 | -382,056 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,333,418 |
| Switzerland | 9,466,046 |
| India | 7,568,822 |
| Israel | 4,640,263 |
| Spain | 2,969,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,691,284 | 7,642,134 | +1,950,850 |
| Switzerland | 4,132,504 | 5,333,542 | +1,201,038 |
| India | 3,961,694 | 3,607,128 | -354,566 |
| Israel | 3,117,545 | 1,522,718 | -1,594,827 |
| Spain | 1,416,579 | 1,553,377 | +136,798 |
| France | 867,282 | 1,560,331 | +693,049 |
| Germany | 520,361 | 283,252 | -237,109 |
| Japan | 362,823 | 323,000 | -39,823 |
| United States | 295,994 | 106,669 | -189,325 |
| Belgium | 57,594 | 173,444 | +115,850 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +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) | 19,319,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,068,833 |
| Air transport | 7,964,464 |
| Other | 884,209 |
| Road transport | 20,311 |
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) | 8,509,054 | 10,810,893 | +2,301,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,265,894 | 8,802,939 | +1,537,045 |
| Air transport | 4,800,284 | 3,164,180 | -1,636,104 |
| Other | 751,844 | 132,365 | -619,479 |
| Road transport | 15,171 | 5,140 | -10,031 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,900,197 |
| Felixstowe | 10,356,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,621,000 |
| Southampton | 1,556,416 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,336,078 |
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 | 6,360,431 | 8,539,766 | +2,179,335 |
| Felixstowe | 4,619,838 | 5,737,116 | +1,117,278 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,345,535 | 1,275,465 | -1,070,070 |
| Southampton | 783,708 | 772,708 | -11,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 585,164 | 750,914 | +165,750 |
| London Stansted Airport | 661,984 | 646,699 | -15,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 332,673 | 921,902 | +589,229 |
| Manchester Airport | 565,224 | 677,917 | +112,693 |
| Thamesport | 812,219 | 384,595 | -427,624 |
| Birmingham Airport | 677,884 | 436,918 | -240,966 |
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 | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 110 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 96 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 96 |
| EURO AROMAS LIMITED | 81 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 77 |
| KRIS AROMATICS LIMITED | 70 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 64 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,362,815 |
| Spain | 1,050,253 |
| Germany | 575,775 |
| United States | 541,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 465,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 704,274 | 658,541 | -45,733 |
| Spain | 516,307 | 533,946 | +17,639 |
| Germany | 291,580 | 284,195 | -7,385 |
| United States | 203,158 | 338,794 | +135,636 |
| United Arab Emirates | 305,277 | 159,799 | -145,478 |
| Singapore | 279,390 | 152,781 | -126,609 |
| Denmark | 88,031 | 219,066 | +131,035 |
| Switzerland | 179,238 | 127,723 | -51,515 |
| China | 190,693 | 107,332 | -83,361 |
| Netherlands | 214,197 | 70,549 | -143,648 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,781,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,789,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 994,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,160,405 | 1,621,579 | -538,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,456,814 | 1,332,476 | -124,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 390,859 | 603,280 | +212,421 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,562,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,408,908 |
| Newcastle Airport | 510,262 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 505,497 |
| Southampton | 505,190 |
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 | 1,312,063 | 1,250,133 | -61,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 747,838 | 661,070 | -86,768 |
| Newcastle Airport | 226,618 | 283,644 | +57,026 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 359,800 | 145,697 | -214,103 |
| Southampton | 59,830 | 445,360 | +385,530 |
| Manchester Airport | 381,307 | 117,297 | -264,010 |
| London Stansted Airport | 204,227 | 136,124 | -68,103 |
| ZLC | 146,041 | 167,077 | +21,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,676 | 120,775 | -52,901 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,574 | 83,070 | -11,504 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ketones used in various industries