Import/export HS code 291439: Various ketones
Other ketones not specifically listed, used in chemical manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,615,570 |
| Netherlands | 791,796 |
| India | 503,814 |
| Germany | 331,575 |
| Switzerland | 237,847 |
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 | 851,905 | 763,665 | -88,240 |
| Netherlands | 307,814 | 483,982 | +176,168 |
| India | 294,773 | 209,041 | -85,732 |
| Germany | 162,242 | 169,333 | +7,091 |
| Switzerland | 108,289 | 129,558 | +21,269 |
| Spain | 97,563 | 105,970 | +8,407 |
| France | 101,947 | 23,807 | -78,140 |
| Italy | 62,778 | 60,849 | -1,929 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,082 | 2,243 | -32,839 |
| Belgium | 7,335 | 17,897 | +10,562 |
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 | 2,406,578 |
| India | 784,250 |
| France | 309,670 |
| Germany | 217,273 |
| Switzerland | 98,304 |
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 | 1,236,846 | 1,169,732 | -67,114 |
| India | 444,409 | 339,841 | -104,568 |
| France | 106,821 | 202,849 | +96,028 |
| Germany | 91,373 | 125,900 | +34,527 |
| Switzerland | 57,743 | 40,561 | -17,182 |
| Italy | 30,329 | 61,426 | +31,097 |
| Netherlands | 36,612 | 12,661 | -23,951 |
| Spain | 22,806 | 4,597 | -18,209 |
| Turkey | 6,876 | 13,589 | +6,713 |
| United States | 6,524 | 10,075 | +3,551 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,245,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,469,016 |
| Air transport | 270,982 |
| Other | 55,476 |
| Road transport | 1,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,202,534 | 1,043,182 | -159,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 635,299 | 833,717 | +198,418 |
| Air transport | 168,669 | 102,313 | -66,356 |
| Other | 48,360 | 7,116 | -41,244 |
| Road transport | 1,133 | 0 | -1,133 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,318,458 |
| Dover | 501,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,223 |
| London | 306,832 |
| Eurotunnel | 269,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 775,775 | 542,683 | -233,092 |
| Dover | 252,178 | 249,042 | -3,136 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,669 | 201,554 | +51,885 |
| London | 220,117 | 86,715 | -133,402 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,063 | 218,854 | +167,791 |
| Harwich | 109,448 | 142,960 | +33,512 |
| Southampton | 95,768 | 112,622 | +16,854 |
| Birmingham Airport | 51,492 | 54,409 | +2,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,226 | 71,472 | +37,246 |
| Thamesport | 44,914 | 50,022 | +5,108 |
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
|
23 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 112 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 59 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 51 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 46 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 45 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 36 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 35 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 31 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,889,171 |
| South Africa | 100,329 |
| Switzerland | 75,615 |
| Malaysia | 51,268 |
| Italy | 49,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,880,764 | 8,407 | -2,872,357 |
| South Africa | 35,510 | 64,819 | +29,309 |
| Switzerland | 44,662 | 30,953 | -13,709 |
| Malaysia | 48,845 | 2,423 | -46,422 |
| Italy | 34,027 | 15,864 | -18,163 |
| France | 7,523 | 37,136 | +29,613 |
| Egypt | 18,685 | 10,087 | -8,598 |
| Germany | 17,032 | 4,091 | -12,941 |
| China | 2,895 | 16,286 | +13,391 |
| Ireland | 6,856 | 10,779 | +3,923 |
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 | 3,101,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,861 |
| Road transport | 4,954 |
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 | 2,974,818 | 126,209 | -2,848,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,342 | 115,581 | +24,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,187 | 43,674 | -28,513 |
| Road transport | 4,954 | 0 | -4,954 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,523,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,219,570 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,522,624 | 1,133 | -1,521,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,134,542 | 85,028 | -1,049,514 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 | 0 | -273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,440 | 94,261 | +11,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,500 | 32,495 | -29,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,309 | 15,322 | -17,987 |
| ZLC | 11,571 | 14,063 | +2,492 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,046 | 13,120 | +11,074 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,895 | 10,663 | +7,768 |
| Heysham | 6,856 | 4,805 | -2,051 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291439
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ketones not specifically listed, used in chemical manufacturing