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 | 1,721,577 |
| Netherlands | 606,812 |
| India | 524,469 |
| Germany | 411,538 |
| Switzerland | 227,475 |
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 | 977,104 | 744,473 | -232,631 |
| Netherlands | 307,496 | 299,316 | -8,180 |
| India | 267,473 | 256,996 | -10,477 |
| Germany | 220,155 | 191,383 | -28,772 |
| Switzerland | 69,617 | 157,858 | +88,241 |
| Spain | 86,232 | 126,365 | +40,133 |
| France | 124,281 | 26,365 | -97,916 |
| Italy | 67,895 | 61,676 | -6,219 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,082 | 2,243 | -32,839 |
| Austria | 6,876 | 13,589 | +6,713 |
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 | 2,532,177 |
| India | 771,471 |
| Germany | 302,051 |
| France | 142,706 |
| Switzerland | 99,453 |
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 | 1,350,184 | 1,181,993 | -168,191 |
| India | 374,102 | 397,369 | +23,267 |
| Germany | 182,587 | 119,464 | -63,123 |
| France | 104,106 | 38,600 | -65,506 |
| Switzerland | 45,273 | 54,180 | +8,907 |
| Italy | 35,446 | 62,253 | +26,807 |
| Netherlands | 38,431 | 12,661 | -25,770 |
| Spain | 22,627 | 6,201 | -16,426 |
| 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 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,389,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,356,515 |
| Air transport | 283,936 |
| Other | 52,551 |
| Road transport | 2,504 |
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) | 1,339,329 | 1,050,575 | -288,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 653,649 | 702,866 | +49,217 |
| Air transport | 167,540 | 116,396 | -51,144 |
| Other | 23,831 | 28,720 | +4,889 |
| Road transport | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,517,598 |
| Dover | 493,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,113 |
| London | 288,165 |
| Harwich | 246,919 |
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 | 820,030 | 697,568 | -122,462 |
| Dover | 228,519 | 264,982 | +36,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 217,702 | 206,411 | -11,291 |
| London | 229,322 | 58,843 | -170,479 |
| Harwich | 100,279 | 146,640 | +46,361 |
| Southampton | 115,943 | 47,742 | -68,201 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,353 | 62,129 | +12,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,226 | 71,472 | +37,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,749 | 59,869 | +15,120 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,631 | 33,917 | -21,714 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 111 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 58 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 50 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 45 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 45 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 36 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 35 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 30 |
| 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+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,455,870 |
| South Africa | 110,678 |
| France | 94,730 |
| Switzerland | 71,173 |
| Italy | 57,047 |
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 | 3,057,156 | 398,714 | -2,658,442 |
| South Africa | 44,607 | 66,071 | +21,464 |
| France | 57,594 | 37,136 | -20,458 |
| Switzerland | 44,662 | 26,511 | -18,151 |
| Italy | 35,492 | 21,555 | -13,937 |
| Malaysia | 48,845 | 2,423 | -46,422 |
| Egypt | 10,246 | 17,080 | +6,834 |
| Netherlands | 11,801 | 13,120 | +1,319 |
| China | 7,301 | 15,265 | +7,964 |
| Germany | 17,032 | 4,091 | -12,941 |
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 | 3,669,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 243,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,642 |
| 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 | 3,154,594 | 515,051 | -2,639,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,514 | 90,123 | -63,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,814 | 50,828 | -24,986 |
| 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 | 1,797,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,519,082 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,347 |
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 | 1,599,596 | 197,740 | -1,401,856 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,241,741 | 277,341 | -964,400 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 | 0 | -273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,777 | 70,070 | -75,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,118 | 42,229 | -14,889 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,176 | 18,434 | -10,742 |
| ZLC | 12,561 | 9,621 | -2,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,046 | 13,120 | +11,074 |
| Southampton | 13,109 | 1,025 | -12,084 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,895 | 10,663 | +7,768 |
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