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 | 1,845,841 |
| Netherlands | 570,821 |
| India | 495,258 |
| Germany | 448,809 |
| France | 270,863 |
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 | 1,103,356 | 742,485 | -360,871 |
| Netherlands | 364,605 | 206,216 | -158,389 |
| India | 299,119 | 196,139 | -102,980 |
| Germany | 285,059 | 163,750 | -121,309 |
| France | 248,576 | 22,287 | -226,289 |
| Spain | 90,967 | 109,918 | +18,951 |
| Switzerland | 67,641 | 100,823 | +33,182 |
| Italy | 26,892 | 96,564 | +69,672 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,205 | 30,120 | +22,915 |
| United States | 25,594 | 4,468 | -21,126 |
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 | 2,576,088 |
| India | 718,443 |
| Germany | 336,800 |
| France | 256,015 |
| Switzerland | 105,383 |
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 | 1,464,888 | 1,111,200 | -353,688 |
| India | 443,047 | 275,396 | -167,651 |
| Germany | 245,448 | 91,352 | -154,096 |
| France | 218,855 | 37,160 | -181,695 |
| Switzerland | 55,128 | 50,255 | -4,873 |
| Italy | 16,279 | 75,109 | +58,830 |
| Netherlands | 36,280 | 24,681 | -11,599 |
| Spain | 21,624 | 5,447 | -16,177 |
| United States | 12,038 | 8,391 | -3,647 |
| Turkey | 0 | 13,650 | +13,650 |
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 | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,438,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,430,692 |
| Air transport | 275,433 |
| Other | 81,347 |
| Road transport | 6,633 |
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) | 1,435,150 | 1,003,844 | -431,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 914,947 | 515,745 | -399,202 |
| Air transport | 133,096 | 142,337 | +9,241 |
| Other | 48,460 | 32,887 | -15,573 |
| Road transport | 6,633 | 0 | -6,633 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,663,621 |
| Immingham Docks | 448,466 |
| Dover | 428,271 |
| London | 266,148 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,648 |
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 | 957,328 | 706,293 | -251,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 271,119 | 177,347 | -93,772 |
| Dover | 242,551 | 185,720 | -56,831 |
| London | 234,002 | 32,146 | -201,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,819 | 67,829 | -81,990 |
| Harwich | 88,678 | 99,219 | +10,541 |
| Southampton | 115,943 | 44,869 | -71,074 |
| Hull | 82,108 | 30,340 | -51,768 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,015 | 33,917 | -31,098 |
| Birmingham Airport | 47,021 | 45,347 | -1,674 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 107 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 56 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 49 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 42 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 42 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 36 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 35 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 28 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 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 | 3,896,794 |
| France | 96,438 |
| Switzerland | 58,407 |
| South Africa | 55,652 |
| Italy | 53,369 |
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 | 3,156,106 | 740,688 | -2,415,418 |
| France | 51,779 | 44,659 | -7,120 |
| Switzerland | 39,687 | 18,720 | -20,967 |
| South Africa | 54,400 | 1,252 | -53,148 |
| Italy | 44,742 | 8,627 | -36,115 |
| Malaysia | 51,085 | 0 | -51,085 |
| Germany | 48,732 | 1,602 | -47,130 |
| China | 7,301 | 15,265 | +7,964 |
| Singapore | 19,734 | 0 | -19,734 |
| Egypt | 10,246 | 8,439 | -1,807 |
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 | 4,088,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,648 |
| 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 | 3,295,300 | 793,514 | -2,501,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,857 | 68,280 | -80,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,666 | 20,982 | -65,684 |
| 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 | 2,074,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,661,910 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,790 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,440 |
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 | 1,682,375 | 392,021 | -1,290,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,294,292 | 367,618 | -926,674 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 | 0 | -273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,364 | 61,426 | -77,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,911 | 12,529 | -54,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,819 | 19,454 | -18,365 |
| ZLC | 9,294 | 10,417 | +1,123 |
| Southampton | 15,349 | 1,025 | -14,324 |
| Heysham | 7,447 | 5,891 | -1,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,247 | +6,247 |
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