Import/export HS code 291440: Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes
Chemicals used in the production of solvents, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,700,221 |
| Netherlands | 1,785,237 |
| Germany | 1,751,801 |
| China | 1,211,876 |
| Taiwan | 488,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,415,783 | 1,284,438 | -1,131,345 |
| Netherlands | 669,989 | 1,115,248 | +445,259 |
| Germany | 989,297 | 762,504 | -226,793 |
| China | 752,303 | 459,573 | -292,730 |
| Taiwan | 298,174 | 189,871 | -108,303 |
| Israel | 228,604 | 228,619 | +15 |
| United States | 100,833 | 90,122 | -10,711 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 154,786 | 19,056 | -135,730 |
| Belgium | 171,672 | 0 | -171,672 |
| Spain | 82,826 | 88,423 | +5,597 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,232,280 |
| China | 2,169,279 |
| Germany | 1,210,003 |
| Taiwan | 488,045 |
| Israel | 457,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,293,699 | 1,938,581 | -355,118 |
| China | 1,352,992 | 816,287 | -536,705 |
| Germany | 701,935 | 508,068 | -193,867 |
| Taiwan | 298,174 | 189,871 | -108,303 |
| Israel | 228,604 | 228,619 | +15 |
| United States | 270,318 | 117,321 | -152,997 |
| Italy | 298,326 | 87,260 | -211,066 |
| Switzerland | 180,642 | 168,720 | -11,922 |
| Brazil | 134,199 | 151,731 | +17,532 |
| South Korea | 50,577 | 52,497 | +1,920 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 7,586,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,130,317 |
| Air transport | 518,654 |
| Other | 16,989 |
| Road transport | 10,862 |
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) | 4,368,694 | 3,218,142 | -1,150,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,226,758 | 903,559 | -323,199 |
| Air transport | 353,241 | 165,413 | -187,828 |
| Other | 13,845 | 3,144 | -10,701 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,862 | +10,862 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,472,648 |
| Dover | 1,412,958 |
| Felixstowe | 925,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 824,298 |
| Southampton | 632,322 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 2,543,934 | 1,928,714 | -615,220 |
| Dover | 926,841 | 486,117 | -440,724 |
| Felixstowe | 566,969 | 358,093 | -208,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 565,798 | 258,500 | -307,298 |
| Southampton | 471,443 | 160,879 | -310,564 |
| London | 47,782 | 302,892 | +255,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,657 | 142,313 | +46,656 |
| Hull | 60,875 | 166,875 | +106,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 146,931 | 39,837 | -107,094 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,921 | 76,076 | -22,845 |
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 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 50 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 49 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 49 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| LAMBSON LIMITED | 40 |
| DE MONCHY AROMATICS LIMITED | 36 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 26 |
| RUSSELL IPM LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,198,032 |
| Ireland | 884,193 |
| Netherlands | 252,438 |
| United States | 193,361 |
| India | 157,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,188,024 | 10,008 | -1,178,016 |
| Ireland | 510,291 | 373,902 | -136,389 |
| Netherlands | 251,368 | 1,070 | -250,298 |
| United States | 53,302 | 140,059 | +86,757 |
| India | 157,862 | 0 | -157,862 |
| Turkey | 27,942 | 71,239 | +43,297 |
| China | 86,768 | 3,697 | -83,071 |
| Indonesia | 30,448 | 19,463 | -10,985 |
| Sweden | 24,409 | 13,266 | -11,143 |
| Slovenia | 27,940 | 9,029 | -18,911 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 14,968 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 14,968 | +14,968 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,715,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,089,183 |
| Air transport | 330,958 |
| Other | 14,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,592,177 | 123,266 | -1,468,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 626,494 | 462,689 | -163,805 |
| Air transport | 230,357 | 100,601 | -129,756 |
| Other | 0 | 14,968 | +14,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,403,560 |
| Holyhead | 661,693 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,091 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,403,560 | 0 | -1,403,560 |
| Holyhead | 383,033 | 278,660 | -104,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,136 | 77,748 | -43,388 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,894 | 8,197 | -160,697 |
| Manchester Airport | 125,744 | 5,193 | -120,551 |
| Heysham | 81,068 | 44,742 | -36,326 |
| Southampton | 18,523 | 102,762 | +84,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,024 | 32,580 | -12,444 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,595 | 35,228 | -2,367 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,265 | 12,228 | -18,037 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291440
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the production of solvents, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals