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 | 3,557,652 |
| Netherlands | 1,662,288 |
| Germany | 1,482,086 |
| China | 1,091,038 |
| Taiwan | 519,135 |
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 | 2,513,472 | 1,044,180 | -1,469,292 |
| Netherlands | 644,942 | 1,017,346 | +372,404 |
| Germany | 1,123,740 | 358,346 | -765,394 |
| China | 604,031 | 487,007 | -117,024 |
| Taiwan | 264,031 | 255,104 | -8,927 |
| Israel | 256,050 | 196,796 | -59,254 |
| United States | 88,163 | 84,417 | -3,746 |
| Belgium | 127,066 | 42,796 | -84,270 |
| Spain | 70,145 | 78,000 | +7,855 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 112,053 | 19,056 | -92,997 |
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 | 4,152,598 |
| China | 1,886,819 |
| Germany | 947,737 |
| Taiwan | 519,135 |
| Israel | 452,846 |
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 | 2,450,853 | 1,701,745 | -749,108 |
| China | 1,078,677 | 808,142 | -270,535 |
| Germany | 762,310 | 185,427 | -576,883 |
| Taiwan | 264,031 | 255,104 | -8,927 |
| Israel | 256,050 | 196,796 | -59,254 |
| Italy | 298,997 | 62,079 | -236,918 |
| Switzerland | 258,814 | 99,471 | -159,343 |
| United States | 218,059 | 114,495 | -103,564 |
| Brazil | 146,408 | 144,683 | -1,725 |
| South Korea | 49,649 | 43,421 | -6,228 |
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 | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 7,043,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,051,121 |
| Air transport | 415,867 |
| Other | 16,989 |
| Road transport | 13,812 |
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) | 4,513,513 | 2,530,009 | -1,983,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,106,752 | 944,369 | -162,383 |
| Air transport | 267,724 | 148,143 | -119,581 |
| Other | 13,845 | 3,144 | -10,701 |
| Road transport | 0 | 13,812 | +13,812 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,340,776 |
| Dover | 1,151,656 |
| Felixstowe | 913,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 668,407 |
| Southampton | 561,556 |
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 | 2,650,870 | 1,689,906 | -960,964 |
| Dover | 812,870 | 338,786 | -474,084 |
| Felixstowe | 442,993 | 470,898 | +27,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 436,107 | 232,300 | -203,807 |
| Southampton | 422,079 | 139,477 | -282,602 |
| London | 312,381 | 38,293 | -274,088 |
| Hull | 112,716 | 157,830 | +45,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,025 | 109,945 | -18,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,094 | 61,953 | -40,141 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,922 | 33,827 | -92,095 |
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
|
22 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 51 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 50 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 49 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| LAMBSON LIMITED | 40 |
| DE MONCHY AROMATICS LIMITED | 37 |
| 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+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 913,181 |
| Ireland | 807,431 |
| United States | 188,545 |
| India | 157,862 |
| Turkey | 99,181 |
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 | 904,643 | 8,538 | -896,105 |
| Ireland | 520,872 | 286,559 | -234,313 |
| United States | 51,457 | 137,088 | +85,631 |
| India | 157,862 | 0 | -157,862 |
| Turkey | 32,651 | 66,530 | +33,879 |
| Indonesia | 40,369 | 9,542 | -30,827 |
| Slovenia | 28,089 | 5,423 | -22,666 |
| Sweden | 14,364 | 13,266 | -1,098 |
| France | 18,263 | 8,322 | -9,941 |
| Netherlands | 23,062 | 0 | -23,062 |
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) | 1,203,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 982,616 |
| Air transport | 236,281 |
| 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) | 1,099,059 | 104,042 | -995,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 610,324 | 372,292 | -238,032 |
| Air transport | 142,994 | 93,287 | -49,707 |
| 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 | 897,924 |
| Holyhead | 586,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,496 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,520 |
| Heysham | 125,810 |
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 | 897,924 | 0 | -897,924 |
| Holyhead | 378,255 | 208,235 | -170,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 167,355 | 2,141 | -165,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,181 | 67,339 | -32,842 |
| Heysham | 81,068 | 44,742 | -36,326 |
| Southampton | 32,580 | 88,705 | +56,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,003 | 24,155 | -24,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,006 | 36,393 | +14,387 |
| Manchester Airport | 53,934 | 3,723 | -50,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,335 | 11,158 | -20,177 |
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