Import/export HS code 29144010: 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one (diacetone alcohol)
A solvent and chemical intermediate used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 197,737 |
| Belgium | 164,187 |
| France | 147,155 |
| Ireland | 1,486 |
| India | 1,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 90,505 | 107,232 | +16,727 |
| Belgium | 164,187 | 0 | -164,187 |
| France | 49,772 | 97,383 | +47,611 |
| Ireland | 167 | 1,319 | +1,152 |
| India | 0 | 1,097 | +1,097 |
| Germany | 1,065 | 0 | -1,065 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 221,477 |
| United States | 164,187 |
| France | 123,415 |
| India | 1,097 |
| Canada | 1,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 97,858 | 123,619 | +25,761 |
| United States | 164,187 | 0 | -164,187 |
| France | 42,419 | 80,996 | +38,577 |
| India | 0 | 1,097 | +1,097 |
| Canada | 1,065 | 0 | -1,065 |
| Ireland | 0 | 981 | +981 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 447,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,696 |
| Air transport | 3,143 |
| Other | 505 |
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) | 267,820 | 179,563 | -88,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,644 | 25,052 | -11,592 |
| Air transport | 1,065 | 2,078 | +1,013 |
| Other | 167 | 338 | +171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 294,474 |
| Hull | 140,972 |
| London | 57,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 229,851 | 64,623 | -165,228 |
| Hull | 42,419 | 98,553 | +56,134 |
| London | 32,194 | 25,052 | -7,142 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 16,387 | +16,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,078 | +2,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,065 | 0 | -1,065 |
| 000 | 167 | 338 | +171 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 6 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 4 |
| BECKER INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LIMITED | 2 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 2 |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 1 |
| OMEGA INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 24,920 |
| Netherlands | 11,447 |
| Costa Rica | 2,032 |
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 | 12,253 | 12,667 | +414 |
| Netherlands | 11,447 | 0 | -11,447 |
| Costa Rica | 2,032 | 0 | -2,032 |
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) | 16,892 |
| Air transport | 16,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,947 |
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) | 4,225 | 12,667 | +8,442 |
| Air transport | 16,560 | 0 | -16,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,947 | 0 | -4,947 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 16,892 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,028 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,225 | 12,667 | +8,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,028 | 0 | -8,028 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,500 | 0 | -6,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,947 | 0 | -4,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,032 | 0 | -2,032 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29144010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent and chemical intermediate used in various industries