Import/export HS code 291450: Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function
Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes
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 | 5,362,418 |
| Netherlands | 3,335,033 |
| Germany | 1,880,568 |
| India | 723,060 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 481,566 |
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 | 2,609,423 | 2,752,995 | +143,572 |
| Netherlands | 1,981,936 | 1,353,097 | -628,839 |
| Germany | 788,562 | 1,092,006 | +303,444 |
| India | 374,021 | 349,039 | -24,982 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 270,948 | 210,618 | -60,330 |
| Belgium | 240,183 | 186,896 | -53,287 |
| Switzerland | 212,927 | 177,313 | -35,614 |
| United States | 85,803 | 247,581 | +161,778 |
| Italy | 331,774 | 0 | -331,774 |
| Spain | 113,876 | 83,110 | -30,766 |
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 | 9,662,964 |
| Italy | 1,498,414 |
| India | 901,681 |
| Germany | 447,182 |
| Mexico | 402,458 |
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 | 4,988,375 | 4,674,589 | -313,786 |
| Italy | 854,274 | 644,140 | -210,134 |
| India | 496,415 | 405,266 | -91,149 |
| Germany | 254,039 | 193,143 | -60,896 |
| Mexico | 135,796 | 266,662 | +130,866 |
| United States | 157,529 | 155,593 | -1,936 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 192,017 | +192,017 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 159,032 | 0 | -159,032 |
| Austria | 12,413 | 74,405 | +61,992 |
| France | 34,048 | 34,469 | +421 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,797,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,908,803 |
| Air transport | 1,106,592 |
| Other | 153,472 |
| Road transport | 63,032 |
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) | 3,459,464 | 3,337,814 | -121,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,084,779 | 2,824,024 | -260,755 |
| Air transport | 585,118 | 521,474 | -63,644 |
| Other | 119,508 | 33,964 | -85,544 |
| Road transport | 36,958 | 26,074 | -10,884 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,237,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,202,842 |
| Dover | 1,519,527 |
| Southampton | 976,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 693,968 |
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 | 2,444,097 | 2,793,543 | +349,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,186,415 | 1,016,427 | -169,988 |
| Dover | 841,492 | 678,035 | -163,457 |
| Southampton | 659,235 | 317,506 | -341,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,920 | 296,048 | -101,872 |
| Harwich | 266,536 | 330,055 | +63,519 |
| Thamesport | 333,781 | 148,547 | -185,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 188,971 | 132,981 | -55,990 |
| Purfleet | 52,495 | 252,377 | +199,882 |
| Killingholme | 178,594 | 121,716 | -56,878 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 101 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 83 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 64 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 53 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 50 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 47 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 1,820,479 |
| France | 472,682 |
| Germany | 308,434 |
| Ireland | 298,223 |
| China | 107,284 |
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 | 1,734,872 | 85,607 | -1,649,265 |
| France | 400,715 | 71,967 | -328,748 |
| Germany | 115,305 | 193,129 | +77,824 |
| Ireland | 221,609 | 76,614 | -144,995 |
| China | 81,564 | 25,720 | -55,844 |
| Nigeria | 56,526 | 39,760 | -16,766 |
| South Africa | 31,451 | 59,662 | +28,211 |
| Switzerland | 33,883 | 28,336 | -5,547 |
| Netherlands | 11,860 | 47,361 | +35,501 |
| Turkey | 39,224 | 12,929 | -26,295 |
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 | 2,147,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,212,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,140 |
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 | 1,939,160 | 208,773 | -1,730,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 732,426 | 480,146 | -252,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,921 | 120,219 | -135,702 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,688,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 871,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 329,008 |
| Heysham | 272,886 |
| London Stansted Airport | 136,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,626,851 | 62,103 | -1,564,748 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 506,070 | 365,055 | -141,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,620 | 96,388 | -136,232 |
| Heysham | 196,272 | 76,614 | -119,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,520 | 23,487 | -89,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,695 | 43,363 | -44,332 |
| ZLC | 34,810 | 30,785 | -4,025 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,436 | 25,008 | -15,428 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,175 | 15,676 | -19,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,992 | 35,019 | +32,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291450
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes