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 | 5,647,696 |
| Netherlands | 3,486,564 |
| Germany | 2,068,571 |
| India | 748,623 |
| Belgium | 583,389 |
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 | 2,671,415 | 2,976,281 | +304,866 |
| Netherlands | 1,715,558 | 1,771,006 | +55,448 |
| Germany | 842,848 | 1,225,723 | +382,875 |
| India | 369,567 | 379,056 | +9,489 |
| Belgium | 218,920 | 364,469 | +145,549 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 310,264 | 238,921 | -71,343 |
| Switzerland | 122,055 | 198,103 | +76,048 |
| United States | 21,741 | 270,864 | +249,123 |
| Italy | 274,048 | 0 | -274,048 |
| Spain | 130,191 | 78,437 | -51,754 |
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 | 10,352,599 |
| Italy | 1,503,790 |
| India | 936,673 |
| Germany | 445,838 |
| Mexico | 415,395 |
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 | 4,769,902 | 5,582,697 | +812,795 |
| Italy | 790,536 | 713,254 | -77,282 |
| India | 483,788 | 452,885 | -30,903 |
| Germany | 218,850 | 226,988 | +8,138 |
| Mexico | 174,739 | 240,656 | +65,917 |
| United States | 178,217 | 165,315 | -12,902 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 192,017 | +192,017 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 124,689 | 0 | -124,689 |
| Austria | 12,413 | 83,729 | +71,316 |
| France | 43,273 | 26,944 | -16,329 |
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 | 5 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +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) | 6,760,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,692,439 |
| Air transport | 1,138,545 |
| Other | 117,489 |
| Road transport | 83,342 |
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) | 3,280,791 | 3,480,208 | +199,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,037,575 | 3,654,864 | +617,289 |
| Air transport | 557,014 | 581,531 | +24,517 |
| Other | 99,289 | 18,200 | -81,089 |
| Road transport | 28,868 | 54,474 | +25,606 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,294,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,268,409 |
| Dover | 1,831,072 |
| Southampton | 973,112 |
| Harwich | 700,694 |
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 | 2,432,072 | 2,862,384 | +430,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 927,236 | 1,341,173 | +413,937 |
| Dover | 839,289 | 991,783 | +152,494 |
| Southampton | 655,606 | 317,506 | -338,100 |
| Harwich | 241,076 | 459,618 | +218,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 369,946 | 295,938 | -74,008 |
| Purfleet | 49,720 | 421,153 | +371,433 |
| Thamesport | 305,953 | 153,455 | -152,498 |
| Eurotunnel | 221,411 | 129,190 | -92,221 |
| Killingholme | 208,870 | 78,064 | -130,806 |
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 | 29 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 105 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 86 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 65 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 54 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 52 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 51 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 49 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 1,842,268 |
| France | 498,095 |
| Germany | 350,330 |
| Ireland | 251,147 |
| China | 111,294 |
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 | 1,735,937 | 106,331 | -1,629,606 |
| France | 402,811 | 95,284 | -307,527 |
| Germany | 75,140 | 275,190 | +200,050 |
| Ireland | 192,981 | 58,166 | -134,815 |
| China | 97,782 | 13,512 | -84,270 |
| South Africa | 20,535 | 71,941 | +51,406 |
| Switzerland | 33,883 | 56,828 | +22,945 |
| Turkey | 49,670 | 40,105 | -9,565 |
| Nigeria | 48,822 | 35,607 | -13,215 |
| Netherlands | 9,677 | 60,943 | +51,266 |
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 | 2,248,058 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,259,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 372,901 |
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 | 1,919,211 | 328,847 | -1,590,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 704,559 | 554,890 | -149,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,917 | 133,984 | -104,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,720,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 953,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 325,769 |
| Heysham | 222,482 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,939 |
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 | 93,228 | -1,533,623 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 506,831 | 446,719 | -60,112 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,499 | 116,270 | -93,229 |
| Heysham | 170,825 | 51,657 | -119,168 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,031 | 33,908 | -76,123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,582 | 94,076 | +59,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,458 | 35,877 | -49,581 |
| ZLC | 39,628 | 53,682 | +14,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,992 | 35,019 | +32,027 |
| Southampton | 25,265 | 7,987 | -17,278 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291450
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes