Import/export HS code 291533: n-Butyl acetate
A solvent used in coatings, inks, and cleaning products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,078,966 |
| Germany | 5,869,216 |
| Netherlands | 3,120,391 |
| China | 290,481 |
| Switzerland | 70,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,176,894 | 2,902,072 | -274,822 |
| Germany | 3,283,036 | 2,586,180 | -696,856 |
| Netherlands | 1,421,776 | 1,698,615 | +276,839 |
| China | 217,361 | 73,120 | -144,241 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 70,803 | +70,803 |
| France | 1,100 | 37,093 | +35,993 |
| South Korea | 28,157 | 0 | -28,157 |
| Denmark | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
| Spain | 4,274 | 3,589 | -685 |
| United States | 1,736 | 0 | -1,736 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,486,955 |
| Belgium | 5,046,962 |
| China | 3,649,372 |
| France | 298,539 |
| Mexico | 22,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,472,888 | 3,014,067 | -458,821 |
| Belgium | 2,693,422 | 2,353,540 | -339,882 |
| China | 1,948,268 | 1,701,104 | -247,164 |
| France | 1,248 | 297,291 | +296,043 |
| Mexico | 22,764 | 0 | -22,764 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,102 | +4,102 |
| United States | 1,736 | 0 | -1,736 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,161 | +1,161 |
| Canada | 991 | 0 | -991 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 13,246,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,249,230 |
| Air transport | 17,036 |
| Other | 5,012 |
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) | 7,117,642 | 6,128,674 | -988,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,018,749 | 1,230,481 | +211,732 |
| Air transport | 4,926 | 12,110 | +7,184 |
| Other | 3,071 | 1,941 | -1,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,302,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,762,482 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,955,814 |
| Hull | 1,027,655 |
| Felixstowe | 212,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,502,063 | 2,800,341 | -701,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,755,296 | 3,007,186 | +251,890 |
| Middlesbrough | 890,009 | 1,065,805 | +175,796 |
| Hull | 676,194 | 351,461 | -324,733 |
| Felixstowe | 204,088 | 8,138 | -195,950 |
| Dover | 36,076 | 82,248 | +46,172 |
| Thamesport | 42,852 | 8,389 | -34,463 |
| Killingholme | 28,742 | 22,473 | -6,269 |
| London Stansted Airport | 991 | 12,110 | +11,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,514 | +6,514 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Civil engineering
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 52 |
| U-POL LIMITED | 51 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 51 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 40 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 29 |
| COUNT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 17 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 16 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 15 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 13 |
| FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 95,332 |
| Belgium | 48,308 |
| Brazil | 47,064 |
| China | 46,802 |
| Ireland | 40,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 29,705 | 65,627 | +35,922 |
| Belgium | 12,745 | 35,563 | +22,818 |
| Brazil | 32,050 | 15,014 | -17,036 |
| China | 16,246 | 30,556 | +14,310 |
| Ireland | 18,286 | 22,092 | +3,806 |
| France | 15,317 | 22,893 | +7,576 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,018 | 10,388 | -16,630 |
| Australia | 15,430 | 16,576 | +1,146 |
| Japan | 17,968 | 8,669 | -9,299 |
| Netherlands | 15,003 | 3,539 | -11,464 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,181 |
| Air transport | 44,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,651 | 147,875 | +48,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,035 | 99,146 | -4,889 |
| Air transport | 16,206 | 28,613 | +12,407 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,481 |
| Southampton | 60,937 |
| Felixstowe | 41,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,019 | 96,167 | +43,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,512 | 39,969 | -27,543 |
| Southampton | 29,373 | 31,564 | +2,191 |
| Felixstowe | 15,504 | 25,651 | +10,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,342 | 13,426 | -4,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,663 | 14,300 | +5,637 |
| Holyhead | 12,342 | 7,246 | -5,096 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,944 | 11,684 | +5,740 |
| London | 0 | 15,850 | +15,850 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 13,412 | +13,412 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291533
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent used in coatings, inks, and cleaning products