Import/export HS code 291411: Acetone
A common solvent used in cleaning products, nail polish removers, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 13,437,649 |
| Spain | 5,740,646 |
| Belgium | 2,999,849 |
| Germany | 2,886,201 |
| Netherlands | 1,196,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 8,777,856 | 4,659,793 | -4,118,063 |
| Spain | 2,794,563 | 2,946,083 | +151,520 |
| Belgium | 2,343,071 | 656,778 | -1,686,293 |
| Germany | 1,477,321 | 1,408,880 | -68,441 |
| Netherlands | 825,933 | 370,441 | -455,492 |
| United States | 547,550 | 360,544 | -187,006 |
| France | 217,026 | 223,716 | +6,690 |
| Switzerland | 6,339 | 80,187 | +73,848 |
| Ireland | 46,733 | 18,900 | -27,833 |
| Italy | 0 | 22,575 | +22,575 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 14,291,030 |
| Spain | 7,843,593 |
| Germany | 2,880,038 |
| United States | 974,514 |
| France | 876,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 9,014,523 | 5,276,507 | -3,738,016 |
| Spain | 4,864,514 | 2,979,079 | -1,885,435 |
| Germany | 1,636,601 | 1,243,437 | -393,164 |
| United States | 550,618 | 423,896 | -126,722 |
| France | 419,708 | 456,757 | +37,049 |
| South Africa | 201,810 | 111,535 | -90,275 |
| Belgium | 68,514 | 69,907 | +1,393 |
| Saudi Arabia | 70,130 | 49,147 | -20,983 |
| Netherlands | 57,174 | 25,683 | -31,491 |
| Israel | 22,591 | 30,146 | +7,555 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 15,884,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,710,270 |
| Air transport | 115,271 |
| Other | 84,227 |
| Road transport | 6,339 |
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) | 11,047,672 | 4,836,506 | -6,211,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,876,609 | 5,833,661 | -42,948 |
| Air transport | 63,617 | 51,654 | -11,963 |
| Other | 51,862 | 32,365 | -19,497 |
| Road transport | 6,339 | 0 | -6,339 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 21,775,529 |
| London | 2,492,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,110,455 |
| Felixstowe | 925,152 |
| Hull | 710,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 13,751,735 | 8,023,794 | -5,727,941 |
| London | 1,400,827 | 1,091,647 | -309,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 505,311 | 605,144 | +99,833 |
| Felixstowe | 391,901 | 533,251 | +141,350 |
| Hull | 554,039 | 156,115 | -397,924 |
| Dover | 74,491 | 133,623 | +59,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 183,025 | 23,198 | -159,827 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,008 | 35,132 | -21,876 |
| 000 | 51,862 | 32,365 | -19,497 |
| Thamesport | 13,312 | 31,666 | +18,354 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 57 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 47 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 42 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 21 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 19 |
| RUBIX U.K. LIMITED | 17 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 17 |
| WASDELL PACKAGING LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,229,101 |
| Ireland | 2,199,349 |
| Netherlands | 752,087 |
| France | 321,388 |
| Poland | 299,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 997,638 | 1,231,463 | +233,825 |
| Ireland | 1,133,014 | 1,066,335 | -66,679 |
| Netherlands | 572,124 | 179,963 | -392,161 |
| France | 163,858 | 157,530 | -6,328 |
| Poland | 204,061 | 94,973 | -109,088 |
| Sweden | 35,730 | 21,182 | -14,548 |
| Viet Nam | 31,913 | 23,403 | -8,510 |
| Malaysia | 12,973 | 26,235 | +13,262 |
| Philippines | 37,945 | 0 | -37,945 |
| Italy | 85 | 24,481 | +24,396 |
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 | 266,649 |
| Finland | 84,687 |
| XU | 50,650 |
| Ireland | 3,982 |
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 | 146,100 | 120,549 | -25,551 |
| Finland | 43,623 | 41,064 | -2,559 |
| XU | 18,637 | 32,013 | +13,376 |
| Ireland | 3,982 | 0 | -3,982 |
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) | 4,861,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 887,847 |
| Other | 405,968 |
| Air transport | 61,162 |
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) | 2,333,474 | 2,528,355 | +194,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 687,380 | 200,467 | -486,913 |
| Other | 212,342 | 193,626 | -18,716 |
| Air transport | 31,793 | 29,369 | -2,424 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,482,601 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,306,268 |
| London | 1,287,978 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 686,773 |
| 000 | 405,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 814,065 | 668,536 | -145,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 800,636 | 505,632 | -295,004 |
| London | 880,796 | 407,182 | -473,614 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,631 | 459,142 | +231,511 |
| 000 | 212,342 | 193,626 | -18,716 |
| Holyhead | 61,968 | 332,522 | +270,554 |
| Middlesbrough | 51,010 | 178,667 | +127,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,757 | 71,344 | -7,413 |
| Heysham | 57,006 | 38,853 | -18,153 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,255 | 54,280 | +33,025 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common solvent used in cleaning products, nail polish removers, and industrial applications