Import/export HS code 291412: Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)
A solvent used in paints, adhesives, and coatings
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 4,280,173 |
| Germany | 3,762,821 |
| Belgium | 3,457,844 |
| France | 247,740 |
| China | 68,102 |
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 | 994,612 | 3,285,561 | +2,290,949 |
| Germany | 1,718,285 | 2,044,536 | +326,251 |
| Belgium | 2,812,542 | 645,302 | -2,167,240 |
| France | 144,154 | 103,586 | -40,568 |
| China | 20,157 | 47,945 | +27,788 |
| Switzerland | 46,438 | 20,367 | -26,071 |
| United States | 54,398 | 9,560 | -44,838 |
| Ireland | 31,197 | 17,778 | -13,419 |
| Spain | 2,564 | 908 | -1,656 |
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 | 7,886,933 |
| South Africa | 1,695,644 |
| Netherlands | 1,600,043 |
| China | 523,771 |
| United Kingdom | 119,628 |
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 | 3,298,165 | 4,588,768 | +1,290,603 |
| South Africa | 1,080,737 | 614,907 | -465,830 |
| Netherlands | 1,257,605 | 342,438 | -915,167 |
| China | 82,167 | 441,604 | +359,437 |
| United Kingdom | 3,894 | 115,734 | +111,840 |
| United States | 52,215 | 8,947 | -43,268 |
| Italy | 12,753 | 20,367 | +7,614 |
| Japan | 0 | 20,362 | +20,362 |
| Belgium | 3,050 | 2,310 | -740 |
| France | 0 | 4,018 | +4,018 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 9,996,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,887,446 |
| Air transport | 69,267 |
| Other | 46,377 |
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) | 4,868,102 | 5,128,698 | +260,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 889,040 | 998,406 | +109,366 |
| Air transport | 36,008 | 33,259 | -2,749 |
| Other | 31,197 | 15,180 | -16,017 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 5,703,843 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,704,721 |
| London | 1,474,626 |
| Middlesbrough | 217,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 208,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 2,409,069 | 3,294,774 | +885,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,257,736 | 1,446,985 | -810,751 |
| London | 663,455 | 811,171 | +147,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 82,168 | 135,763 | +53,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,158 | 63,638 | -81,520 |
| Felixstowe | 100,148 | 86,621 | -13,527 |
| Dover | 24,627 | 153,135 | +128,508 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 67,739 | +67,739 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,070 | 23,699 | -1,371 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 46,873 | +46,873 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 48 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KEMPER SYSTEM LIMITED | 12 |
| ALCOHOLS LIMITED | 12 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 10 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 10 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 9 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 9 |
| W.H.PALMER & CO.(INDUSTRIES)LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 291412
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent used in paints, adhesives, and coatings