Import/export HS code 291413: 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)
A solvent for paints, inks, and resins
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,421,983 |
| Belgium | 910,426 |
| Netherlands | 680,042 |
| United States | 63,278 |
| South Africa | 39,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,262,130 | 1,159,853 | -102,277 |
| Belgium | 474,794 | 435,632 | -39,162 |
| Netherlands | 389,277 | 290,765 | -98,512 |
| United States | 63,278 | 0 | -63,278 |
| South Africa | 39,257 | 0 | -39,257 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 31,421 | +31,421 |
| Niger | 26,117 | 0 | -26,117 |
| Poland | 0 | 20,468 | +20,468 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,943 | +1,943 |
| Italy | 1,393 | 0 | -1,393 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,302,179 |
| Mexico | 892,881 |
| South Korea | 312,516 |
| Germany | 310,904 |
| Japan | 250,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,246,597 | 1,055,582 | -191,015 |
| Mexico | 413,622 | 479,259 | +65,637 |
| South Korea | 0 | 312,516 | +312,516 |
| Germany | 282,208 | 28,696 | -253,512 |
| Japan | 209,754 | 40,495 | -169,259 |
| United States | 63,278 | 0 | -63,278 |
| France | 39,394 | 0 | -39,394 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 20,468 | +20,468 |
| Italy | 1,393 | 0 | -1,393 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,123 | +1,123 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 2,922,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,220,151 |
| Air transport | 51,562 |
| Other | 1,943 |
| Road transport | 1,123 |
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) | 1,593,565 | 1,328,946 | -264,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 612,081 | 608,070 | -4,011 |
| Air transport | 51,562 | 0 | -51,562 |
| Other | 0 | 1,943 | +1,943 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,123 | +1,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,956,620 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,337,278 |
| London | 428,611 |
| Hull | 371,803 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 50,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 976,157 | 980,463 | +4,306 |
| Middlesbrough | 797,276 | 540,002 | -257,274 |
| London | 232,574 | 196,037 | -36,537 |
| Hull | 171,757 | 200,046 | +28,289 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 50,600 | 0 | -50,600 |
| Dover | 27,882 | 0 | -27,882 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 20,468 | +20,468 |
| 000 | 0 | 1,943 | +1,943 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,123 | +1,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 962 | 0 | -962 |
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 | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 58,769 |
| Germany | 28,932 |
| Ghana | 16,800 |
| Angola | 16,183 |
| Senegal | 15,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,833 | 34,936 | +11,103 |
| Germany | 28,932 | 0 | -28,932 |
| Ghana | 16,800 | 0 | -16,800 |
| Angola | 16,183 | 0 | -16,183 |
| Senegal | 0 | 15,518 | +15,518 |
| Lithuania | 3,420 | 3,420 | +0 |
| Netherlands | 2,394 | 2,028 | -366 |
| France | 0 | 1,715 | +1,715 |
| United States | 0 | 1,257 | +1,257 |
| Belgium | 0 | 978 | +978 |
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) | 99,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,758 |
| Air transport | 1,715 |
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) | 58,579 | 41,362 | -17,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,983 | 16,775 | -16,208 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,715 | +1,715 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 58,769 |
| London | 36,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,156 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 23,833 | 34,936 | +11,103 |
| London | 36,976 | 0 | -36,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,183 | 15,518 | -665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,736 | 3,420 | -1,316 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,440 | 0 | -7,440 |
| Felixstowe | 2,394 | 3,006 | +612 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,715 | +1,715 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 1,257 | +1,257 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291413
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent for paints, inks, and resins