Import/export HS code 291419: Various ketones
Other types of ketones not listed above, used in various industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,055,103 |
| China | 2,169,452 |
| Belgium | 1,723,734 |
| Germany | 1,036,758 |
| Spain | 751,286 |
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 | 1,392,855 | 1,662,248 | +269,393 |
| China | 1,470,241 | 699,211 | -771,030 |
| Belgium | 1,138,202 | 585,532 | -552,670 |
| Germany | 575,337 | 461,421 | -113,916 |
| Spain | 340,154 | 411,132 | +70,978 |
| Switzerland | 460,019 | 290,499 | -169,520 |
| United States | 415,946 | 185,373 | -230,573 |
| France | 248,736 | 252,384 | +3,648 |
| Italy | 189,096 | 196,750 | +7,654 |
| Japan | 157,903 | 145,806 | -12,097 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,361,861 |
| China | 3,053,532 |
| Switzerland | 1,405,492 |
| Germany | 1,021,504 |
| India | 355,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,363,697 | 1,998,164 | -365,533 |
| China | 1,932,358 | 1,121,174 | -811,184 |
| Switzerland | 686,887 | 718,605 | +31,718 |
| Germany | 509,582 | 511,922 | +2,340 |
| India | 135,580 | 220,130 | +84,550 |
| Spain | 150,658 | 179,967 | +29,309 |
| Italy | 142,474 | 174,854 | +32,380 |
| Japan | 157,903 | 145,806 | -12,097 |
| France | 283,660 | 9,907 | -273,753 |
| United Kingdom | 49,920 | 14,236 | -35,684 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +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) | 6,984,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,128,172 |
| Air transport | 1,138,561 |
| Road transport | 243,239 |
| Other | 88,675 |
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) | 3,652,044 | 3,332,447 | -319,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,990,738 | 1,137,434 | -853,304 |
| Air transport | 573,167 | 565,394 | -7,773 |
| Road transport | 143,084 | 100,155 | -42,929 |
| Other | 88,440 | 235 | -88,205 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,988,860 |
| Felixstowe | 1,874,646 |
| Harwich | 1,795,203 |
| London | 1,749,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 808,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,239,970 | 748,890 | -491,080 |
| Felixstowe | 929,190 | 945,456 | +16,266 |
| Harwich | 992,830 | 802,373 | -190,457 |
| London | 1,043,556 | 706,190 | -337,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 310,219 | 498,423 | +188,204 |
| Southampton | 416,303 | 246,115 | -170,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 275,148 | 152,359 | -122,789 |
| Thamesport | 185,172 | 207,304 | +22,132 |
| Birmingham Airport | 120,294 | 146,437 | +26,143 |
| Manchester Airport | 73,493 | 186,752 | +113,259 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 69 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 63 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 62 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 61 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 41 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 41 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 40 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,509,054 |
| United States | 2,365,760 |
| Netherlands | 1,588,046 |
| Singapore | 1,068,371 |
| Brazil | 1,033,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,219,835 | 1,289,219 | +69,384 |
| United States | 1,104,894 | 1,260,866 | +155,972 |
| Netherlands | 820,726 | 767,320 | -53,406 |
| Singapore | 635,772 | 432,599 | -203,173 |
| Brazil | 918,980 | 114,482 | -804,498 |
| China | 592,416 | 324,007 | -268,409 |
| Switzerland | 482,345 | 328,216 | -154,129 |
| Spain | 376,811 | 392,445 | +15,634 |
| Germany | 353,367 | 280,307 | -73,060 |
| Turkey | 206,886 | 244,694 | +37,808 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,993,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,255,589 |
| Air transport | 2,614,630 |
| Road transport | 1,080 |
| Other | 614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,181,195 | 2,812,650 | -1,368,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,651,065 | 2,604,524 | -46,541 |
| Air transport | 1,301,765 | 1,312,865 | +11,100 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
| Other | 398 | 216 | -182 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,385,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,184,385 |
| Southampton | 1,931,624 |
| Felixstowe | 1,903,898 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,025,865 |
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 | 1,884,259 | 1,501,687 | -382,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,729,699 | 454,686 | -2,275,013 |
| Southampton | 301,430 | 1,630,194 | +1,328,764 |
| Felixstowe | 1,397,722 | 506,176 | -891,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 448,744 | 577,121 | +128,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,291 | 684,197 | +626,906 |
| Manchester Airport | 274,180 | 375,514 | +101,334 |
| London Stansted Airport | 356,513 | 219,507 | -137,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,084 | 321,896 | +170,812 |
| Dover | 137,134 | 288,590 | +151,456 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291419
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ketones not listed above, used in various industrial applications