Import/export HS code 291422: Cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones
Chemicals used in the production of nylon, paints, 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 | 28,170,770 |
| Italy | 26,671,751 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 1,008,150 |
| China | 406,410 |
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 | 16,587,652 | 11,583,118 | -5,004,534 |
| Italy | 17,967,634 | 8,704,117 | -9,263,517 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 648,561 | 359,589 | -288,972 |
| China | 406,410 | 0 | -406,410 |
| Belgium | 17,192 | 0 | -17,192 |
| Switzerland | 11,967 | 3,121 | -8,846 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| France | 3,692 | 0 | -3,692 |
| Ireland | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,068,123 |
| Italy | 26,810,166 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Germany | 988,335 |
| China | 406,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,542,881 | 11,525,242 | -5,017,639 |
| Italy | 18,033,057 | 8,777,109 | -9,255,948 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Germany | 643,862 | 344,473 | -299,389 |
| China | 406,410 | 0 | -406,410 |
| Switzerland | 16,898 | 3,121 | -13,777 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| United States | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 55,716,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,805,501 |
| Air transport | 7,086 |
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) | 35,098,427 | 20,618,493 | -14,479,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,401,801 | 1,403,700 | -998,101 |
| Air transport | 3,965 | 3,121 | -844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 32,232,407 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,596,413 |
| Hull | 7,232,390 |
| Felixstowe | 406,410 |
| Dover | 21,917 |
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 | 18,994,435 | 13,237,972 | -5,756,463 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,944,330 | 1,652,083 | -16,292,247 |
| Hull | 115,368 | 7,117,022 | +7,001,654 |
| Felixstowe | 406,410 | 0 | -406,410 |
| Dover | 6,801 | 15,116 | +8,315 |
| London | 16,258 | 0 | -16,258 |
| ZLC | 11,967 | 0 | -11,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,659 | 0 | -4,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,052 | 3,121 | +2,069 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,913 | 0 | -2,913 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 679,571 |
| Japan | 371,453 |
| Belgium | 220,665 |
| India | 185,640 |
| Netherlands | 153,469 |
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 | 583,762 | 95,809 | -487,953 |
| Japan | 347,245 | 24,208 | -323,037 |
| Belgium | 162,232 | 58,433 | -103,799 |
| India | 0 | 185,640 | +185,640 |
| Netherlands | 45,346 | 108,123 | +62,777 |
| Switzerland | 56,130 | 79,805 | +23,675 |
| United States | 0 | 100,406 | +100,406 |
| Ireland | 31,022 | 50,188 | +19,166 |
| France | 41,680 | 0 | -41,680 |
| Costa Rica | 35,378 | 0 | -35,378 |
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) | 1,236,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 731,832 |
| Air transport | 74,568 |
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) | 857,221 | 378,838 | -478,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 415,827 | 316,005 | -99,822 |
| Air transport | 46,280 | 28,288 | -17,992 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 439,285 |
| Southampton | 316,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,774 |
| Hull | 206,688 |
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 | 289,062 | 150,223 | -138,839 |
| Southampton | 316,800 | 0 | -316,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,716 | 200,588 | +142,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,969 | 79,805 | -81,164 |
| Hull | 102,886 | 103,802 | +916 |
| Middlesbrough | 162,939 | 36,614 | -126,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,837 | 38,570 | -87,267 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,934 | 42,233 | -3,701 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,445 | 24,208 | -6,237 |
| Holyhead | 9,281 | 37,913 | +28,632 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291422
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the production of nylon, paints, and coatings