Import/export HS code 291422: Cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones
Chemicals used in the production of nylon, paints, and coatings
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 29,096,120 |
| Netherlands | 28,466,265 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Belgium | 1,195,356 |
| Germany | 1,128,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 20,441,511 | 8,654,609 | -11,786,902 |
| Netherlands | 15,694,099 | 12,772,166 | -2,921,933 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Belgium | 1,195,356 | 0 | -1,195,356 |
| Germany | 767,734 | 360,734 | -407,000 |
| China | 321,811 | 84,599 | -237,212 |
| Switzerland | 11,967 | 3,121 | -8,846 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| France | 1,051 | 2,641 | +1,590 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 29,234,535 |
| Netherlands | 28,361,568 |
| Taiwan | 3,230,340 |
| Japan | 1,178,164 |
| Germany | 1,110,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 20,472,766 | 8,761,769 | -11,710,997 |
| Netherlands | 15,677,660 | 12,683,908 | -2,993,752 |
| Taiwan | 1,860,033 | 1,370,307 | -489,726 |
| Japan | 1,178,164 | 0 | -1,178,164 |
| Germany | 766,230 | 344,473 | -421,757 |
| China | 321,811 | 84,599 | -237,212 |
| 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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,557,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,983,665 |
| 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) | 36,795,283 | 21,761,819 | -15,033,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,495,366 | 1,488,299 | -2,007,067 |
| 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 | 33,828,434 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,648,599 |
| Hull | 6,604,573 |
| Felixstowe | 406,410 |
| Dover | 19,867 |
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 | 19,402,851 | 14,425,583 | -4,977,268 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,416,770 | 2,231,829 | -18,184,941 |
| Hull | 115,368 | 6,489,205 | +6,373,837 |
| Felixstowe | 321,811 | 84,599 | -237,212 |
| Dover | 3,606 | 16,261 | +12,655 |
| London | 16,258 | 0 | -16,258 |
| ZLC | 11,967 | 0 | -11,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,018 | 2,641 | +623 |
| 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 | 698,878 |
| Japan | 371,453 |
| Belgium | 242,301 |
| India | 185,640 |
| Switzerland | 135,935 |
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 | 340,728 | 358,150 | +17,422 |
| Japan | 347,245 | 24,208 | -323,037 |
| Belgium | 163,732 | 78,569 | -85,163 |
| India | 0 | 185,640 | +185,640 |
| Switzerland | 30,556 | 105,379 | +74,823 |
| Netherlands | 45,346 | 71,213 | +25,867 |
| United States | 0 | 100,406 | +100,406 |
| Ireland | 29,398 | 47,622 | +18,224 |
| 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) | 1,194,959 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 757,764 |
| 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) | 547,546 | 647,413 | +99,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,770 | 300,994 | -155,776 |
| 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 | 407,283 |
| Southampton | 316,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,774 |
| Middlesbrough | 221,189 |
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 | 140,574 | 266,709 | +126,135 |
| Southampton | 316,800 | 0 | -316,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,023 | 200,588 | +123,565 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,055 | 202,719 | +164,664 |
| Middlesbrough | 164,439 | 56,750 | -107,689 |
| Hull | 102,886 | 103,802 | +916 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,324 | 35,164 | -74,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,934 | 38,043 | -7,891 |
| 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