Import/export HS code 291439: Various ketones
Other ketones not specifically listed, used in chemical manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,891,215 |
| Netherlands | 597,055 |
| India | 582,098 |
| Germany | 474,481 |
| France | 352,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,093,854 | 797,361 | -296,493 |
| Netherlands | 380,086 | 216,969 | -163,117 |
| India | 373,764 | 208,334 | -165,430 |
| Germany | 306,584 | 167,897 | -138,687 |
| France | 327,379 | 25,071 | -302,308 |
| Spain | 80,406 | 123,640 | +43,234 |
| Switzerland | 55,999 | 113,606 | +57,607 |
| Italy | 26,892 | 96,564 | +69,672 |
| United States | 39,538 | 4,468 | -35,070 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,205 | 30,120 | +22,915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,656,410 |
| India | 821,963 |
| Germany | 350,692 |
| France | 304,575 |
| Switzerland | 107,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,466,533 | 1,189,877 | -276,656 |
| India | 532,826 | 289,137 | -243,689 |
| Germany | 254,151 | 96,541 | -157,610 |
| France | 266,395 | 38,180 | -228,215 |
| Switzerland | 44,474 | 63,038 | +18,564 |
| Italy | 22,191 | 75,109 | +52,918 |
| Netherlands | 36,280 | 24,681 | -11,599 |
| United States | 41,656 | 8,391 | -33,265 |
| Spain | 20,228 | 6,843 | -13,385 |
| Turkey | 6,608 | 13,650 | +7,042 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 2,564,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,542,856 |
| Air transport | 302,155 |
| Other | 87,186 |
| Road transport | 27,426 |
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) | 1,485,486 | 1,078,551 | -406,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 992,936 | 549,920 | -443,016 |
| Air transport | 157,529 | 144,626 | -12,903 |
| Other | 52,664 | 34,522 | -18,142 |
| Road transport | 27,426 | 0 | -27,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,783,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 460,621 |
| Dover | 457,409 |
| Eurotunnel | 274,739 |
| London | 266,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,029,614 | 753,773 | -275,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 275,520 | 185,101 | -90,419 |
| Dover | 261,651 | 195,758 | -65,893 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,522 | 69,217 | -136,305 |
| London | 218,269 | 47,879 | -170,390 |
| Harwich | 93,983 | 106,365 | +12,382 |
| Southampton | 116,011 | 48,638 | -67,373 |
| Hull | 82,108 | 30,340 | -51,768 |
| Birmingham Airport | 54,738 | 47,636 | -7,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,015 | 33,917 | -31,098 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 107 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 56 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 49 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 42 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 42 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 36 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 35 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 28 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,053,125 |
| France | 96,438 |
| Switzerland | 66,491 |
| South Africa | 55,652 |
| Italy | 53,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,148,554 | 904,571 | -2,243,983 |
| France | 51,779 | 44,659 | -7,120 |
| Switzerland | 47,771 | 18,720 | -29,051 |
| South Africa | 54,400 | 1,252 | -53,148 |
| Italy | 23,444 | 29,925 | +6,481 |
| Germany | 47,769 | 4,733 | -43,036 |
| Malaysia | 46,735 | 4,350 | -42,385 |
| China | 7,301 | 15,265 | +7,964 |
| Egypt | 12,728 | 8,439 | -4,289 |
| Singapore | 19,734 | 0 | -19,734 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,257,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,130 |
| Road transport | 4,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,298,870 | 958,927 | -2,339,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,438 | 93,497 | -34,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,798 | 25,332 | -59,466 |
| Road transport | 4,954 | 0 | -4,954 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 2,074,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,818,241 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 205,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,665,052 | 409,344 | -1,255,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,304,063 | 514,178 | -789,885 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 | 0 | -273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,263 | 84,325 | -36,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,393 | 12,529 | -56,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,457 | 20,984 | -17,473 |
| ZLC | 9,294 | 10,417 | +1,123 |
| Southampton | 10,999 | 5,375 | -5,624 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,379 | 2,752 | -10,627 |
| Heysham | 5,129 | 8,209 | +3,080 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291439
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ketones not specifically listed, used in chemical manufacturing