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 | 1,830,664 |
| Netherlands | 628,343 |
| India | 577,485 |
| Germany | 472,605 |
| France | 377,684 |
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 | 1,109,904 | 720,760 | -389,144 |
| Netherlands | 378,878 | 249,465 | -129,413 |
| India | 366,376 | 211,109 | -155,267 |
| Germany | 285,594 | 187,011 | -98,583 |
| France | 351,713 | 25,971 | -325,742 |
| Spain | 86,531 | 111,973 | +25,442 |
| Switzerland | 42,128 | 122,415 | +80,287 |
| Italy | 23,237 | 78,430 | +55,193 |
| United States | 32,871 | 10,154 | -22,717 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,613 | 32,622 | +29,009 |
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 | 2,597,348 |
| India | 822,858 |
| Germany | 355,662 |
| France | 337,928 |
| 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 | 1,448,859 | 1,148,489 | -300,370 |
| India | 507,845 | 315,013 | -192,832 |
| Germany | 266,488 | 89,174 | -177,314 |
| France | 296,786 | 41,142 | -255,644 |
| Switzerland | 37,310 | 70,202 | +32,892 |
| Italy | 22,191 | 53,320 | +31,129 |
| Netherlands | 36,280 | 23,618 | -12,662 |
| United States | 36,540 | 13,507 | -23,033 |
| Spain | 21,680 | 6,843 | -14,837 |
| Turkey | 6,608 | 6,876 | +268 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| 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 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 2,476,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,537,852 |
| Air transport | 335,806 |
| Other | 100,333 |
| 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) | 1,473,534 | 1,002,663 | -470,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 988,796 | 549,056 | -439,740 |
| Air transport | 152,718 | 183,088 | +30,370 |
| Other | 65,811 | 34,522 | -31,289 |
| 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 | 1,710,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 474,916 |
| Dover | 429,245 |
| Eurotunnel | 297,275 |
| London | 260,101 |
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 | 1,019,841 | 690,449 | -329,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,861 | 190,055 | -94,806 |
| Dover | 245,560 | 183,685 | -61,875 |
| Eurotunnel | 230,763 | 66,512 | -164,251 |
| London | 210,969 | 49,132 | -161,837 |
| Harwich | 93,983 | 106,365 | +12,382 |
| Southampton | 108,774 | 64,928 | -43,846 |
| Birmingham Airport | 29,950 | 75,308 | +45,358 |
| 000 | 65,811 | 34,522 | -31,289 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 106 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 56 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| FRAGRANCE OILS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 42 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 41 |
| MOLEKULA LIMITED | 36 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 35 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 27 |
| 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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 4,299,124 |
| France | 96,438 |
| Switzerland | 71,429 |
| South Africa | 68,713 |
| 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 | 3,120,974 | 1,178,150 | -1,942,824 |
| France | 51,779 | 44,659 | -7,120 |
| Switzerland | 47,841 | 23,588 | -24,253 |
| South Africa | 67,461 | 1,252 | -66,209 |
| Italy | 23,444 | 29,925 | +6,481 |
| Germany | 47,769 | 4,733 | -43,036 |
| Malaysia | 4,450 | 46,635 | +42,185 |
| Egypt | 12,728 | 8,439 | -4,289 |
| China | 7,301 | 13,491 | +6,190 |
| 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 | 4,512,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,916 |
| Road transport | 11,576 |
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 | 3,274,714 | 1,237,374 | -2,037,340 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,297 | 92,285 | -39,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,073 | 65,843 | +16,770 |
| Road transport | 11,576 | 0 | -11,576 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 2,320,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,827,132 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 205,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,708 |
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 | 1,911,051 | 409,344 | -1,501,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,304,035 | 523,097 | -780,938 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 273,579 | +273,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,263 | 84,325 | -36,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,668 | 53,040 | +19,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,457 | 16,933 | -21,524 |
| ZLC | 15,916 | 10,417 | -5,499 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,831 | 2,752 | -14,079 |
| Southampton | 10,999 | 5,375 | -5,624 |
| Heysham | 6,538 | 6,997 | +459 |
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