Import/export HS code 291440: Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes
Chemicals used in the production of solvents, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,540,175 |
| Germany | 1,903,210 |
| Netherlands | 1,497,551 |
| China | 1,179,387 |
| Taiwan | 517,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,198,512 | 1,341,663 | -1,856,849 |
| Germany | 1,051,581 | 851,629 | -199,952 |
| Netherlands | 750,223 | 747,328 | -2,895 |
| China | 813,318 | 366,069 | -447,249 |
| Taiwan | 361,108 | 156,478 | -204,630 |
| Israel | 260,030 | 195,108 | -64,922 |
| Belgium | 154,552 | 81,971 | -72,581 |
| United States | 99,701 | 91,946 | -7,755 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 161,440 | 18,060 | -143,380 |
| Spain | 88,150 | 89,951 | +1,801 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,740,456 |
| China | 2,201,112 |
| Germany | 1,363,809 |
| Taiwan | 537,677 |
| Israel | 455,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,039,544 | 1,700,912 | -1,338,632 |
| China | 1,478,042 | 723,070 | -754,972 |
| Germany | 890,322 | 473,487 | -416,835 |
| Taiwan | 381,199 | 156,478 | -224,721 |
| Israel | 260,030 | 195,108 | -64,922 |
| United States | 239,749 | 173,932 | -65,817 |
| Switzerland | 128,510 | 285,129 | +156,619 |
| Italy | 328,971 | 80,433 | -248,538 |
| Brazil | 142,371 | 130,607 | -11,764 |
| South Korea | 50,483 | 40,563 | -9,920 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 8,347,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,142,293 |
| Air transport | 592,388 |
| Other | 28,441 |
| Road transport | 9,110 |
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) | 5,231,115 | 3,116,383 | -2,114,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,447,117 | 695,176 | -751,941 |
| Air transport | 419,939 | 172,449 | -247,490 |
| Other | 21,298 | 7,143 | -14,155 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,110 | +9,110 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,019,218 |
| Dover | 1,547,607 |
| Felixstowe | 957,615 |
| Immingham Docks | 920,628 |
| Southampton | 677,297 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 3,296,218 | 1,723,000 | -1,573,218 |
| Dover | 985,406 | 562,201 | -423,205 |
| Felixstowe | 667,349 | 290,266 | -377,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 652,896 | 267,732 | -385,164 |
| Southampton | 536,846 | 140,451 | -396,395 |
| London | 24,644 | 325,306 | +300,662 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,774 | 56,508 | -151,266 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,296 | 109,651 | -17,645 |
| Hull | 66,379 | 126,730 | +60,351 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,769 | 75,389 | -30,380 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 47 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 46 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 45 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 41 |
| LAMBSON LIMITED | 40 |
| DE MONCHY AROMATICS LIMITED | 35 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| RUSSELL IPM LTD | 26 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,194,938 |
| Netherlands | 916,280 |
| Ireland | 889,089 |
| United States | 186,979 |
| India | 163,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,189,445 | 5,493 | -1,183,952 |
| Netherlands | 905,063 | 11,217 | -893,846 |
| Ireland | 250,273 | 638,816 | +388,543 |
| United States | 34,460 | 152,519 | +118,059 |
| India | 163,059 | 0 | -163,059 |
| Germany | 84,732 | 12,051 | -72,681 |
| China | 86,305 | 4,836 | -81,469 |
| Turkey | 22,251 | 46,702 | +24,451 |
| Indonesia | 30,448 | 15,293 | -15,155 |
| Sweden | 28,941 | 15,049 | -13,892 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 14,968 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 14,968 | +14,968 |
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) | 2,368,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,094,993 |
| Air transport | 395,377 |
| Other | 14,968 |
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) | 2,253,869 | 115,125 | -2,138,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 368,185 | 726,808 | +358,623 |
| Air transport | 279,182 | 116,195 | -162,987 |
| Other | 0 | 14,968 | +14,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,067,402 |
| Holyhead | 682,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 212,152 |
| Manchester Airport | 204,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,950 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,067,402 | 0 | -2,067,402 |
| Holyhead | 221,867 | 461,057 | +239,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,052 | 101,100 | -9,952 |
| Manchester Airport | 187,919 | 16,508 | -171,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,894 | 6,056 | -162,838 |
| Southampton | 8,344 | 109,069 | +100,725 |
| Heysham | 0 | 113,003 | +113,003 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,359 | 39,223 | +4,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,324 | 45,593 | +22,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,683 | 23,125 | -2,558 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 291440
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the production of solvents, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals