Import/export HS code 291450: Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function
Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,407,023 |
| Netherlands | 3,425,264 |
| Germany | 1,975,440 |
| India | 819,793 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 609,279 |
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 | 2,531,757 | 2,875,266 | +343,509 |
| Netherlands | 1,944,049 | 1,481,215 | -462,834 |
| Germany | 824,323 | 1,151,117 | +326,794 |
| India | 463,471 | 356,322 | -107,149 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 398,661 | 210,618 | -188,043 |
| Belgium | 256,236 | 190,689 | -65,547 |
| United States | 178,987 | 249,198 | +70,211 |
| Switzerland | 246,364 | 178,600 | -67,764 |
| Italy | 345,075 | 0 | -345,075 |
| Spain | 117,380 | 87,332 | -30,048 |
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 | 9,991,512 |
| Italy | 1,545,501 |
| India | 1,007,407 |
| Germany | 454,387 |
| Mexico | 450,253 |
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 | 5,096,956 | 4,894,556 | -202,400 |
| Italy | 824,819 | 720,682 | -104,137 |
| India | 591,818 | 415,589 | -176,229 |
| Germany | 248,736 | 205,651 | -43,085 |
| Mexico | 176,787 | 273,466 | +96,679 |
| United States | 270,078 | 155,593 | -114,485 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 192,017 | +192,017 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 159,032 | 0 | -159,032 |
| Austria | 17,831 | 74,405 | +56,574 |
| France | 27,939 | 42,838 | +14,899 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 7,105,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,203,189 |
| Air transport | 1,153,230 |
| Other | 162,176 |
| Road transport | 66,919 |
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) | 3,667,219 | 3,438,737 | -228,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,212,891 | 2,990,298 | -222,593 |
| Air transport | 567,515 | 585,715 | +18,200 |
| Other | 117,819 | 44,357 | -73,462 |
| Road transport | 40,845 | 26,074 | -14,771 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,344,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,297,351 |
| Dover | 1,715,690 |
| Southampton | 1,062,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 725,491 |
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 | 2,504,399 | 2,840,299 | +335,900 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,209,790 | 1,087,561 | -122,229 |
| Dover | 983,988 | 731,702 | -252,286 |
| Southampton | 709,309 | 352,745 | -356,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 376,262 | 349,229 | -27,033 |
| Harwich | 245,085 | 360,470 | +115,385 |
| Thamesport | 373,544 | 167,475 | -206,069 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,691 | 141,290 | -44,401 |
| Killingholme | 191,222 | 124,465 | -66,757 |
| Purfleet | 52,495 | 252,377 | +199,882 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 101 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 83 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 64 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 53 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 50 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 47 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 1,823,419 |
| France | 475,640 |
| Germany | 309,416 |
| Ireland | 303,435 |
| China | 107,284 |
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 | 1,654,148 | 169,271 | -1,484,877 |
| France | 393,791 | 81,849 | -311,942 |
| Germany | 115,315 | 194,101 | +78,786 |
| Ireland | 226,821 | 76,614 | -150,207 |
| China | 81,564 | 25,720 | -55,844 |
| Nigeria | 52,112 | 44,174 | -7,938 |
| South Africa | 31,451 | 59,662 | +28,211 |
| Switzerland | 28,886 | 33,333 | +4,447 |
| Netherlands | 9,880 | 49,341 | +39,461 |
| Poland | 8,504 | 44,634 | +36,130 |
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 | 2,154,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,240,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 384,043 |
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 | 1,923,808 | 230,675 | -1,693,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 750,728 | 490,028 | -260,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,525 | 217,518 | +50,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,688,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 894,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 333,670 |
| Heysham | 278,098 |
| London Stansted Airport | 140,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 1,626,851 | 62,103 | -1,564,748 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 519,160 | 374,937 | -144,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,983 | 193,687 | +53,704 |
| Heysham | 201,484 | 76,614 | -124,870 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,758 | 30,537 | -79,221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,118 | 45,940 | -39,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,260 | 31,259 | -4,001 |
| ZLC | 31,275 | 34,320 | +3,045 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,873 | 18,165 | -15,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,992 | 35,019 | +32,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 291450
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and industrial processes