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 | 5,194,962 |
| Netherlands | 3,596,752 |
| Germany | 1,895,984 |
| India | 817,524 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 724,108 |
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 | 2,650,938 | 2,544,024 | -106,914 |
| Netherlands | 2,002,368 | 1,594,384 | -407,984 |
| Germany | 766,704 | 1,129,280 | +362,576 |
| India | 488,423 | 329,101 | -159,322 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 497,994 | 226,114 | -271,880 |
| Belgium | 331,971 | 192,220 | -139,751 |
| United States | 208,025 | 250,636 | +42,611 |
| Switzerland | 217,070 | 193,960 | -23,110 |
| Italy | 375,662 | 5,155 | -370,507 |
| France | 117,558 | 103,569 | -13,989 |
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 | 10,114,688 |
| Italy | 1,563,990 |
| India | 1,010,063 |
| Germany | 471,607 |
| Mexico | 453,010 |
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 | 5,453,609 | 4,661,079 | -792,530 |
| Italy | 827,040 | 736,950 | -90,090 |
| India | 615,890 | 394,173 | -221,717 |
| Germany | 257,913 | 213,694 | -44,219 |
| Mexico | 162,720 | 290,290 | +127,570 |
| United States | 268,488 | 161,864 | -106,624 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 192,017 | +192,017 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 159,032 | 0 | -159,032 |
| Austria | 9,639 | 68,878 | +59,239 |
| Spain | 62,655 | 13,133 | -49,522 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 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) | 6,927,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,502,736 |
| Air transport | 1,172,598 |
| Other | 164,503 |
| Road transport | 79,233 |
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) | 3,792,068 | 3,135,134 | -656,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,381,771 | 3,120,965 | -260,806 |
| Air transport | 589,873 | 582,725 | -7,148 |
| Other | 115,715 | 48,788 | -66,927 |
| Road transport | 54,303 | 24,930 | -29,373 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,098,615 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,324,717 |
| Dover | 1,912,394 |
| Southampton | 1,190,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 718,578 |
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 | 2,711,559 | 2,387,056 | -324,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,204,649 | 1,120,068 | -84,581 |
| Dover | 1,200,478 | 711,916 | -488,562 |
| Southampton | 659,421 | 531,563 | -127,858 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 372,711 | 345,867 | -26,844 |
| Harwich | 317,961 | 360,395 | +42,434 |
| Thamesport | 363,041 | 180,212 | -182,829 |
| Killingholme | 188,859 | 126,606 | -62,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,206 | 200,615 | +89,409 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 100 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 82 |
| TILLEY DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 63 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 53 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 49 |
| IGM RESINS LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 45 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 44 |
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 | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 1,824,919 |
| France | 485,494 |
| Germany | 332,410 |
| Ireland | 304,635 |
| China | 108,018 |
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 | 823,723 | 1,001,196 | +177,473 |
| France | 411,848 | 73,646 | -338,202 |
| Germany | 138,309 | 194,101 | +55,792 |
| Ireland | 209,065 | 95,570 | -113,495 |
| China | 83,827 | 24,191 | -59,636 |
| Nigeria | 50,935 | 50,049 | -886 |
| South Africa | 31,451 | 59,662 | +28,211 |
| Switzerland | 24,975 | 38,983 | +14,008 |
| Slovenia | 53,255 | 8,718 | -44,537 |
| Turkey | 48,546 | 12,929 | -35,617 |
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 | 2,145,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,311,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 390,241 |
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 | 1,090,848 | 1,054,741 | -36,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 829,965 | 481,063 | -348,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,848 | 223,393 | +56,545 |
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 | 953,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,368 |
| Heysham | 278,098 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,760 |
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 | 794,926 | 894,028 | +99,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 606,012 | 347,016 | -258,996 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,806 | 199,562 | +60,756 |
| Heysham | 201,484 | 76,614 | -124,870 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,293 | 25,467 | -86,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,381 | 37,025 | -50,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,100 | 35,712 | +4,612 |
| 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