Import/export HS code 271112: Propane
A gas commonly used for heating, cooking, and as fuel for vehicles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 178,865,949 |
| Netherlands | 70,152,694 |
| Belgium | 29,211,350 |
| United States | 21,784,370 |
| Sweden | 8,835,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 89,417,595 | 89,448,354 | +30,759 |
| Netherlands | 48,730,505 | 21,422,189 | -27,308,316 |
| Belgium | 15,188,653 | 14,022,697 | -1,165,956 |
| United States | 7,616,979 | 14,167,391 | +6,550,412 |
| Sweden | 2,487,218 | 6,348,090 | +3,860,872 |
| Algeria | 0 | 2,685,302 | +2,685,302 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,591,502 | 0 | -2,591,502 |
| France | 28,518 | 2,032,293 | +2,003,775 |
| Spain | 1,854,665 | 0 | -1,854,665 |
| Ireland | 38,199 | 1,742,383 | +1,704,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 154,230,667 |
| Netherlands | 56,638,845 |
| United States | 53,139,879 |
| Belgium | 10,581,670 |
| Sweden | 6,800,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 90,426,536 | 63,804,131 | -26,622,405 |
| Netherlands | 35,574,575 | 21,064,270 | -14,510,305 |
| United States | 13,327,073 | 39,812,806 | +26,485,733 |
| Belgium | 5,720,145 | 4,861,525 | -858,620 |
| Sweden | 452,070 | 6,348,090 | +5,896,020 |
| Algeria | 0 | 2,685,302 | +2,685,302 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,591,502 | 0 | -2,591,502 |
| China | 605,836 | 682,357 | +76,521 |
| Spain | 835,526 | 0 | -835,526 |
| Italy | 317,745 | 314,109 | -3,636 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 281,987,207 |
| Other | 32,723,502 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,898,186 |
| Air transport | 129,757 |
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) | 143,631,097 | 138,356,110 | -5,274,987 |
| Other | 18,989,997 | 13,733,505 | -5,256,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,265,002 | 1,633,184 | -4,631,818 |
| Air transport | 54,352 | 75,405 | +21,053 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 142,365,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,463,693 |
| 000 | 32,723,502 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 11,168,112 |
| Milford | 4,629,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 70,689,203 | 71,675,889 | +986,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,198,665 | 51,265,028 | -20,933,637 |
| 000 | 18,989,997 | 13,733,505 | -5,256,492 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 11,168,112 | +11,168,112 |
| Milford | 4,629,117 | 0 | -4,629,117 |
| Jersey | 0 | 2,164,835 | +2,164,835 |
| Harwich | 1,413,334 | 692,765 | -720,569 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,730,252 | +1,730,252 |
| Southampton | 375,804 | 537,171 | +161,367 |
| Purfleet | 53,597 | 462,606 | +409,009 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 150,179,988 |
| France | 141,840,537 |
| Belgium | 76,426,627 |
| Sweden | 75,530,773 |
| Ireland | 75,037,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 73,465,807 | 76,714,181 | +3,248,374 |
| France | 57,561,971 | 84,278,566 | +26,716,595 |
| Belgium | 48,549,578 | 27,877,049 | -20,672,529 |
| Sweden | 51,004,291 | 24,526,482 | -26,477,809 |
| Ireland | 47,220,755 | 27,817,137 | -19,403,618 |
| Netherlands | 26,976,369 | 7,332,374 | -19,643,995 |
| Germany | 14,160,405 | 6,010,741 | -8,149,664 |
| United States | 18,028,693 | 0 | -18,028,693 |
| Norway | 4,740,104 | 9,694,721 | +4,954,617 |
| Morocco | 5,326,972 | 3,397,030 | -1,929,942 |
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 | 12,773,180 |
| Ireland | 12,446 |
| China | 10 |
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 | 6,880,105 | 5,893,075 | -987,030 |
| Ireland | 5,626 | 6,820 | +1,194 |
| China | 10 | 0 | -10 |
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) | 614,495,035 |
| Other | 12,786,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,641,568 |
| Air transport | 34,698 |
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) | 346,017,417 | 268,477,618 | -77,539,799 |
| Other | 6,885,892 | 5,900,201 | -985,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,336,598 | 304,970 | -1,031,628 |
| Air transport | 21,218 | 13,480 | -7,738 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 338,329,687 |
| Middlesbrough | 228,460,068 |
| Milford | 27,183,248 |
| Southampton | 14,675,578 |
| 000 | 12,786,093 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 196,212,178 | 142,117,509 | -54,094,669 |
| Middlesbrough | 128,255,756 | 100,204,312 | -28,051,444 |
| Milford | 12,537,262 | 14,645,986 | +2,108,724 |
| Southampton | 7,151,994 | 7,523,584 | +371,590 |
| 000 | 6,885,892 | 5,900,201 | -985,691 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,156,382 | 3,583,435 | +1,427,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 701,661 | 145,510 | -556,151 |
| Felixstowe | 1,800 | 390,582 | +388,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,754 | 68,544 | -64,210 |
| Portsmouth | 68,332 | 35,353 | -32,979 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 271112
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A gas commonly used for heating, cooking, and as fuel for vehicles