Import/export HS code 281310: Carbon disulphide
A chemical used in making rayon, cellophane, and other industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,003,606 |
| France | 37,404 |
| Belgium | 21,720 |
| Netherlands | 8,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,058,067 | 945,539 | -112,528 |
| France | 37,404 | 0 | -37,404 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,720 | +21,720 |
| Netherlands | 8,036 | 0 | -8,036 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,926,387 |
| United States | 79,682 |
| Slovenia | 57,520 |
| United Kingdom | 7,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,043,150 | 883,237 | -159,913 |
| United States | 17,525 | 62,157 | +44,632 |
| Slovenia | 37,404 | 20,116 | -17,288 |
| United Kingdom | 5,428 | 1,749 | -3,679 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 2,062,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,036 |
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) | 1,095,471 | 967,259 | -128,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,036 | 0 | -8,036 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,960,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,068 |
| Harwich | 22,382 |
| Felixstowe | 18,452 |
| ZLC | 914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,035,624 | 925,326 | -110,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,690 | 39,378 | +10,688 |
| Harwich | 19,827 | 2,555 | -17,272 |
| Felixstowe | 18,452 | 0 | -18,452 |
| ZLC | 914 | 0 | -914 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBINSON BROTHERS LIMITED | 10 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 9 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 4 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 2 |
| AHLSTROM CHIRNSIDE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 313,550 |
| Belgium | 72,000 |
| Germany | 32,848 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,875 |
| Kuwait | 7,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 200,591 | 112,959 | -87,632 |
| Belgium | 39,300 | 32,700 | -6,600 |
| Germany | 16,654 | 16,194 | -460 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,875 | 0 | -21,875 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 7,670 | +7,670 |
| Denmark | 2,154 | 900 | -1,254 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,328 | +2,328 |
| United States | 2,104 | 0 | -2,104 |
| Switzerland | 1,710 | 0 | -1,710 |
| Qatar | 0 | 968 | +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) | 274,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,016 |
| Air transport | 23,979 |
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) | 197,093 | 77,019 | -120,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,316 | 96,700 | +33,384 |
| Air transport | 23,979 | 0 | -23,979 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 351,574 |
| Killingholme | 69,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 219,742 | 131,832 | -87,910 |
| Killingholme | 38,957 | 30,921 | -8,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,979 | 0 | -23,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,638 | +8,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,710 | 2,328 | +618 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making rayon, cellophane, and other industrial products