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 | 2,165,314 |
| France | 62,575 |
| Belgium | 48,186 |
| Netherlands | 7,197 |
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 | 1,026,619 | 1,138,695 | +112,076 |
| France | 37,404 | 25,171 | -12,233 |
| Belgium | 0 | 48,186 | +48,186 |
| Netherlands | 6,309 | 888 | -5,421 |
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 | 2,113,266 |
| Slovenia | 81,628 |
| United States | 79,682 |
| United Kingdom | 6,338 |
| Belgium | 2,358 |
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 | 949,545 | 1,163,721 | +214,176 |
| Slovenia | 37,404 | 44,224 | +6,820 |
| United States | 79,682 | 0 | -79,682 |
| United Kingdom | 3,701 | 2,637 | -1,064 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,358 | +2,358 |
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 |
| Kent | 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 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,266,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,388 |
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) | 1,064,023 | 1,202,861 | +138,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,309 | 10,079 | +3,770 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,115,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,980 |
| Harwich | 22,382 |
| Felixstowe | 20,810 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,191 |
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 | 1,001,970 | 1,114,025 | +112,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,218 | 85,762 | +57,544 |
| Harwich | 20,778 | 1,604 | -19,174 |
| Felixstowe | 18,452 | 2,358 | -16,094 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 9,191 | +9,191 |
| 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 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 276,847 |
| Belgium | 74,369 |
| Germany | 51,922 |
| Italy | 42,881 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,875 |
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 | 186,655 | 90,192 | -96,463 |
| Belgium | 37,800 | 36,569 | -1,231 |
| Germany | 16,654 | 35,268 | +18,614 |
| Italy | 0 | 42,881 | +42,881 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,875 | 0 | -21,875 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 13,525 | +13,525 |
| Denmark | 2,154 | 2,100 | -54 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,328 | +2,328 |
| United States | 2,104 | 0 | -2,104 |
| 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) | 244,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,961 |
| 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) | 168,716 | 75,417 | -93,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,547 | 148,414 | +73,867 |
| 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 | 337,514 |
| Killingholme | 69,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,493 |
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 | 204,306 | 133,208 | -71,098 |
| Killingholme | 38,957 | 30,921 | -8,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 45,209 | +45,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,979 | 0 | -23,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 14,493 | +14,493 |
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