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 | 2,052,001 |
| Belgium | 49,721 |
| France | 43,623 |
| Netherlands | 17,181 |
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 | 1,049,352 | 1,002,649 | -46,703 |
| Belgium | 0 | 49,721 | +49,721 |
| France | 18,452 | 25,171 | +6,719 |
| Netherlands | 6,309 | 10,872 | +4,563 |
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 | 1,999,953 |
| United States | 89,666 |
| Slovenia | 62,676 |
| United Kingdom | 7,873 |
| 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 | 972,278 | 1,027,675 | +55,397 |
| United States | 79,682 | 9,984 | -69,698 |
| Slovenia | 18,452 | 44,224 | +25,772 |
| United Kingdom | 3,701 | 4,172 | +471 |
| 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) | 2,136,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,372 |
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) | 1,067,804 | 1,068,350 | +546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,309 | 20,063 | +13,754 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,007,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,405 |
| Felixstowe | 20,810 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 19,175 |
| Harwich | 3,430 |
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 | 1,023,528 | 984,264 | -39,264 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,393 | 81,012 | +51,619 |
| Felixstowe | 18,452 | 2,358 | -16,094 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 19,175 | +19,175 |
| Harwich | 1,826 | 1,604 | -222 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 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 | 245,715 |
| Germany | 77,617 |
| Belgium | 67,769 |
| 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 | 165,040 | 80,675 | -84,365 |
| Germany | 0 | 77,617 | +77,617 |
| Belgium | 31,200 | 36,569 | +5,369 |
| Italy | 0 | 42,881 | +42,881 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,875 | 0 | -21,875 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 13,525 | +13,525 |
| Denmark | 1,200 | 3,084 | +1,884 |
| Hungary | 2,328 | 0 | -2,328 |
| United States | 2,104 | 0 | -2,104 |
| Qatar | 968 | 0 | -968 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,901 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,767 | 189,419 | +131,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,969 | 64,932 | -78,037 |
| 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 | 325,507 |
| 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 | 158,483 | 167,024 | +8,541 |
| Killingholme | 38,957 | 30,921 | -8,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,328 | 42,881 | +40,553 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,979 | 0 | -23,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 968 | 13,525 | +12,557 |
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