Import/export HS code 290312: Dichloromethane
A solvent also known as methylene chloride, used in paint stripping and pharmaceuticals
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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 | 3,969,609 |
| Netherlands | 3,790,576 |
| France | 2,883,389 |
| Belgium | 1,277,736 |
| United States | 437,725 |
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 | 564,865 | 3,404,744 | +2,839,879 |
| Netherlands | 2,428,970 | 1,361,606 | -1,067,364 |
| France | 1,462,994 | 1,420,395 | -42,599 |
| Belgium | 761,860 | 515,876 | -245,984 |
| United States | 337,367 | 100,358 | -237,009 |
| Italy | 0 | 111,757 | +111,757 |
| India | 42,280 | 11,860 | -30,420 |
| Switzerland | 2,043 | 41,602 | +39,559 |
| Spain | 30,602 | 0 | -30,602 |
| Ireland | 9,193 | 17,501 | +8,308 |
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 | 7,312,919 |
| France | 3,080,783 |
| Belgium | 695,509 |
| United States | 439,163 |
| India | 408,104 |
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 | 2,479,779 | 4,833,140 | +2,353,361 |
| France | 1,735,131 | 1,345,652 | -389,479 |
| Belgium | 319,952 | 375,557 | +55,605 |
| United States | 337,367 | 101,796 | -235,571 |
| India | 396,244 | 11,860 | -384,384 |
| Italy | 132,984 | 140,778 | +7,794 |
| Netherlands | 60,607 | 135,449 | +74,842 |
| Spain | 65,758 | 0 | -65,758 |
| Austria | 54,574 | 0 | -54,574 |
| Poland | 11,180 | 10,633 | -547 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,650,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,495,548 |
| Other | 402,870 |
| Road transport | 43,911 |
| Air transport | 34,821 |
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) | 2,917,353 | 4,733,431 | +1,816,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,354,162 | 2,141,386 | -212,776 |
| Other | 349,013 | 53,857 | -295,156 |
| Road transport | 2,043 | 41,868 | +39,825 |
| Air transport | 18,644 | 16,177 | -2,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,068,268 |
| Dover | 1,278,578 |
| London | 937,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 499,360 |
| Killingholme | 442,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,802,220 | 5,266,048 | +2,463,828 |
| Dover | 780,756 | 497,822 | -282,934 |
| London | 488,118 | 449,616 | -38,502 |
| Eurotunnel | 352,403 | 146,957 | -205,446 |
| Killingholme | 218,024 | 224,117 | +6,093 |
| 000 | 349,013 | 53,857 | -295,156 |
| Felixstowe | 144,751 | 142,645 | -2,106 |
| Hull | 151,399 | 76,131 | -75,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,906 | 32,595 | -61,311 |
| Middlesbrough | 95,704 | 0 | -95,704 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| INOVYN EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 42 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 42 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 36 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 29 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 26 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 19 |
| RAPISCAN SYSTEMS LIMITED | 18 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 814,693 |
| Ireland | 799,106 |
| Netherlands | 601,725 |
| France | 458,714 |
| Bangladesh | 306,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 237,849 | 576,844 | +338,995 |
| Ireland | 406,720 | 392,386 | -14,334 |
| Netherlands | 518,811 | 82,914 | -435,897 |
| France | 222,349 | 236,365 | +14,016 |
| Bangladesh | 40,545 | 266,058 | +225,513 |
| Germany | 6,379 | 291,539 | +285,160 |
| United States | 171,531 | 0 | -171,531 |
| Kenya | 102,034 | 66,199 | -35,835 |
| Sweden | 62,215 | 42,799 | -19,416 |
| Turkey | 37,246 | 63,777 | +26,531 |
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 | 3,897 |
| France | 1,622 |
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 | 3,045 | 852 | -2,193 |
| France | 1,622 | 0 | -1,622 |
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) | 2,690,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,433,616 |
| Air transport | 18,201 |
| Other | 5,519 |
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) | 1,112,024 | 1,578,361 | +466,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 886,327 | 547,289 | -339,038 |
| Air transport | 10,343 | 7,858 | -2,485 |
| Other | 4,667 | 852 | -3,815 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,794,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 879,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 422,779 |
| London | 420,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 218,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 903,930 | 891,004 | -12,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 304,077 | 575,172 | +271,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 273,832 | 148,947 | -124,885 |
| London | 216,318 | 204,538 | -11,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 129,337 | 89,329 | -40,008 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,143 | 122,985 | +63,842 |
| Heysham | 48,311 | 32,422 | -15,889 |
| Holyhead | 44,474 | 20,530 | -23,944 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 33,204 | +33,204 |
| Southampton | 14,789 | 5,710 | -9,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290312
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent also known as methylene chloride, used in paint stripping and pharmaceuticals