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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,433,234 |
| Germany | 4,106,913 |
| France | 3,027,923 |
| Belgium | 1,318,578 |
| United States | 394,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,272,796 | 2,160,438 | -112,358 |
| Germany | 1,385,959 | 2,720,954 | +1,334,995 |
| France | 1,458,118 | 1,569,805 | +111,687 |
| Belgium | 765,598 | 552,980 | -212,618 |
| United States | 316,359 | 78,615 | -237,744 |
| Italy | 0 | 231,197 | +231,197 |
| India | 27,705 | 23,940 | -3,765 |
| Switzerland | 4,049 | 39,596 | +35,547 |
| Spain | 30,602 | 0 | -30,602 |
| Ireland | 9,993 | 17,138 | +7,145 |
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 | 8,216,131 |
| France | 2,959,962 |
| Belgium | 854,408 |
| United States | 396,412 |
| Italy | 393,202 |
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 | 3,304,154 | 4,911,977 | +1,607,823 |
| France | 1,688,053 | 1,271,909 | -416,144 |
| Belgium | 328,972 | 525,436 | +196,464 |
| United States | 316,359 | 80,053 | -236,306 |
| Italy | 146,047 | 247,155 | +101,108 |
| India | 296,596 | 23,940 | -272,656 |
| Netherlands | 17,555 | 259,413 | +241,858 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 61,070 | +61,070 |
| Austria | 54,574 | 0 | -54,574 |
| Spain | 53,603 | 0 | -53,603 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 8,353,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,878,940 |
| Other | 345,833 |
| Air transport | 45,567 |
| Road transport | 43,911 |
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) | 3,441,023 | 4,912,629 | +1,471,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,477,894 | 2,401,046 | -76,848 |
| Other | 342,756 | 3,077 | -339,679 |
| Air transport | 9,524 | 36,043 | +26,519 |
| Road transport | 2,043 | 41,868 | +39,825 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,951,080 |
| Dover | 1,237,793 |
| London | 1,119,464 |
| Killingholme | 537,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 519,357 |
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 | 3,609,270 | 5,341,810 | +1,732,540 |
| Dover | 718,014 | 519,779 | -198,235 |
| London | 500,058 | 619,406 | +119,348 |
| Killingholme | 241,270 | 296,691 | +55,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 382,675 | 136,682 | -245,993 |
| Felixstowe | 157,168 | 190,833 | +33,665 |
| 000 | 342,756 | 3,077 | -339,679 |
| Hull | 61,485 | 95,387 | +33,902 |
| Middlesbrough | 95,704 | 0 | -95,704 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 27,705 | 63,183 | +35,478 |
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 | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 54 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 46 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 46 |
| INOVYN EUROPE LIMITED | 45 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 36 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 33 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 29 |
| 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 | 1,014,892 |
| Ireland | 764,351 |
| Netherlands | 540,129 |
| France | 518,940 |
| Bangladesh | 507,526 |
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 | 374,639 | 640,253 | +265,614 |
| Ireland | 471,238 | 293,113 | -178,125 |
| Netherlands | 456,600 | 83,529 | -373,071 |
| France | 240,324 | 278,616 | +38,292 |
| Bangladesh | 131,974 | 375,552 | +243,578 |
| Germany | 45,860 | 276,336 | +230,476 |
| Kenya | 107,239 | 95,428 | -11,811 |
| United States | 171,531 | 0 | -171,531 |
| Sweden | 51,742 | 54,862 | +3,120 |
| Turkey | 13,596 | 85,331 | +71,735 |
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 | 3,167 |
| France | 1,084 |
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 | 2,315 | 852 | -1,463 |
| France | 1,084 | 0 | -1,084 |
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) | 3,029,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,541,310 |
| Air transport | 14,326 |
| Other | 4,251 |
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) | 1,421,644 | 1,608,229 | +186,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 845,129 | 696,181 | -148,948 |
| Air transport | 5,245 | 9,081 | +3,836 |
| Other | 3,399 | 852 | -2,547 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,082,603 |
| Liverpool Docks | 874,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 495,023 |
| London | 441,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 233,565 |
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 | 1,100,650 | 981,953 | -118,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 377,629 | 496,468 | +118,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,549 | 233,474 | -28,075 |
| London | 226,370 | 215,352 | -11,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,087 | 101,478 | -30,609 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,074 | 191,957 | +150,883 |
| Heysham | 70,030 | 13,239 | -56,791 |
| Holyhead | 38,455 | 20,011 | -18,444 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 33,204 | +33,204 |
| Southampton | 14,789 | 9,890 | -4,899 |
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