Import/export HS code 290323: Tetrachloroethylene
A chemical used in dry cleaning and as a metal degreasing agent
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,067,297 |
| Belgium | 1,550,934 |
| Germany | 643,320 |
| United States | 282,747 |
| Czechia | 275,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,449,608 | 617,689 | -831,919 |
| Belgium | 692,691 | 858,243 | +165,552 |
| Germany | 314,139 | 329,181 | +15,042 |
| United States | 129,351 | 153,396 | +24,045 |
| Czechia | 66,865 | 208,324 | +141,459 |
| Italy | 47,934 | 71,097 | +23,163 |
| Poland | 22,652 | 27,704 | +5,052 |
| China | 25,481 | 17,472 | -8,009 |
| Netherlands | 37,480 | 0 | -37,480 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,626,753 |
| Czechia | 801,649 |
| Germany | 739,501 |
| United States | 684,073 |
| Italy | 119,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,603,916 | 1,022,837 | -581,079 |
| Czechia | 339,798 | 461,851 | +122,053 |
| Germany | 408,278 | 331,223 | -77,055 |
| United States | 360,794 | 323,279 | -37,515 |
| Italy | 47,934 | 71,097 | +23,163 |
| Mexico | 0 | 51,790 | +51,790 |
| China | 25,481 | 17,472 | -8,009 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,557 | +3,557 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,046,841 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,860,499 |
| Other | 85,908 |
| Road transport | 39,840 |
| Air transport | 36,219 |
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) | 1,913,549 | 1,133,292 | -780,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 780,068 | 1,080,431 | +300,363 |
| Other | 76,935 | 8,973 | -67,962 |
| Road transport | 0 | 39,840 | +39,840 |
| Air transport | 15,649 | 20,570 | +4,921 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,879,680 |
| Dover | 758,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 732,492 |
| Southampton | 130,695 |
| London | 116,958 |
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 | 1,737,126 | 1,142,554 | -594,572 |
| Dover | 401,811 | 357,101 | -44,710 |
| Eurotunnel | 276,588 | 455,904 | +179,316 |
| Southampton | 52,868 | 77,827 | +24,959 |
| London | 17,610 | 99,348 | +81,738 |
| 000 | 76,935 | 8,973 | -67,962 |
| Thamesport | 79,276 | 0 | -79,276 |
| Killingholme | 47,158 | 16,057 | -31,101 |
| Felixstowe | 24,998 | 21,950 | -3,048 |
| Belfast Port | 14,589 | 26,756 | +12,167 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,392,894 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,142,339 |
| United Arab Emirates | 880,098 |
| Denmark | 405,221 |
| Pakistan | 318,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 513,515 | 879,379 | +365,864 |
| Saudi Arabia | 554,202 | 588,137 | +33,935 |
| United Arab Emirates | 716,935 | 163,163 | -553,772 |
| Denmark | 169,853 | 235,368 | +65,515 |
| Pakistan | 156,723 | 162,038 | +5,315 |
| Egypt | 46,467 | 190,577 | +144,110 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 235,837 | +235,837 |
| Indonesia | 88,517 | 115,769 | +27,252 |
| South Korea | 124,540 | 78,856 | -45,684 |
| Peru | 113,726 | 88,694 | -25,032 |
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) | 6,017,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 757,484 |
| Air transport | 20,662 |
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) | 2,944,494 | 3,072,753 | +128,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 319,521 | 437,963 | +118,442 |
| Air transport | 11,909 | 8,753 | -3,156 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,119,394 |
| Southampton | 1,068,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 606,002 |
| Felixstowe | 591,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,197,355 | 1,922,039 | -275,316 |
| Southampton | 473,793 | 594,302 | +120,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 233,129 | 372,873 | +139,744 |
| Felixstowe | 203,395 | 387,724 | +184,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,154 | 126,703 | +48,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,441 | 100,200 | +37,759 |
| Dover | 10,713 | 0 | -10,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,900 | 3,457 | -443 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 4,020 | 1,151 | -2,869 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 4,145 | +4,145 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290323
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in dry cleaning and as a metal degreasing agent