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 | 2,320,317 |
| Belgium | 1,727,032 |
| Germany | 716,663 |
| Czechia | 275,189 |
| United States | 274,740 |
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 | 1,471,510 | 848,807 | -622,703 |
| Belgium | 777,050 | 949,982 | +172,932 |
| Germany | 349,832 | 366,831 | +16,999 |
| Czechia | 41,948 | 233,241 | +191,293 |
| United States | 137,468 | 137,272 | -196 |
| Italy | 66,066 | 71,097 | +5,031 |
| Poland | 19,010 | 35,188 | +16,178 |
| China | 27,399 | 17,564 | -9,835 |
| Netherlands | 33,266 | 8,548 | -24,718 |
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 | 2,896,859 |
| Czechia | 865,661 |
| Germany | 814,866 |
| United States | 797,929 |
| Italy | 137,163 |
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 | 1,627,221 | 1,269,638 | -357,583 |
| Czechia | 342,523 | 523,138 | +180,615 |
| Germany | 445,993 | 368,873 | -77,120 |
| United States | 414,347 | 383,582 | -30,765 |
| Italy | 66,066 | 71,097 | +5,031 |
| China | 27,399 | 17,564 | -9,835 |
| Mexico | 0 | 31,081 | +31,081 |
| 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 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
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) | 3,350,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,067,392 |
| Other | 98,610 |
| 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) | 1,977,071 | 1,372,947 | -604,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 845,777 | 1,221,615 | +375,838 |
| Other | 85,052 | 13,558 | -71,494 |
| 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 | 3,029,959 |
| Dover | 915,150 |
| Eurotunnel | 787,405 |
| Middlesbrough | 145,539 |
| 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 | 1,640,550 | 1,389,409 | -251,141 |
| Dover | 464,735 | 450,415 | -14,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 283,685 | 503,720 | +220,035 |
| Middlesbrough | 145,539 | 0 | -145,539 |
| London | 17,610 | 99,348 | +81,738 |
| Thamesport | 115,779 | 0 | -115,779 |
| Southampton | 52,868 | 57,118 | +4,250 |
| 000 | 85,052 | 13,558 | -71,494 |
| Killingholme | 45,572 | 29,528 | -16,044 |
| Felixstowe | 26,916 | 22,042 | -4,874 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,374,309 |
| India | 1,306,557 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,043,274 |
| Denmark | 464,955 |
| Pakistan | 286,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 817,329 | 556,980 | -260,349 |
| India | 378,902 | 927,655 | +548,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 881,076 | 162,198 | -718,878 |
| Denmark | 226,149 | 238,806 | +12,657 |
| Pakistan | 127,997 | 158,672 | +30,675 |
| South Korea | 138,426 | 107,328 | -31,098 |
| Egypt | 0 | 237,044 | +237,044 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 235,837 | +235,837 |
| Indonesia | 88,517 | 115,769 | +27,252 |
| 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) | 6,281,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 774,674 |
| Air transport | 45,626 |
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) | 3,068,740 | 3,212,617 | +143,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 370,938 | 403,736 | +32,798 |
| Air transport | 37,838 | 7,788 | -30,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,590,703 |
| Southampton | 860,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 621,727 |
| Felixstowe | 590,731 |
| 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 | 2,450,986 | 2,139,717 | -311,269 |
| Southampton | 388,107 | 472,892 | +84,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,425 | 332,302 | +42,877 |
| Felixstowe | 198,516 | 392,215 | +193,699 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,705 | 172,152 | +139,447 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,441 | 100,200 | +37,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,829 | 2,492 | -27,337 |
| Dover | 10,713 | 0 | -10,713 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,250 | 0 | -5,250 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 4,020 | 1,151 | -2,869 |
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