Import/export HS code 290343: Fluoromethane and difluoroethane
Gases used in refrigeration, including HFC-41 and HFC-152
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,127,067 |
| Netherlands | 2,390,247 |
| Spain | 51,726 |
| France | 20,358 |
| United States | 3,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,363,971 | 2,763,096 | +1,399,125 |
| Netherlands | 925,523 | 1,464,724 | +539,201 |
| Spain | 0 | 51,726 | +51,726 |
| France | 2,056 | 18,302 | +16,246 |
| United States | 0 | 3,190 | +3,190 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,288 | +2,288 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,066,634 |
| United States | 286,824 |
| United Kingdom | 114,843 |
| Netherlands | 72,736 |
| Spain | 51,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,007,916 | 4,058,718 | +2,050,802 |
| United States | 283,634 | 3,190 | -280,444 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 114,843 | +114,843 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 72,736 | +72,736 |
| Spain | 0 | 51,726 | +51,726 |
| France | 0 | 2,113 | +2,113 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 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) | 5,321,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 949,329 |
| Other | 320,629 |
| Air transport | 3,190 |
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) | 1,906,331 | 3,415,397 | +1,509,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,590 | 884,739 | +820,149 |
| Other | 320,629 | 0 | -320,629 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,190 | +3,190 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,100,666 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,556,471 |
| Felixstowe | 558,676 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,278 |
| 499 | 392,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 845,469 | 2,255,197 | +1,409,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,747 | 1,464,724 | +1,372,977 |
| Felixstowe | 498,594 | 60,082 | -438,512 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,278 | 0 | -398,278 |
| 499 | 0 | 392,596 | +392,596 |
| 000 | 320,629 | 0 | -320,629 |
| Southampton | 134,777 | 55,221 | -79,556 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 28,026 | +28,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,700 | +23,700 |
| London | 1,028 | 12,751 | +11,723 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 987,689 |
| Netherlands | 812,438 |
| China | 632,638 |
| Belgium | 105,470 |
| United States | 13,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 500,313 | 487,376 | -12,937 |
| Netherlands | 6,751 | 805,687 | +798,936 |
| China | 258,548 | 374,090 | +115,542 |
| Belgium | 0 | 105,470 | +105,470 |
| United States | 13,631 | 0 | -13,631 |
| India | 9,248 | 3,751 | -5,497 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,469 | +2,469 |
| Thailand | 2,290 | 0 | -2,290 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,161 | +1,161 |
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) | 1,904,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 649,658 |
| Air transport | 19,131 |
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) | 504,400 | 1,399,694 | +895,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,403 | 375,255 | +100,852 |
| Air transport | 12,911 | 6,220 | -6,691 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 801,199 |
| Dover | 727,114 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 368,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 362,813 |
| Felixstowe | 287,736 |
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 | 0 | 801,199 | +801,199 |
| Dover | 252,184 | 474,930 | +222,746 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 249,062 | 119,077 | -129,985 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,035 | 312,778 | +262,743 |
| Felixstowe | 220,771 | 66,965 | -153,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,911 | 6,220 | -6,691 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,597 | 0 | -3,597 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,154 | 0 | -3,154 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290343
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gases used in refrigeration, including HFC-41 and HFC-152