Import/export HS code 290343: Fluoromethane and difluoroethane
Gases used in refrigeration, including HFC-41 and HFC-152
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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 | 3,628,017 |
| Netherlands | 1,784,976 |
| Spain | 34,855 |
| France | 16,288 |
| 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 | 1,407,273 | 2,220,744 | +813,471 |
| Netherlands | 982,469 | 802,507 | -179,962 |
| Spain | 0 | 34,855 | +34,855 |
| France | 4,357 | 11,931 | +7,574 |
| 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 | 4,912,287 |
| United States | 435,517 |
| Netherlands | 72,736 |
| Spain | 34,855 |
| United Kingdom | 14,219 |
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 | 1,961,772 | 2,950,515 | +988,743 |
| United States | 432,327 | 3,190 | -429,137 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 72,736 | +72,736 |
| Spain | 0 | 34,855 | +34,855 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 14,219 | +14,219 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,887,687 |
| Other | 320,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 258,108 |
| 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) | 2,196,179 | 2,691,508 | +495,329 |
| Other | 131,029 | 189,600 | +58,571 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,891 | 191,217 | +124,326 |
| 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 | 2,688,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 802,507 |
| Felixstowe | 748,475 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,278 |
| 000 | 320,629 |
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 | 940,136 | 1,748,273 | +808,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 802,507 | +802,507 |
| Felixstowe | 748,475 | 0 | -748,475 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,278 | 0 | -398,278 |
| 000 | 131,029 | 189,600 | +58,571 |
| 499 | 0 | 233,805 | +233,805 |
| Southampton | 125,753 | 49,066 | -76,687 |
| London | 47,099 | 10,602 | -36,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,700 | +23,700 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 11,155 | +11,155 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 | 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 | 1,149,848 |
| China | 630,540 |
| Netherlands | 440,990 |
| India | 31,968 |
| 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 | 691,670 | 458,178 | -233,492 |
| China | 155,964 | 474,576 | +318,612 |
| Netherlands | 6,751 | 434,239 | +427,488 |
| India | 28,217 | 3,751 | -24,466 |
| United States | 13,631 | 0 | -13,631 |
| Thailand | 2,290 | 0 | -2,290 |
| Israel | 1,185 | 0 | -1,185 |
| Poland | 0 | 933 | +933 |
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) | 1,588,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 646,395 |
| Air transport | 36,816 |
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) | 694,824 | 893,350 | +198,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,819 | 474,576 | +302,757 |
| Air transport | 33,065 | 3,751 | -29,314 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 900,009 |
| Immingham Docks | 429,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 360,715 |
| Felixstowe | 286,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 443,541 | 456,468 | +12,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 429,751 | +429,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 360,715 | +360,715 |
| Felixstowe | 168,222 | 118,349 | -49,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,129 | 2,643 | -245,486 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,065 | 3,751 | -29,314 |
| 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