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 | 4,597,665 |
| Netherlands | 2,240,935 |
| Spain | 51,726 |
| France | 25,357 |
| 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 | 1,471,745 | 3,125,920 | +1,654,175 |
| Netherlands | 776,211 | 1,464,724 | +688,513 |
| Spain | 11,155 | 40,571 | +29,416 |
| France | 3,095 | 22,262 | +19,167 |
| 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 | 6,537,232 |
| United States | 137,512 |
| 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 | 2,115,690 | 4,421,542 | +2,305,852 |
| United States | 134,322 | 3,190 | -131,132 |
| United Kingdom | 1,039 | 113,804 | +112,765 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 72,736 | +72,736 |
| Spain | 11,155 | 40,571 | +29,416 |
| France | 0 | 7,112 | +7,112 |
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) | 5,643,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 954,328 |
| 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) | 1,865,832 | 3,777,182 | +1,911,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,745 | 878,583 | +802,838 |
| 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 | 3,350,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,556,471 |
| Felixstowe | 715,992 |
| 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 | 960,322 | 2,390,025 | +1,429,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,747 | 1,464,724 | +1,372,977 |
| Felixstowe | 427,914 | 288,078 | -139,836 |
| Middlesbrough | 398,278 | 0 | -398,278 |
| 499 | 0 | 392,596 | +392,596 |
| 000 | 320,629 | 0 | -320,629 |
| Southampton | 49,066 | 55,221 | +6,155 |
| Portsmouth | 11,155 | 16,871 | +5,716 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,005,475 |
| France | 846,910 |
| China | 636,302 |
| Belgium | 105,470 |
| India | 16,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,751 | 998,724 | +991,973 |
| France | 433,672 | 413,238 | -20,434 |
| China | 364,110 | 272,192 | -91,918 |
| Belgium | 0 | 105,470 | +105,470 |
| India | 12,999 | 3,884 | -9,115 |
| United States | 13,631 | 0 | -13,631 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,469 | +2,469 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,161 | +1,161 |
| Poland | 933 | 0 | -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) | 1,956,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 653,322 |
| Air transport | 20,725 |
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) | 437,759 | 1,518,593 | +1,080,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 379,965 | 273,357 | -106,608 |
| Air transport | 14,372 | 6,353 | -8,019 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 924,402 |
| Dover | 586,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,973 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,477 |
| 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 | 924,402 | +924,402 |
| Dover | 183,833 | 402,502 | +218,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,772 | 187,201 | -63,571 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,965 | 267,512 | +168,547 |
| Felixstowe | 277,403 | 10,333 | -267,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,372 | 6,353 | -8,019 |
| 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