Import/export HS code 290345: Tetrafluoroethane
A common refrigerant used in automotive air conditioning, known as HFC-134a
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 47,366,098 |
| United States | 27,998,112 |
| China | 21,080,276 |
| Netherlands | 6,431,220 |
| France | 2,103,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 22,631,845 | 24,734,253 | +2,102,408 |
| United States | 19,330,592 | 8,667,520 | -10,663,072 |
| China | 6,045,002 | 15,035,274 | +8,990,272 |
| Netherlands | 2,856,097 | 3,575,123 | +719,026 |
| France | 465,254 | 1,637,842 | +1,172,588 |
| Italy | 738,483 | 187,680 | -550,803 |
| India | 137,350 | 441,542 | +304,192 |
| Ireland | 127,710 | 361,715 | +234,005 |
| Belgium | 10,438 | 376,791 | +366,353 |
| Switzerland | 262,179 | 0 | -262,179 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 48,434,916 |
| United States | 30,723,112 |
| China | 22,127,229 |
| United Kingdom | 4,614,266 |
| Italy | 1,169,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 23,265,041 | 25,169,875 | +1,904,834 |
| United States | 21,085,270 | 9,637,842 | -11,447,428 |
| China | 6,218,137 | 15,909,092 | +9,690,955 |
| United Kingdom | 942,484 | 3,671,782 | +2,729,298 |
| Italy | 483,128 | 686,670 | +203,542 |
| Netherlands | 492,236 | 975 | -491,261 |
| India | 99,873 | 0 | -99,873 |
| France | 11,177 | 49,020 | +37,843 |
| Germany | 3,675 | 8,279 | +4,604 |
| South Korea | 3,849 | 0 | -3,849 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 101,947,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,672,946 |
| Other | 220,088 |
| Air transport | 119,996 |
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) | 51,296,366 | 50,650,673 | -645,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,196,787 | 4,476,159 | +3,279,372 |
| Other | 45,789 | 174,299 | +128,510 |
| Air transport | 111,717 | 8,279 | -103,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 63,956,040 |
| Felixstowe | 30,026,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,221,183 |
| London | 3,462,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,368,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 29,561,123 | 34,394,917 | +4,833,794 |
| Felixstowe | 17,785,517 | 12,240,913 | -5,544,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,163,063 | 3,058,120 | +895,057 |
| London | 1,187,304 | 2,275,356 | +1,088,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,290 | 1,279,366 | +1,190,076 |
| Eurotunnel | 483,128 | 686,670 | +203,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 642,552 | 522,971 | -119,581 |
| Dover | 330,265 | 223,194 | -107,071 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 438,110 | +438,110 |
| 000 | 45,789 | 174,299 | +128,510 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 52,056,447 |
| Belgium | 33,889,290 |
| India | 19,931,946 |
| United States | 17,784,355 |
| Ireland | 13,725,259 |
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 | 27,348,859 | 24,707,588 | -2,641,271 |
| Belgium | 18,701,982 | 15,187,308 | -3,514,674 |
| India | 11,102,808 | 8,829,138 | -2,273,670 |
| United States | 8,396,417 | 9,387,938 | +991,521 |
| Ireland | 7,197,556 | 6,527,703 | -669,853 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,034,429 | 4,826,559 | +2,792,130 |
| France | 862,038 | 5,269,864 | +4,407,826 |
| Mexico | 2,029,591 | 2,626,541 | +596,950 |
| Spain | 1,218,911 | 1,835,305 | +616,394 |
| Brazil | 1,646,066 | 1,219,020 | -427,046 |
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) | 107,989,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,510,717 |
| Air transport | 86,266 |
| Other | 22,630 |
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) | 55,368,695 | 52,620,853 | -2,747,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,250,307 | 32,260,410 | +4,010,103 |
| Air transport | 45,460 | 40,806 | -4,654 |
| Other | 0 | 22,630 | +22,630 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 91,438,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,533,607 |
| Southampton | 20,868,872 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,794,153 |
| Felixstowe | 8,024,264 |
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 | 47,099,193 | 44,339,303 | -2,759,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,529,507 | 14,004,100 | -1,525,407 |
| Southampton | 7,298,998 | 13,569,874 | +6,270,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,222,576 | 6,571,577 | -650,999 |
| Felixstowe | 5,019,194 | 3,005,070 | -2,014,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,189 | 1,796,503 | +1,664,314 |
| Dover | 784,498 | 920,718 | +136,220 |
| London | 155,259 | 484,282 | +329,023 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 310,655 | 127,638 | -183,017 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,461 | 38,912 | -4,549 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290345
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common refrigerant used in automotive air conditioning, known as HFC-134a