Import/export HS code 290346: Heptafluoropropane and hexafluoropropane
Refrigerants used in fire extinguishing systems, including HFC-227ea and HFC-236
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,889,473 |
| Netherlands | 9,417,673 |
| United States | 548,488 |
| China | 151,953 |
| Ireland | 65,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,944,849 | 18,944,624 | +2,999,775 |
| Netherlands | 2,175,656 | 7,242,017 | +5,066,361 |
| United States | 314,469 | 234,019 | -80,450 |
| China | 16,427 | 135,526 | +119,099 |
| Ireland | 0 | 65,921 | +65,921 |
| Belgium | 27,757 | 0 | -27,757 |
| France | 7,993 | 0 | -7,993 |
| India | 1,413 | 6,236 | +4,823 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 3,001 | +3,001 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,622 | +1,622 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,889,473 |
| United States | 9,658,815 |
| China | 338,050 |
| United Kingdom | 167,453 |
| Ireland | 63,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,944,849 | 18,944,624 | +2,999,775 |
| United States | 2,186,907 | 7,471,908 | +5,285,001 |
| China | 188,878 | 149,172 | -39,706 |
| United Kingdom | 166,492 | 961 | -165,531 |
| Ireland | 0 | 63,295 | +63,295 |
| Czechia | 1,438 | 3,006 | +1,568 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,022,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,916,531 |
| Air transport | 163,497 |
| Other | 18,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,007,667 | 19,014,916 | +3,007,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,313,166 | 7,603,365 | +5,290,199 |
| Air transport | 150,336 | 13,161 | -137,175 |
| Other | 17,395 | 1,524 | -15,871 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,493,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,351,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,343,685 |
| Felixstowe | 318,843 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,204,618 | 16,289,189 | +7,084,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,696,166 | 2,655,435 | -4,040,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,121,762 | 7,221,923 | +5,100,161 |
| Felixstowe | 176,138 | 142,705 | -33,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,987 | 208,831 | +161,844 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,898 | 889 | -148,009 |
| Southampton | 23,104 | 95,270 | +72,166 |
| Harwich | 44,065 | 0 | -44,065 |
| 000 | 17,395 | 1,524 | -15,871 |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Speke | 0 | 9,266 | +9,266 |
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
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 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+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 1,879,501 |
| Libya | 646,365 |
| India | 447,530 |
| Ireland | 161,097 |
| Turkey | 35,973 |
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 | 0 | 1,879,501 | +1,879,501 |
| Libya | 0 | 646,365 | +646,365 |
| India | 0 | 447,530 | +447,530 |
| Ireland | 22,347 | 138,750 | +116,403 |
| Turkey | 35,973 | 0 | -35,973 |
| China | 5,096 | 5,028 | -68 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,492 | 0 | -5,492 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 4,515 | +4,515 |
| Qatar | 0 | 3,661 | +3,661 |
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) | 2,076,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,103,902 |
| Air transport | 13,785 |
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) | 58,320 | 2,018,251 | +1,959,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,492 | 1,098,410 | +1,092,918 |
| Air transport | 5,096 | 8,689 | +3,593 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,879,501 |
| Felixstowe | 646,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,022 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,973 |
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 | 1,879,501 | +1,879,501 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 646,365 | +646,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,492 | 447,530 | +442,038 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,347 | 138,750 | +116,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,973 | 0 | -35,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,096 | 8,689 | +3,593 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,515 | +4,515 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290346
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refrigerants used in fire extinguishing systems, including HFC-227ea and HFC-236