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 | 37,124,406 |
| Netherlands | 9,439,658 |
| United States | 665,033 |
| 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 | 18,176,085 | 18,948,321 | +772,236 |
| Netherlands | 1,483,938 | 7,955,720 | +6,471,782 |
| United States | 386,281 | 278,752 | -107,529 |
| China | 16,427 | 135,526 | +119,099 |
| Ireland | 0 | 65,921 | +65,921 |
| Belgium | 54,132 | 0 | -54,132 |
| France | 7,993 | 0 | -7,993 |
| India | 0 | 7,649 | +7,649 |
| 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 | 9,680,204 |
| Switzerland | 2,234,933 |
| China | 366,056 |
| United Kingdom | 282,963 |
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 | 15,941,152 | 18,948,321 | +3,007,169 |
| United States | 1,494,618 | 8,185,586 | +6,690,968 |
| Switzerland | 2,234,933 | 0 | -2,234,933 |
| China | 216,884 | 149,172 | -67,712 |
| United Kingdom | 237,269 | 45,694 | -191,575 |
| Ireland | 0 | 63,295 | +63,295 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,444 | +4,444 |
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) | 37,297,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,032,041 |
| Air transport | 164,532 |
| Other | 26,901 |
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) | 18,279,281 | 19,018,613 | +739,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,670,265 | 8,361,776 | +6,691,511 |
| Air transport | 149,933 | 14,599 | -135,334 |
| Other | 25,377 | 1,524 | -23,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,493,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,586,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,343,685 |
| Felixstowe | 460,728 |
| 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 | 9,200,921 | 16,292,886 | +7,091,965 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,931,099 | 2,655,435 | -6,275,664 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,409,497 | 7,934,188 | +6,524,691 |
| Felixstowe | 318,023 | 142,705 | -175,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,254 | 253,564 | +251,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,933 | 889 | -149,044 |
| Southampton | 21,691 | 96,683 | +74,992 |
| Harwich | 58,068 | 0 | -58,068 |
| 000 | 25,377 | 1,524 | -23,853 |
| 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 | 156,148 |
| 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 | 22,678 | 133,470 | +110,792 |
| Turkey | 35,973 | 0 | -35,973 |
| China | 5,096 | 5,028 | -68 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,599 | 0 | -7,599 |
| 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) | 2,071,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,111,501 |
| 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) | 58,651 | 2,012,971 | +1,954,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,091 | 1,098,410 | +1,085,319 |
| 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 | 156,148 |
| 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 | 22,678 | 133,470 | +110,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,973 | 0 | -35,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,096 | 8,689 | +3,593 |
| Southampton | 7,599 | 4,515 | -3,084 |
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