Import/export HS code 290351: Tetrafluoropropene
Chemicals used as refrigerants and propellants, including HFO-1234yf
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 66,719,141 |
| United States | 25,059,303 |
| France | 2,849,189 |
| China | 831,603 |
| Italy | 674,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 31,357,470 | 35,361,671 | +4,004,201 |
| United States | 7,347,421 | 17,711,882 | +10,364,461 |
| France | 2,253,364 | 595,825 | -1,657,539 |
| China | 135,955 | 695,648 | +559,693 |
| Italy | 355,285 | 319,113 | -36,172 |
| Belgium | 35,657 | 560,727 | +525,070 |
| Germany | 149,961 | 143,837 | -6,124 |
| Ireland | 20,115 | 56,274 | +36,159 |
| Canada | 6,109 | 34,816 | +28,707 |
| Lithuania | 19,199 | 10,697 | -8,502 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 85,413,539 |
| China | 10,160,291 |
| Italy | 553,953 |
| Taiwan | 421,711 |
| Belgium | 328,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 38,420,976 | 46,992,563 | +8,571,587 |
| China | 2,526,639 | 7,633,652 | +5,107,013 |
| Italy | 240,791 | 313,162 | +72,371 |
| Taiwan | 209,587 | 212,124 | +2,537 |
| Belgium | 166,851 | 161,232 | -5,619 |
| France | 45,704 | 40,627 | -5,077 |
| Germany | 43,476 | 27,218 | -16,258 |
| Canada | 6,109 | 38,717 | +32,608 |
| United Kingdom | 7,761 | 16,274 | +8,513 |
| Netherlands | 3,963 | 3,560 | -403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 65,110,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,809,036 |
| Air transport | 187,356 |
| Other | 63,670 |
| Road transport | 6,163 |
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) | 33,585,174 | 31,525,426 | -2,059,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,971,204 | 23,837,832 | +15,866,628 |
| Air transport | 117,648 | 69,708 | -47,940 |
| Other | 12,309 | 51,361 | +39,052 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,163 | +6,163 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 53,692,024 |
| Southampton | 24,856,766 |
| Harwich | 6,111,712 |
| London | 3,633,009 |
| Dover | 2,455,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,962,398 | 29,729,626 | +5,767,228 |
| Southampton | 6,454,304 | 18,402,462 | +11,948,158 |
| Harwich | 3,707,685 | 2,404,027 | -1,303,658 |
| London | 1,306,128 | 2,326,881 | +1,020,753 |
| Dover | 2,026,385 | 428,962 | -1,597,423 |
| Felixstowe | 1,453,725 | 879,154 | -574,571 |
| Thamesport | 350,165 | 1,067,866 | +717,701 |
| Liverpool Docks | 811,944 | 44,672 | -767,272 |
| Killingholme | 820,749 | 0 | -820,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 544,161 | 36,986 | -507,175 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 34 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| CRC INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 18 |
| I.D.S. REFRIGERATION LIMITED | 15 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 13 |
| DURABLE (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 12 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 9 |
| ITW LIMITED | 9 |
| A-GAS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 7,916,743 |
| Sweden | 1,606,066 |
| Ireland | 1,227,644 |
| Belgium | 1,141,840 |
| China | 701,730 |
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 | 3,090,103 | 4,826,640 | +1,736,537 |
| Sweden | 995,585 | 610,481 | -385,104 |
| Ireland | 505,541 | 722,103 | +216,562 |
| Belgium | 580,130 | 561,710 | -18,420 |
| China | 0 | 701,730 | +701,730 |
| Norway | 187,976 | 101,492 | -86,484 |
| United States | 14,420 | 175,949 | +161,529 |
| France | 91,154 | 92,185 | +1,031 |
| Germany | 58,134 | 111,028 | +52,894 |
| Egypt | 8,024 | 95,993 | +87,969 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,743 |
| Belgium | 1,628 |
| China | 595 |
| United States | 330 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,411 | 3,332 | +921 |
| Belgium | 1,628 | 0 | -1,628 |
| China | 0 | 595 | +595 |
| United States | 0 | 330 | +330 |
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) | 12,536,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,112,649 |
| Air transport | 224,377 |
| Other | 8,821 |
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) | 5,610,133 | 6,926,075 | +1,315,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,132 | 991,517 | +870,385 |
| Air transport | 25,115 | 199,262 | +174,147 |
| Other | 4,039 | 4,782 | +743 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,300,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,832,717 |
| Liverpool Docks | 858,068 |
| London Gateway Port | 628,012 |
| Southampton | 245,910 |
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 | 3,925,003 | 5,375,325 | +1,450,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 952,839 | 879,878 | -72,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 385,521 | 472,547 | +87,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,900 | 616,112 | +604,212 |
| Southampton | 42,040 | 203,870 | +161,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,450 | 186,354 | +171,904 |
| Holyhead | 87,684 | 110,005 | +22,321 |
| Harwich | 182,144 | 12,956 | -169,188 |
| Heysham | 15,336 | 107,252 | +91,916 |
| Dover | 19,564 | 66,323 | +46,759 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290351
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used as refrigerants and propellants, including HFO-1234yf