Import/export HS code 290351: Tetrafluoropropene
Chemicals used as refrigerants and propellants, including HFO-1234yf
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 64,785,669 |
| United States | 28,398,475 |
| France | 2,832,944 |
| China | 831,603 |
| Italy | 736,496 |
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 | 29,552,347 | 35,233,322 | +5,680,975 |
| United States | 12,190,908 | 16,207,567 | +4,016,659 |
| France | 2,769,236 | 63,708 | -2,705,528 |
| China | 135,955 | 695,648 | +559,693 |
| Italy | 392,143 | 344,353 | -47,790 |
| Belgium | 525,007 | 69,834 | -455,173 |
| Germany | 145,288 | 148,704 | +3,416 |
| Ireland | 11,727 | 65,334 | +53,607 |
| Canada | 10,042 | 34,949 | +24,907 |
| Lithuania | 17,641 | 10,697 | -6,944 |
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 | 84,623,266 |
| China | 12,353,229 |
| Italy | 616,051 |
| Taiwan | 421,711 |
| Belgium | 270,503 |
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 | 41,520,819 | 43,102,447 | +1,581,628 |
| China | 3,256,556 | 9,096,673 | +5,840,117 |
| Italy | 277,649 | 338,402 | +60,753 |
| Taiwan | 421,711 | 0 | -421,711 |
| Belgium | 170,006 | 100,497 | -69,509 |
| Germany | 45,193 | 79,925 | +34,732 |
| France | 32,743 | 40,627 | +7,884 |
| Canada | 10,042 | 38,850 | +28,808 |
| United Kingdom | 7,761 | 16,274 | +8,513 |
| Netherlands | 7,523 | 0 | -7,523 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 61,856,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,153,880 |
| Road transport | 1,374,190 |
| Air transport | 181,192 |
| Other | 64,342 |
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) | 32,332,027 | 29,524,578 | -2,807,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,290,496 | 21,863,384 | +8,572,888 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,374,190 | +1,374,190 |
| Air transport | 129,649 | 51,543 | -78,106 |
| Other | 3,921 | 60,421 | +56,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 52,785,298 |
| Southampton | 28,665,416 |
| Harwich | 5,012,862 |
| London | 3,208,972 |
| Dover | 2,200,806 |
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 | 24,064,978 | 28,720,320 | +4,655,342 |
| Southampton | 11,767,269 | 16,898,147 | +5,130,878 |
| Harwich | 3,366,709 | 1,646,153 | -1,720,556 |
| London | 1,276,157 | 1,932,815 | +656,658 |
| Dover | 2,036,008 | 164,798 | -1,871,210 |
| Felixstowe | 980,188 | 841,929 | -138,259 |
| Thamesport | 350,165 | 1,067,866 | +717,701 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,368,027 | +1,368,027 |
| Killingholme | 820,749 | 0 | -820,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 553,398 | 26,240 | -527,158 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 |
| A-GAS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 10 |
| MEXICHEM UK LIMITED | 9 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 7,634,139 |
| Sweden | 1,387,729 |
| Ireland | 1,175,412 |
| Belgium | 1,076,934 |
| 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 | 2,986,658 | 4,647,481 | +1,660,823 |
| Sweden | 877,050 | 510,679 | -366,371 |
| Ireland | 516,153 | 659,259 | +143,106 |
| Belgium | 562,590 | 514,344 | -48,246 |
| China | 0 | 701,730 | +701,730 |
| Norway | 123,575 | 101,492 | -22,083 |
| United States | 40,099 | 145,626 | +105,527 |
| France | 83,574 | 91,115 | +7,541 |
| Germany | 61,700 | 89,438 | +27,738 |
| Egypt | 31,986 | 72,031 | +40,045 |
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 | 4,607 |
| Belgium | 1,628 |
| United States | 1,191 |
| China | 595 |
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 | 2,793 | 1,814 | -979 |
| Belgium | 1,628 | 0 | -1,628 |
| United States | 0 | 1,191 | +1,191 |
| China | 0 | 595 | +595 |
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) | 11,718,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,157,988 |
| Air transport | 211,587 |
| Other | 8,546 |
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) | 5,252,224 | 6,466,770 | +1,214,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,167 | 984,821 | +811,654 |
| Air transport | 16,525 | 195,062 | +178,537 |
| Other | 4,421 | 4,125 | -296 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,743,129 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,665,657 |
| Liverpool Docks | 813,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 635,144 |
| Southampton | 241,266 |
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 | 3,652,378 | 5,090,751 | +1,438,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 884,379 | 781,278 | -103,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 389,956 | 423,985 | +34,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,672 | 620,472 | +605,800 |
| Southampton | 91,681 | 149,585 | +57,904 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,753 | 186,354 | +180,601 |
| Holyhead | 89,181 | 100,678 | +11,497 |
| Harwich | 169,110 | 1,234 | -167,876 |
| Heysham | 15,336 | 107,252 | +91,916 |
| Thamesport | 29,618 | 80,803 | +51,185 |
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