Import/export HS code 293211: Tetrahydrofuran
A clear liquid chemical used as a solvent in industries like pharmaceuticals and plastics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,730,945 |
| China | 1,598,377 |
| Germany | 748,950 |
| Ireland | 712,241 |
| Netherlands | 407,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 674,892 | 1,056,053 | +381,161 |
| China | 1,046,120 | 552,257 | -493,863 |
| Germany | 287,671 | 461,279 | +173,608 |
| Ireland | 501,603 | 210,638 | -290,965 |
| Netherlands | 182,682 | 224,833 | +42,151 |
| Switzerland | 187,098 | 140,781 | -46,317 |
| Taiwan | 105,986 | 46,007 | -59,979 |
| France | 95,935 | 39,833 | -56,102 |
| Spain | 2,795 | 65,485 | +62,690 |
| India | 10,944 | 39,542 | +28,598 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,213,715 |
| Germany | 1,365,970 |
| Belgium | 618,956 |
| Taiwan | 603,700 |
| Ireland | 404,848 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,322,154 | 891,561 | -430,593 |
| Germany | 728,083 | 637,887 | -90,196 |
| Belgium | 132,848 | 486,108 | +353,260 |
| Taiwan | 353,517 | 250,183 | -103,334 |
| Ireland | 223,296 | 181,552 | -41,744 |
| United States | 148,511 | 87,938 | -60,573 |
| Poland | 65,460 | 81,376 | +15,916 |
| Italy | 29,331 | 69,797 | +40,466 |
| Austria | 34,477 | 44,430 | +9,953 |
| Netherlands | 17,714 | 57,166 | +39,452 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 3,704,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,526,039 |
| Air transport | 755,430 |
| Other | 33,266 |
| Road transport | 7,952 |
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) | 1,699,347 | 2,005,303 | +305,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,005,139 | 520,900 | -484,239 |
| Air transport | 428,896 | 326,534 | -102,362 |
| Other | 6,816 | 26,450 | +19,634 |
| Road transport | 2,215 | 5,737 | +3,522 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,592,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,440,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 856,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 681,886 |
| Middlesbrough | 415,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 966,099 | 626,408 | -339,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 562,618 | 878,223 | +315,605 |
| Liverpool Docks | 539,930 | 316,609 | -223,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,880 | 284,006 | -113,874 |
| Middlesbrough | 171,621 | 243,889 | +72,268 |
| Dover | 135,149 | 156,758 | +21,609 |
| Hull | 44,068 | 103,670 | +59,602 |
| Killingholme | 113,053 | 18,597 | -94,456 |
| London | 54,803 | 76,070 | +21,267 |
| Southampton | 70,951 | 21,109 | -49,842 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 46 |
| NATCHEMCO UK LTD | 35 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 35 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 34 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 33 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 30 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 25 |
| TRADEBE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 24 |
| STERLING PHARMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 24 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,021,204 |
| Netherlands | 698,512 |
| Belgium | 645,833 |
| Germany | 338,754 |
| France | 293,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 715,307 | 305,897 | -409,410 |
| Netherlands | 555,878 | 142,634 | -413,244 |
| Belgium | 207,235 | 438,598 | +231,363 |
| Germany | 211,121 | 127,633 | -83,488 |
| France | 118,583 | 174,998 | +56,415 |
| Spain | 90,282 | 153,724 | +63,442 |
| Canada | 43,500 | 117,829 | +74,329 |
| Italy | 107,681 | 2,500 | -105,181 |
| Malaysia | 48,534 | 25,843 | -22,691 |
| India | 46,955 | 19,660 | -27,295 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 13,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 4,490 | 8,556 | +4,066 |
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) | 3,108,650 |
| Air transport | 420,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,638 |
| Other | 13,093 |
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) | 1,864,442 | 1,244,208 | -620,234 |
| Air transport | 143,977 | 276,779 | +132,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,389 | 195,249 | -9,140 |
| Other | 4,537 | 8,556 | +4,019 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,012,617 |
| London | 653,212 |
| Liverpool Docks | 481,178 |
| Heysham | 350,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 348,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 479,136 | 533,481 | +54,345 |
| London | 437,903 | 215,309 | -222,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 444,233 | 36,945 | -407,288 |
| Heysham | 138,908 | 211,917 | +73,009 |
| Immingham Docks | 195,407 | 153,460 | -41,947 |
| ZLC | 14,500 | 208,831 | +194,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,291 | 104,023 | +59,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,856 | 29,191 | -55,665 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,455 | 52,880 | -575 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 97,147 | +97,147 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A clear liquid chemical used as a solvent in industries like pharmaceuticals and plastics