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 | 1,535,218 |
| China | 1,325,896 |
| Ireland | 701,475 |
| Germany | 681,719 |
| Netherlands | 452,274 |
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 | 684,566 | 850,652 | +166,086 |
| China | 901,695 | 424,201 | -477,494 |
| Ireland | 421,675 | 279,800 | -141,875 |
| Germany | 342,469 | 339,250 | -3,219 |
| Netherlands | 252,723 | 199,551 | -53,172 |
| Switzerland | 183,995 | 161,936 | -22,059 |
| Taiwan | 131,435 | 51,177 | -80,258 |
| France | 126,192 | 53,539 | -72,653 |
| Austria | 0 | 44,430 | +44,430 |
| Italy | 0 | 29,331 | +29,331 |
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 | 1,865,810 |
| Germany | 1,375,303 |
| Taiwan | 683,256 |
| Belgium | 498,584 |
| Ireland | 411,666 |
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 | 1,130,348 | 735,462 | -394,886 |
| Germany | 834,384 | 540,919 | -293,465 |
| Taiwan | 457,997 | 225,259 | -232,738 |
| Belgium | 131,570 | 367,014 | +235,444 |
| Ireland | 143,368 | 268,298 | +124,930 |
| United States | 133,036 | 89,602 | -43,434 |
| Poland | 69,789 | 60,889 | -8,900 |
| Netherlands | 52,171 | 36,123 | -16,048 |
| Austria | 32,605 | 46,302 | +13,697 |
| Italy | 0 | 46,892 | +46,892 |
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 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 3,453,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,496,744 |
| Air transport | 576,187 |
| Other | 15,682 |
| Road transport | 3,304 |
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) | 1,721,697 | 1,732,089 | +10,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 984,058 | 512,686 | -471,372 |
| Air transport | 357,329 | 218,858 | -138,471 |
| Other | 6,816 | 8,866 | +2,050 |
| Road transport | 1,069 | 2,235 | +1,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,437,743 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,287,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 863,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 511,509 |
| Middlesbrough | 389,098 |
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 | 921,956 | 515,787 | -406,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 639,009 | 648,213 | +9,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 460,002 | 403,355 | -56,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,532 | 183,977 | -143,555 |
| Middlesbrough | 194,048 | 195,050 | +1,002 |
| Dover | 146,186 | 151,027 | +4,841 |
| Hull | 91,553 | 103,670 | +12,117 |
| Killingholme | 121,615 | 48,761 | -72,854 |
| Southampton | 70,951 | 21,109 | -49,842 |
| London | 22,408 | 62,580 | +40,172 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 42 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 35 |
| NATCHEMCO UK LTD | 34 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 32 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 32 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 30 |
| STERLING PHARMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 24 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 23 |
| TRADEBE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 20 |
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 |
| 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 | 1,009,902 |
| Netherlands | 764,073 |
| Belgium | 515,054 |
| Germany | 311,637 |
| Spain | 244,006 |
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 | 713,077 | 296,825 | -416,252 |
| Netherlands | 625,933 | 138,140 | -487,793 |
| Belgium | 133,344 | 381,710 | +248,366 |
| Germany | 289,301 | 22,336 | -266,965 |
| Spain | 58,328 | 185,678 | +127,350 |
| France | 103,183 | 116,032 | +12,849 |
| Canada | 29,000 | 101,500 | +72,500 |
| Italy | 107,681 | 2,500 | -105,181 |
| Malaysia | 71,048 | 25,146 | -45,902 |
| Libya | 0 | 63,960 | +63,960 |
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 | 4,947 |
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 | 4,464 | 483 | -3,981 |
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) | 2,865,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 461,826 |
| Air transport | 312,857 |
| Other | 5,094 |
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) | 1,821,345 | 1,044,491 | -776,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 323,138 | 138,688 | -184,450 |
| Air transport | 101,921 | 210,936 | +109,015 |
| Other | 4,611 | 483 | -4,128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 926,502 |
| London | 636,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 316,614 |
| Heysham | 290,811 |
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 | 418,875 | 507,627 | +88,752 |
| London | 489,215 | 147,566 | -341,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 502,896 | 37,241 | -465,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 247,408 | 69,206 | -178,202 |
| Heysham | 95,307 | 195,504 | +100,197 |
| ZLC | 14,500 | 116,224 | +101,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,543 | 16,995 | -80,548 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,337 | 98,897 | +86,560 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,300 | 46,748 | -10,552 |
| 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