Import/export HS code 281310: Carbon disulphide
A chemical used in making rayon, cellophane, and other industrial products
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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 | 2,054,496 |
| France | 38,329 |
| Belgium | 21,720 |
| Netherlands | 13,939 |
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 | 1,020,439 | 1,034,057 | +13,618 |
| France | 38,329 | 0 | -38,329 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,720 | +21,720 |
| Netherlands | 13,939 | 0 | -13,939 |
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 | 1,977,090 |
| United States | 80,607 |
| Slovenia | 57,520 |
| United Kingdom | 13,267 |
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 | 1,006,210 | 970,880 | -35,330 |
| United States | 17,575 | 63,032 | +45,457 |
| Slovenia | 37,404 | 20,116 | -17,288 |
| United Kingdom | 11,518 | 1,749 | -9,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,114,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,939 |
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) | 1,058,768 | 1,055,777 | -2,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,939 | 0 | -13,939 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,003,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,733 |
| Harwich | 23,307 |
| Felixstowe | 18,639 |
| ZLC | 914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 996,209 | 1,007,682 | +11,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,068 | 44,665 | +7,597 |
| Harwich | 19,877 | 3,430 | -16,447 |
| Felixstowe | 18,639 | 0 | -18,639 |
| ZLC | 914 | 0 | -914 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBINSON BROTHERS LIMITED | 10 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 9 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 4 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 2 |
| AHLSTROM CHIRNSIDE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | 342,169 |
| Belgium | 40,800 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,875 |
| Germany | 16,654 |
| Kuwait | 7,670 |
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 | 201,075 | 141,094 | -59,981 |
| Belgium | 39,300 | 1,500 | -37,800 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 21,875 | +21,875 |
| Germany | 16,654 | 0 | -16,654 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 7,670 | +7,670 |
| Denmark | 3,374 | 0 | -3,374 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,328 | +2,328 |
| United States | 2,104 | 0 | -2,104 |
| Switzerland | 1,710 | 0 | -1,710 |
| Qatar | 0 | 968 | +968 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 285,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,722 |
| Air transport | 23,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,797 | 87,154 | -111,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,316 | 66,406 | +3,090 |
| Air transport | 2,104 | 21,875 | +19,771 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 333,119 |
| Killingholme | 69,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,038 |
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 | 221,446 | 111,673 | -109,773 |
| Killingholme | 38,957 | 30,921 | -8,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,104 | 21,875 | +19,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,638 | +8,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,710 | 2,328 | +618 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making rayon, cellophane, and other industrial products