Import/export HS code 290312: Dichloromethane
A solvent also known as methylene chloride, used in paint stripping and pharmaceuticals
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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 | 4,039,062 |
| Netherlands | 3,250,021 |
| France | 3,061,209 |
| Belgium | 1,528,473 |
| United States | 549,257 |
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 | 580,688 | 3,458,374 | +2,877,686 |
| Netherlands | 2,053,617 | 1,196,404 | -857,213 |
| France | 1,425,137 | 1,636,072 | +210,935 |
| Belgium | 902,759 | 625,714 | -277,045 |
| United States | 374,681 | 174,576 | -200,105 |
| India | 27,944 | 26,196 | -1,748 |
| Switzerland | 4,271 | 41,602 | +37,331 |
| Spain | 30,602 | 0 | -30,602 |
| Ireland | 9,193 | 17,501 | +8,308 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,217 | +16,217 |
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 | 6,856,233 |
| France | 3,394,974 |
| Belgium | 689,686 |
| United States | 549,257 |
| India | 489,757 |
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 | 2,127,400 | 4,728,833 | +2,601,433 |
| France | 1,728,345 | 1,666,629 | -61,716 |
| Belgium | 327,864 | 361,822 | +33,958 |
| United States | 374,681 | 174,576 | -200,105 |
| India | 463,561 | 26,196 | -437,365 |
| Netherlands | 87,130 | 136,712 | +49,582 |
| Italy | 132,984 | 45,238 | -87,746 |
| Spain | 65,758 | 0 | -65,758 |
| Austria | 43,391 | 11,183 | -32,208 |
| Poland | 11,180 | 10,633 | -547 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,366,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,642,998 |
| Other | 512,368 |
| Road transport | 46,139 |
| Air transport | 35,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,935,900 | 4,430,787 | +1,494,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,063,357 | 2,579,641 | +516,284 |
| Other | 388,831 | 123,537 | -265,294 |
| Road transport | 4,271 | 41,868 | +37,597 |
| Air transport | 17,574 | 17,843 | +269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,470,739 |
| Dover | 1,432,065 |
| London | 971,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 541,854 |
| 000 | 512,368 |
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 | 2,340,419 | 5,130,320 | +2,789,901 |
| Dover | 856,150 | 575,915 | -280,235 |
| London | 499,658 | 471,439 | -28,219 |
| Eurotunnel | 301,830 | 240,024 | -61,806 |
| 000 | 388,831 | 123,537 | -265,294 |
| Killingholme | 239,352 | 257,710 | +18,358 |
| Hull | 262,920 | 62,926 | -199,994 |
| Felixstowe | 127,775 | 141,679 | +13,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,644 | 44,030 | -73,614 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 99,573 | 26,196 | -73,377 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 49 |
| INOVYN EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 41 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 41 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 36 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 28 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 25 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 19 |
| RAPISCAN SYSTEMS LIMITED | 17 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 841,182 |
| Belgium | 753,604 |
| Netherlands | 713,865 |
| France | 466,451 |
| Bangladesh | 431,690 |
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 | 355,374 | 485,808 | +130,434 |
| Belgium | 201,711 | 551,893 | +350,182 |
| Netherlands | 566,831 | 147,034 | -419,797 |
| France | 221,663 | 244,788 | +23,125 |
| Bangladesh | 165,632 | 266,058 | +100,426 |
| Germany | 5,261 | 268,256 | +262,995 |
| Kenya | 105,648 | 66,199 | -39,449 |
| United States | 0 | 171,531 | +171,531 |
| Sweden | 68,257 | 41,610 | -26,647 |
| Turkey | 35,698 | 65,325 | +29,627 |
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 | 4,351 |
| France | 1,622 |
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 | 3,986 | 365 | -3,621 |
| France | 1,622 | 0 | -1,622 |
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) | 2,652,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,702,398 |
| Air transport | 23,678 |
| Other | 5,973 |
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) | 981,727 | 1,670,970 | +689,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 887,821 | 814,577 | -73,244 |
| Air transport | 15,588 | 8,090 | -7,498 |
| Other | 5,608 | 365 | -5,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,869,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 891,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 553,785 |
| London | 424,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,590 |
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 | 892,382 | 977,179 | +84,797 |
| Liverpool Docks | 283,770 | 607,627 | +323,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,410 | 357,375 | +160,965 |
| London | 210,848 | 213,847 | +2,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,195 | 87,395 | -52,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,910 | 111,396 | +52,486 |
| Heysham | 23,732 | 62,238 | +38,506 |
| Holyhead | 39,377 | 25,463 | -13,914 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 33,204 | +33,204 |
| Southampton | 22,088 | 5,710 | -16,378 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290312
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A solvent also known as methylene chloride, used in paint stripping and pharmaceuticals