Import/export HS code 290313: Chloroform
A heavy, sweet-smelling liquid used as a solvent and in the production of refrigerants
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 717,703 |
| Netherlands | 686,706 |
| Switzerland | 370,844 |
| Germany | 199,748 |
| Belgium | 189,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 520,142 | 197,561 | -322,581 |
| Netherlands | 378,470 | 308,236 | -70,234 |
| Switzerland | 242,379 | 128,465 | -113,914 |
| Germany | 64,793 | 134,955 | +70,162 |
| Belgium | 102,056 | 87,798 | -14,258 |
| United States | 47,924 | 15,582 | -32,342 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,585 | 0 | -1,585 |
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 | 1,262,363 |
| France | 829,602 |
| United States | 64,342 |
| Belgium | 47,937 |
| Czechia | 8,990 |
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 | 706,049 | 556,314 | -149,735 |
| France | 536,779 | 292,823 | -243,956 |
| United States | 52,147 | 12,195 | -39,952 |
| Belgium | 47,937 | 0 | -47,937 |
| Czechia | 3,489 | 5,501 | +2,012 |
| Israel | 3,646 | 1,889 | -1,757 |
| Spain | 3,628 | 1,121 | -2,507 |
| United Kingdom | 1,585 | 1,789 | +204 |
| Poland | 2,089 | 965 | -1,124 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 1,635,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,685 |
| Air transport | 88,514 |
| Road transport | 5,286 |
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) | 1,029,641 | 605,820 | -423,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,164 | 236,521 | -27,643 |
| Air transport | 61,858 | 26,656 | -35,202 |
| Road transport | 1,686 | 3,600 | +1,914 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 882,693 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 440,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 276,117 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 684,294 | 198,399 | -485,895 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 204,355 | 236,521 | +32,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,468 | 135,529 | -79,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 136,185 | 139,932 | +3,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,522 | 106,954 | +79,432 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,924 | 15,582 | -32,342 |
| London | 7,846 | 12,967 | +5,121 |
| Felixstowe | 4,123 | 12,039 | +7,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,869 | 4,452 | -3,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,222 | 0 | -11,222 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 451,320 |
| Belgium | 229,312 |
| Netherlands | 172,007 |
| Singapore | 166,385 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 46,067 |
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 | 235,041 | 216,279 | -18,762 |
| Belgium | 69,002 | 160,310 | +91,308 |
| Netherlands | 116,030 | 55,977 | -60,053 |
| Singapore | 75,989 | 90,396 | +14,407 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 19,992 | 26,075 | +6,083 |
| Viet Nam | 24,420 | 12,821 | -11,599 |
| France | 11,748 | 13,494 | +1,746 |
| Kuwait | 3,201 | 13,545 | +10,344 |
| Malaysia | 8,668 | 3,673 | -4,995 |
| Egypt | 0 | 8,735 | +8,735 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 109 | 0 | -109 |
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) | 794,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 363,518 |
| Air transport | 50,644 |
| Other | 109 |
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) | 363,731 | 430,950 | +67,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,602 | 166,916 | -29,686 |
| Air transport | 20,971 | 29,673 | +8,702 |
| Other | 109 | 0 | -109 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 421,107 |
| Holyhead | 268,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 182,616 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,438 |
| Southampton | 73,932 |
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 | 209,543 | 211,564 | +2,021 |
| Holyhead | 100,918 | 167,677 | +66,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,014 | 48,602 | -85,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,216 | 125,222 | +118,006 |
| Southampton | 72,226 | 1,706 | -70,520 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,971 | 23,407 | +2,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,428 | 22,243 | +6,815 |
| London | 10,579 | 9,649 | -930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,223 | 7,191 | +1,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,266 | +6,266 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290313
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A heavy, sweet-smelling liquid used as a solvent and in the production of refrigerants