Import/export HS code 290323: Tetrachloroethylene
A chemical used in dry cleaning and as a metal degreasing agent
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 2,237,480 |
| Belgium | 1,536,429 |
| Germany | 724,865 |
| United States | 367,693 |
| Italy | 110,989 |
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 | 1,342,153 | 895,327 | -446,826 |
| Belgium | 725,161 | 811,268 | +86,107 |
| Germany | 381,198 | 343,667 | -37,531 |
| United States | 252,688 | 115,005 | -137,683 |
| Italy | 42,263 | 68,726 | +26,463 |
| Czechia | 67,611 | 24,917 | -42,694 |
| Poland | 11,526 | 33,978 | +22,452 |
| China | 27,399 | 17,564 | -9,835 |
| Netherlands | 23,908 | 17,906 | -6,002 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,762,355 |
| Germany | 830,942 |
| United States | 798,819 |
| Czechia | 632,340 |
| Italy | 110,989 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,504,214 | 1,258,141 | -246,073 |
| Germany | 483,442 | 347,500 | -135,942 |
| United States | 459,021 | 339,798 | -119,223 |
| Czechia | 354,110 | 278,230 | -75,880 |
| Italy | 42,263 | 68,726 | +26,463 |
| China | 27,399 | 17,564 | -9,835 |
| Mexico | 0 | 18,399 | +18,399 |
| Belgium | 3,458 | 0 | -3,458 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,257,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,674,294 |
| Other | 228,080 |
| Air transport | 30,015 |
| Road transport | 12,005 |
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) | 1,856,008 | 1,401,863 | -454,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 821,280 | 853,014 | +31,734 |
| Other | 188,217 | 39,863 | -148,354 |
| Air transport | 8,402 | 21,613 | +13,211 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,005 | +12,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,595,430 |
| Dover | 775,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 560,978 |
| Middlesbrough | 472,825 |
| 000 | 228,080 |
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 | 1,234,020 | 1,361,410 | +127,390 |
| Dover | 419,046 | 356,441 | -62,605 |
| Eurotunnel | 295,387 | 265,591 | -29,796 |
| Middlesbrough | 472,825 | 0 | -472,825 |
| 000 | 188,217 | 39,863 | -148,354 |
| Thamesport | 105,978 | 43,377 | -62,601 |
| Southampton | 51,779 | 51,150 | -629 |
| London | 17,610 | 73,911 | +56,301 |
| Killingholme | 33,399 | 40,635 | +7,236 |
| Felixstowe | 26,916 | 17,564 | -9,352 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,190,001 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,025,333 |
| India | 805,740 |
| Pakistan | 473,799 |
| Denmark | 408,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 422,075 | 767,926 | +345,851 |
| United Arab Emirates | 905,271 | 120,062 | -785,209 |
| India | 130,048 | 675,692 | +545,644 |
| Pakistan | 275,797 | 198,002 | -77,795 |
| Denmark | 240,538 | 168,006 | -72,532 |
| United States | 0 | 178,681 | +178,681 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 169,294 | +169,294 |
| Peru | 42,903 | 125,546 | +82,643 |
| South Korea | 93,009 | 73,889 | -19,120 |
| Algeria | 137,996 | 0 | -137,996 |
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) | 5,154,905 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 649,751 |
| Air transport | 62,087 |
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) | 2,458,312 | 2,696,593 | +238,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 350,110 | 299,641 | -50,469 |
| Air transport | 54,654 | 7,433 | -47,221 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,715,537 |
| Southampton | 946,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 578,776 |
| Felixstowe | 235,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 155,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,695,812 | 2,019,725 | +323,913 |
| Southampton | 431,308 | 514,756 | +83,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 358,109 | 220,667 | -137,442 |
| Felixstowe | 190,572 | 44,506 | -146,066 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,705 | 122,546 | +89,841 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,083 | 62,999 | -18,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,119 | 2,492 | -45,627 |
| Dover | 10,713 | 0 | -10,713 |
| Killingholme | 6,370 | 0 | -6,370 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,750 | 3,500 | +1,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290323
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in dry cleaning and as a metal degreasing agent