Import/export HS code 290341: Trifluoromethane
A refrigerant gas also known as HFC-23
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 519,385 |
| Germany | 139,464 |
| Japan | 44,148 |
| China | 32,749 |
| Belgium | 17,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 455,746 | 63,639 | -392,107 |
| Germany | 69,350 | 70,114 | +764 |
| Japan | 30,671 | 13,477 | -17,194 |
| China | 3,150 | 29,599 | +26,449 |
| Belgium | 0 | 17,055 | +17,055 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,100 | +1,100 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,001 | +1,001 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 467,647 |
| China | 93,646 |
| Germany | 69,720 |
| Japan | 46,378 |
| Portugal | 1,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 407,394 | 60,253 | -347,141 |
| China | 43,606 | 50,040 | +6,434 |
| Germany | 38,548 | 31,172 | -7,376 |
| Japan | 32,901 | 13,477 | -19,424 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,001 | +1,001 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 600,494 |
| Other | 76,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,432 |
| Air transport | 18,466 |
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) | 488,628 | 111,866 | -376,762 |
| Other | 36,468 | 40,042 | +3,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,356 | 43,076 | +26,720 |
| Air transport | 17,465 | 1,001 | -16,464 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 422,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,320 |
| 000 | 76,510 |
| Felixstowe | 37,400 |
| Southampton | 28,913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 422,868 | 0 | -422,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,454 | 111,866 | +56,412 |
| 000 | 36,468 | 40,042 | +3,574 |
| Felixstowe | 10,306 | 27,094 | +16,788 |
| Southampton | 15,436 | 13,477 | -1,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,465 | 0 | -17,465 |
| Liverpool Docks | 920 | 2,505 | +1,585 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,001 | +1,001 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 2 |
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+ | 3 |
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 | 13,744 |
| United States | 7,092 |
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 | 2,100 | 11,644 | +9,544 |
| United States | 7,092 | 0 | -7,092 |
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) | 13,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,860 |
| Air transport | 1,232 |
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) | 2,100 | 11,644 | +9,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,860 | 0 | -5,860 |
| Air transport | 1,232 | 0 | -1,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 13,744 |
| Southampton | 5,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,100 | 11,644 | +9,544 |
| Southampton | 5,860 | 0 | -5,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,232 | 0 | -1,232 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290341
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A refrigerant gas also known as HFC-23