Import/export HS code 290346: Heptafluoropropane and hexafluoropropane
Refrigerants used in fire extinguishing systems, including HFC-227ea and HFC-236
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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 | 31,484,479 |
| Netherlands | 9,519,931 |
| United States | 726,063 |
| India | 399,364 |
| Belgium | 110,406 |
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 | 13,474,289 | 18,010,190 | +4,535,901 |
| Netherlands | 144,403 | 9,375,528 | +9,231,125 |
| United States | 452,461 | 273,602 | -178,859 |
| India | 397,951 | 1,413 | -396,538 |
| Belgium | 110,406 | 0 | -110,406 |
| Ireland | 0 | 55,602 | +55,602 |
| China | 16,427 | 21,963 | +5,536 |
| France | 0 | 7,993 | +7,993 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 3,001 | +3,001 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,622 | +1,622 |
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 | 29,249,546 |
| United States | 9,731,367 |
| Switzerland | 2,234,933 |
| United Kingdom | 767,824 |
| China | 308,767 |
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 | 11,239,356 | 18,010,190 | +6,770,834 |
| United States | 147,090 | 9,584,277 | +9,437,187 |
| Switzerland | 2,234,933 | 0 | -2,234,933 |
| United Kingdom | 701,400 | 66,424 | -634,976 |
| China | 273,158 | 35,609 | -237,549 |
| Ireland | 0 | 52,976 | +52,976 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,438 | +1,438 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 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) | 31,725,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,370,185 |
| Air transport | 151,371 |
| Other | 99,648 |
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) | 13,634,768 | 18,090,879 | +4,456,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 716,906 | 9,653,279 | +8,936,373 |
| Air transport | 149,933 | 1,438 | -148,495 |
| Other | 94,330 | 5,318 | -89,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,469,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,971,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,356,135 |
| Southampton | 484,137 |
| Felixstowe | 441,503 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 2,147,188 | 15,322,040 | +13,174,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,327,101 | 2,644,085 | -8,683,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,450 | 9,343,685 | +9,331,235 |
| Southampton | 397,951 | 86,186 | -311,765 |
| Felixstowe | 394,453 | 47,050 | -347,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,254 | 246,053 | +243,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,933 | 0 | -149,933 |
| Harwich | 70,277 | 44,065 | -26,212 |
| 000 | 94,330 | 5,318 | -89,012 |
| Dover | 0 | 7,993 | +7,993 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 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 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,165,641 |
| India | 845,481 |
| Saudi Arabia | 150,737 |
| Ireland | 140,656 |
| Turkey | 35,973 |
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 | 23,074 | 1,142,567 | +1,119,493 |
| India | 397,951 | 447,530 | +49,579 |
| Saudi Arabia | 150,737 | 0 | -150,737 |
| Ireland | 33,014 | 107,642 | +74,628 |
| Turkey | 0 | 35,973 | +35,973 |
| Finland | 18,868 | 0 | -18,868 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,599 | 0 | -7,599 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,492 | 0 | -5,492 |
| China | 5,096 | 0 | -5,096 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 4,515 | +4,515 |
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) | 1,319,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,055,766 |
| Air transport | 8,757 |
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) | 33,014 | 1,286,182 | +1,253,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 603,721 | 452,045 | -151,676 |
| Air transport | 5,096 | 3,661 | -1,435 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,161,435 |
| London Gateway Port | 850,973 |
| Felixstowe | 173,811 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,656 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,973 |
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 | 18,868 | 1,142,567 | +1,123,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,443 | 447,530 | +44,087 |
| Felixstowe | 173,811 | 0 | -173,811 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,014 | 107,642 | +74,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 35,973 | +35,973 |
| Southampton | 7,599 | 4,515 | -3,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,096 | 3,661 | -1,435 |
Quick facts
HS code: 290346
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refrigerants used in fire extinguishing systems, including HFC-227ea and HFC-236