Import/export HS code 293211: Tetrahydrofuran
A clear liquid chemical used as a solvent in industries like pharmaceuticals and plastics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,520,110 |
| China | 1,356,998 |
| Germany | 873,288 |
| Ireland | 698,264 |
| Netherlands | 605,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 644,394 | 875,716 | +231,322 |
| China | 818,083 | 538,915 | -279,168 |
| Germany | 515,310 | 357,978 | -157,332 |
| Ireland | 333,522 | 364,742 | +31,220 |
| Netherlands | 373,409 | 231,709 | -141,700 |
| Switzerland | 125,287 | 220,644 | +95,357 |
| France | 166,023 | 67,125 | -98,898 |
| Taiwan | 106,415 | 76,197 | -30,218 |
| Austria | 0 | 44,430 | +44,430 |
| Italy | 0 | 29,331 | +29,331 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,954,067 |
| Germany | 1,646,678 |
| Taiwan | 753,046 |
| Belgium | 449,278 |
| Ireland | 416,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,094,425 | 859,642 | -234,783 |
| Germany | 1,022,161 | 624,517 | -397,644 |
| Taiwan | 468,825 | 284,221 | -184,604 |
| Belgium | 84,291 | 364,987 | +280,696 |
| Ireland | 59,766 | 356,458 | +296,692 |
| United States | 98,320 | 109,393 | +11,073 |
| Poland | 75,527 | 60,651 | -14,876 |
| Netherlands | 52,171 | 36,123 | -16,048 |
| Austria | 32,605 | 46,302 | +13,697 |
| Italy | 0 | 46,892 | +46,892 |
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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 3,735,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,627,769 |
| Air transport | 574,180 |
| Other | 16,392 |
| Road transport | 3,304 |
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) | 1,797,603 | 1,937,708 | +140,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 941,256 | 686,513 | -254,743 |
| Air transport | 361,911 | 212,269 | -149,642 |
| Other | 7,463 | 8,929 | +1,466 |
| Road transport | 1,069 | 2,235 | +1,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,519,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,373,754 |
| Liverpool Docks | 913,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 511,509 |
| Middlesbrough | 405,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 805,322 | 714,219 | -91,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 663,221 | 710,533 | +47,312 |
| Liverpool Docks | 421,844 | 491,515 | +69,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,532 | 183,977 | -143,555 |
| Middlesbrough | 201,391 | 204,061 | +2,670 |
| Dover | 219,729 | 154,385 | -65,344 |
| Hull | 133,569 | 103,670 | -29,899 |
| Killingholme | 157,216 | 48,761 | -108,455 |
| London | 61,881 | 66,186 | +4,305 |
| Southampton | 36,235 | 55,825 | +19,590 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 41 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 35 |
| NATCHEMCO UK LTD | 33 |
| NOVASOL CHEMICALS UK LTD | 32 |
| SOLVENTIS LTD. | 32 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 30 |
| STERLING PHARMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 24 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 22 |
| TRADEBE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,117,444 |
| Netherlands | 866,927 |
| Belgium | 532,107 |
| Germany | 336,180 |
| Spain | 244,006 |
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 | 661,297 | 456,147 | -205,150 |
| Netherlands | 664,834 | 202,093 | -462,741 |
| Belgium | 137,985 | 394,122 | +256,137 |
| Germany | 313,844 | 22,336 | -291,508 |
| Spain | 58,328 | 185,678 | +127,350 |
| France | 114,950 | 117,719 | +2,769 |
| Italy | 107,681 | 2,500 | -105,181 |
| Canada | 29,000 | 72,500 | +43,500 |
| Malaysia | 71,048 | 25,146 | -45,902 |
| Libya | 0 | 63,960 | +63,960 |
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 | 4,947 |
| XU | 147 |
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 | 4,374 | 573 | -3,801 |
| XU | 147 | 0 | -147 |
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) | 2,924,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 690,884 |
| Air transport | 269,394 |
| Other | 5,094 |
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) | 1,633,835 | 1,290,430 | -343,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,793 | 189,091 | -312,702 |
| Air transport | 84,923 | 184,471 | +99,548 |
| Other | 4,521 | 573 | -3,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 989,223 |
| London | 691,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 624,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 319,588 |
| Heysham | 302,946 |
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 | 436,208 | 553,015 | +116,807 |
| London | 484,739 | 206,339 | -278,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 487,869 | 136,226 | -351,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 245,842 | 73,746 | -172,096 |
| Heysham | 82,172 | 220,774 | +138,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,588 | 63,950 | +13,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,855 | 102,144 | +95,289 |
| ZLC | 14,500 | 85,224 | +70,724 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 97,147 | +97,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,635 | 54,165 | +15,530 |
Quick facts
HS code: 293211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A clear liquid chemical used as a solvent in industries like pharmaceuticals and plastics