Import/export HS code 2801: Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine
Basic chemical elements used in industries like medicine, water treatment, and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 26,398,231 |
| Israel | 17,179,748 |
| Netherlands | 12,211,270 |
| Belgium | 11,825,092 |
| Turkmenistan | 8,381,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 11,944,462 | 14,453,769 | +2,509,307 |
| Israel | 10,248,836 | 6,930,912 | -3,317,924 |
| Netherlands | 5,644,185 | 6,567,085 | +922,900 |
| Belgium | 4,816,690 | 7,008,402 | +2,191,712 |
| Turkmenistan | 8,381,108 | 0 | -8,381,108 |
| Chile | 3,463,028 | 4,832,675 | +1,369,647 |
| United States | 2,116,126 | 2,817,405 | +701,279 |
| Germany | 1,344,422 | 1,200,893 | -143,529 |
| Tunisia | 1,127,577 | 0 | -1,127,577 |
| China | 932,177 | 106,256 | -825,921 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 28,812,633 |
| Chile | 26,153,473 |
| Israel | 18,460,202 |
| Turkmenistan | 9,512,628 |
| United States | 4,993,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 13,029,930 | 15,782,703 | +2,752,773 |
| Chile | 9,279,950 | 16,873,523 | +7,593,573 |
| Israel | 10,609,115 | 7,851,087 | -2,758,028 |
| Turkmenistan | 9,512,628 | 0 | -9,512,628 |
| United States | 2,237,986 | 2,755,404 | +517,418 |
| Netherlands | 4,171,166 | 0 | -4,171,166 |
| Germany | 582,330 | 536,396 | -45,934 |
| France | 248,217 | 210,914 | -37,303 |
| China | 81,487 | 112,630 | +31,143 |
| India | 118,992 | 67,827 | -51,165 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,950,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,293,195 |
| Road transport | 6,136,396 |
| Other | 998,960 |
| Air transport | 918,194 |
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) | 28,625,984 | 29,324,677 | +698,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,513,226 | 14,779,969 | +266,743 |
| Road transport | 6,133,312 | 3,084 | -6,130,228 |
| Other | 571,524 | 427,436 | -144,088 |
| Air transport | 688,912 | 229,282 | -459,630 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 27,421,987 |
| Southampton | 22,356,763 |
| Killingholme | 11,881,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,841,199 |
| ZLC | 6,135,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 16,903,815 | 10,518,172 | -6,385,643 |
| Southampton | 7,210,033 | 15,146,730 | +7,936,697 |
| Killingholme | 4,661,409 | 7,220,472 | +2,559,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,961,593 | 3,879,606 | +918,013 |
| ZLC | 6,133,312 | 1,910 | -6,131,402 |
| Felixstowe | 2,461,238 | 3,527,562 | +1,066,324 |
| London | 3,685,899 | 1,485,445 | -2,200,454 |
| Harwich | 2,707,114 | 532,593 | -2,174,521 |
| Belfast Port | 542,500 | 1,122,500 | +580,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,615,323 | 0 | -1,615,323 |
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 | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 9,777,647 |
| China | 7,463,707 |
| Germany | 4,137,642 |
| Ireland | 1,771,095 |
| Italy | 1,738,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8,799,524 | 978,123 | -7,821,401 |
| China | 6,845,432 | 618,275 | -6,227,157 |
| Germany | 1,642,171 | 2,495,471 | +853,300 |
| Ireland | 1,024,113 | 746,982 | -277,131 |
| Italy | 1,061,839 | 676,413 | -385,426 |
| Egypt | 310,869 | 370,068 | +59,199 |
| Belgium | 73,308 | 507,937 | +434,629 |
| Argentina | 2,809 | 446,957 | +444,148 |
| France | 201,649 | 187,939 | -13,710 |
| Spain | 77,023 | 307,275 | +230,252 |
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 | 4,861 |
| Ireland | 49 |
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 | 3,726 | 1,135 | -2,591 |
| Ireland | 0 | 49 | +49 |
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) | 19,474,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,692,150 |
| Other | 780,749 |
| Air transport | 497,023 |
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) | 16,482,296 | 2,992,178 | -13,490,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,335,180 | 4,356,970 | +21,790 |
| Other | 276,364 | 504,385 | +228,021 |
| Air transport | 354,472 | 142,551 | -211,921 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,909,142 |
| Southampton | 7,293,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,808,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,728,451 |
| 000 | 780,749 |
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 | 9,727,344 | 1,181,798 | -8,545,546 |
| Southampton | 6,451,759 | 842,196 | -5,609,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,959,459 | 2,849,332 | -110,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 637,768 | 1,090,683 | +452,915 |
| 000 | 276,364 | 504,385 | +228,021 |
| Holyhead | 646,772 | 110,564 | -536,208 |
| Felixstowe | 248,023 | 483,735 | +235,712 |
| Hull | 0 | 448,976 | +448,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 294,420 | 98,975 | -195,445 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,139 | 131,382 | +30,243 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2801
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic chemical elements used in industries like medicine, water treatment, and manufacturing