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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* 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 | 21,949,739 |
| Israel | 15,638,561 |
| Netherlands | 13,142,560 |
| Turkmenistan | 10,282,876 |
| Belgium | 9,751,436 |
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 | 10,912,433 | 11,037,306 | +124,873 |
| Israel | 10,688,547 | 4,950,014 | -5,738,533 |
| Netherlands | 5,042,537 | 8,100,023 | +3,057,486 |
| Turkmenistan | 10,282,876 | 0 | -10,282,876 |
| Belgium | 4,688,134 | 5,063,302 | +375,168 |
| Chile | 3,366,240 | 4,845,733 | +1,479,493 |
| United States | 2,736,977 | 2,747,861 | +10,884 |
| Germany | 1,391,758 | 834,964 | -556,794 |
| Tunisia | 1,127,577 | 0 | -1,127,577 |
| China | 932,177 | 56,704 | -875,473 |
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 | 24,361,928 |
| Chile | 22,938,352 |
| Israel | 16,349,428 |
| Turkmenistan | 11,414,396 |
| United States | 5,577,112 |
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 | 11,996,177 | 12,365,751 | +369,574 |
| Chile | 7,635,758 | 15,302,594 | +7,666,836 |
| Israel | 10,952,536 | 5,396,892 | -5,555,644 |
| Turkmenistan | 11,414,396 | 0 | -11,414,396 |
| United States | 2,858,816 | 2,718,296 | -140,520 |
| Netherlands | 3,935,624 | 1,374,277 | -2,561,347 |
| China | 1,218,393 | 64,626 | -1,153,767 |
| Germany | 628,910 | 430,113 | -198,797 |
| France | 235,309 | 189,662 | -45,647 |
| India | 118,992 | 48,571 | -70,421 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 52,347,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,850,002 |
| Road transport | 8,038,164 |
| Other | 1,028,905 |
| Air transport | 898,931 |
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) | 28,628,959 | 23,718,799 | -4,910,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,732,266 | 14,117,736 | +385,470 |
| Road transport | 8,035,080 | 3,084 | -8,031,996 |
| Other | 690,012 | 338,893 | -351,119 |
| Air transport | 683,768 | 215,163 | -468,605 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 25,797,070 |
| Southampton | 16,991,400 |
| Killingholme | 9,954,761 |
| ZLC | 8,035,080 |
| Felixstowe | 6,632,929 |
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 | 17,246,738 | 8,550,332 | -8,696,406 |
| Southampton | 5,319,871 | 11,671,529 | +6,351,658 |
| Killingholme | 4,586,001 | 5,368,760 | +782,759 |
| ZLC | 8,035,080 | 0 | -8,035,080 |
| Felixstowe | 3,325,471 | 3,307,458 | -18,013 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,365,279 | 5,148,273 | +3,782,994 |
| London | 3,438,618 | 1,605,359 | -1,833,259 |
| Harwich | 2,555,597 | 627,552 | -1,928,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,422,933 | 0 | -2,422,933 |
| Belfast Port | 542,500 | 1,122,500 | +580,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 10,333,939 |
| China | 8,897,720 |
| Germany | 3,469,237 |
| Italy | 1,790,933 |
| Ireland | 1,630,593 |
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 | 9,145,166 | 1,188,773 | -7,956,393 |
| China | 8,341,051 | 556,669 | -7,784,382 |
| Germany | 1,758,254 | 1,710,983 | -47,271 |
| Italy | 1,029,610 | 761,323 | -268,287 |
| Ireland | 732,397 | 898,196 | +165,799 |
| France | 374,318 | 114,579 | -259,739 |
| Egypt | 236,343 | 225,062 | -11,281 |
| Argentina | 2,809 | 405,804 | +402,995 |
| Spain | 174,457 | 202,530 | +28,073 |
| Bulgaria | 54,353 | 290,666 | +236,313 |
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 | 4,992 |
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 | 3,692 | 1,300 | -2,392 |
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) | 21,331,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,676,777 |
| Other | 599,794 |
| Air transport | 456,592 |
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) | 18,705,426 | 2,626,384 | -16,079,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,940,881 | 3,735,896 | -204,985 |
| Other | 226,651 | 373,143 | +146,492 |
| Air transport | 132,795 | 323,797 | +191,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 12,966,694 |
| Southampton | 7,106,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,387,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,362,041 |
| Holyhead | 785,306 |
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 | 11,637,420 | 1,329,274 | -10,308,146 |
| Southampton | 6,429,460 | 676,792 | -5,752,668 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,900,038 | 2,487,794 | -412,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 754,856 | 607,185 | -147,671 |
| Holyhead | 369,138 | 416,168 | +47,030 |
| Felixstowe | 174,737 | 493,780 | +319,043 |
| 000 | 226,651 | 373,143 | +146,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,140 | 287,577 | +222,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,068 | 108,234 | -28,834 |
| London | 169,434 | 27,574 | -141,860 |
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