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 | 26,449,240 |
| Israel | 15,110,431 |
| Netherlands | 12,435,907 |
| Belgium | 11,637,734 |
| Chile | 8,295,703 |
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 | 13,237,124 | 13,212,116 | -25,008 |
| Israel | 8,774,651 | 6,335,780 | -2,438,871 |
| Netherlands | 5,946,519 | 6,489,388 | +542,869 |
| Belgium | 6,426,205 | 5,211,529 | -1,214,676 |
| Chile | 4,683,735 | 3,611,968 | -1,071,767 |
| Turkmenistan | 6,437,289 | 0 | -6,437,289 |
| United States | 3,012,346 | 1,088,390 | -1,923,956 |
| Germany | 1,330,751 | 1,128,092 | -202,659 |
| Tunisia | 1,127,577 | 0 | -1,127,577 |
| China | 950,025 | 77,882 | -872,143 |
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 | 29,028,723 |
| Chile | 27,133,079 |
| Israel | 16,422,546 |
| Turkmenistan | 7,568,809 |
| United States | 4,161,594 |
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 | 14,604,987 | 14,423,736 | -181,251 |
| Chile | 13,462,987 | 13,670,092 | +207,105 |
| Israel | 9,217,681 | 7,204,865 | -2,012,816 |
| Turkmenistan | 7,568,809 | 0 | -7,568,809 |
| United States | 3,135,205 | 1,026,389 | -2,108,816 |
| Netherlands | 3,040,943 | 0 | -3,040,943 |
| Germany | 576,649 | 490,337 | -86,312 |
| France | 212,151 | 219,023 | +6,872 |
| China | 105,709 | 77,882 | -27,827 |
| India | 154,374 | 19,256 | -135,118 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 55,095,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,122,607 |
| Road transport | 4,192,577 |
| Air transport | 1,031,401 |
| Other | 857,572 |
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) | 30,597,051 | 24,498,551 | -6,098,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,673,483 | 12,449,124 | -4,224,359 |
| Road transport | 4,189,493 | 3,084 | -4,186,409 |
| Air transport | 714,819 | 316,582 | -398,237 |
| Other | 452,314 | 405,258 | -47,056 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 25,350,598 |
| Southampton | 22,406,530 |
| Killingholme | 11,526,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,783,094 |
| Felixstowe | 5,978,274 |
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 | 16,565,178 | 8,785,420 | -7,779,758 |
| Southampton | 9,651,182 | 12,755,348 | +3,104,166 |
| Killingholme | 6,555,774 | 4,970,337 | -1,585,437 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,204,875 | 2,578,219 | -1,626,656 |
| Felixstowe | 2,610,744 | 3,367,530 | +756,786 |
| London | 3,672,710 | 1,485,445 | -2,187,265 |
| ZLC | 4,189,493 | 1,910 | -4,187,583 |
| Harwich | 1,721,875 | 395,099 | -1,326,776 |
| Dover | 23,476 | 1,663,748 | +1,640,272 |
| Belfast Port | 1,102,500 | 562,500 | -540,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 8,952,472 |
| China | 7,111,733 |
| Germany | 3,844,341 |
| Ireland | 1,797,586 |
| Italy | 1,447,361 |
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 | 7,974,349 | 978,123 | -6,996,226 |
| China | 6,331,555 | 780,178 | -5,551,377 |
| Germany | 1,542,942 | 2,301,399 | +758,457 |
| Ireland | 1,151,341 | 646,245 | -505,096 |
| Italy | 1,006,538 | 440,823 | -565,715 |
| Egypt | 316,299 | 302,410 | -13,889 |
| Belgium | 88,593 | 524,671 | +436,078 |
| Argentina | 408,613 | 41,153 | -367,460 |
| Spain | 63,610 | 307,275 | +243,665 |
| France | 168,151 | 186,699 | +18,548 |
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 | 4,302 |
| 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 | 3,633 | 669 | -2,964 |
| 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) | 18,302,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,039,568 |
| Other | 808,143 |
| Air transport | 484,095 |
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) | 15,465,000 | 2,837,304 | -12,627,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,296,242 | 3,743,326 | -552,916 |
| Other | 296,313 | 511,830 | +215,517 |
| Air transport | 343,726 | 140,369 | -203,357 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,393,202 |
| Southampton | 7,472,319 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,164,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,845,634 |
| 000 | 808,143 |
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 | 8,297,599 | 1,095,603 | -7,201,996 |
| Southampton | 6,495,701 | 976,618 | -5,519,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,776,305 | 2,387,976 | -388,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 659,373 | 1,186,261 | +526,888 |
| 000 | 296,313 | 511,830 | +215,517 |
| Holyhead | 737,464 | 19,872 | -717,592 |
| Felixstowe | 653,827 | 85,315 | -568,512 |
| Hull | 0 | 513,929 | +513,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 294,900 | 87,043 | -207,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,325 | 107,279 | -16,046 |
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