Import/export HS code 280110: Chlorine
A chemical element used for cleaning, disinfecting water, and making plastics and other products
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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 | 1,853,164 |
| France | 422,133 |
| China | 182,673 |
| Ireland | 167,186 |
| United States | 143,843 |
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 | 943,255 | 909,909 | -33,346 |
| France | 234,040 | 188,093 | -45,947 |
| China | 76,417 | 106,256 | +29,839 |
| Ireland | 126,388 | 40,798 | -85,590 |
| United States | 34,408 | 109,435 | +75,027 |
| Netherlands | 73,835 | 61,142 | -12,693 |
| Sweden | 11,468 | 0 | -11,468 |
| Belgium | 7,916 | 1,787 | -6,129 |
| Italy | 3,522 | 4,091 | +569 |
| Portugal | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
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 | 1,080,653 |
| France | 459,131 |
| China | 194,117 |
| United States | 156,930 |
| Austria | 21,541 |
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 | 544,257 | 536,396 | -7,861 |
| France | 248,217 | 210,914 | -37,303 |
| China | 81,487 | 112,630 | +31,143 |
| United States | 35,326 | 121,604 | +86,278 |
| Austria | 11,283 | 10,258 | -1,025 |
| Canada | 13,282 | 0 | -13,282 |
| Ireland | 5,873 | 0 | -5,873 |
| Portugal | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| United Kingdom | 1,697 | 3,084 | +1,387 |
| India | 3,238 | 0 | -3,238 |
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 | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 1,534,207 |
| Other | 998,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 366,897 |
| Air transport | 42,749 |
| Road transport | 3,084 |
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) | 798,268 | 735,939 | -62,329 |
| Other | 571,524 | 426,625 | -144,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,928 | 239,969 | +113,041 |
| Air transport | 25,927 | 16,822 | -9,105 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,084 | +3,084 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,548,449 |
| 000 | 998,149 |
| Felixstowe | 181,673 |
| Southampton | 139,976 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 798,201 | 750,248 | -47,953 |
| 000 | 571,524 | 426,625 | -144,899 |
| Felixstowe | 76,417 | 105,256 | +28,839 |
| Southampton | 36,105 | 103,871 | +67,766 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,069 | 10,258 | -811 |
| Dover | 1,108 | 15,165 | +14,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,702 | 1,000 | -9,702 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,238 | 5,564 | +2,326 |
| Killingholme | 6,368 | 0 | -6,368 |
| Fishguard | 5,873 | 0 | -5,873 |
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 | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 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+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 999,926 |
| Argentina | 449,766 |
| Kenya | 273,054 |
| Panama | 233,840 |
| Brazil | 45,665 |
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 | 368,212 | 631,714 | +263,502 |
| Argentina | 2,809 | 446,957 | +444,148 |
| Kenya | 273,054 | 0 | -273,054 |
| Panama | 233,840 | 0 | -233,840 |
| Brazil | 4,721 | 40,944 | +36,223 |
| Nigeria | 10,375 | 30,488 | +20,113 |
| Canada | 3,323 | 36,975 | +33,652 |
| Georgia | 0 | 32,594 | +32,594 |
| France | 13,148 | 15,586 | +2,438 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,851 | 0 | -15,851 |
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 | 579 |
| 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 | 417 | 162 | -255 |
| 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) | 822,586 |
| Other | 774,365 |
| Air transport | 431,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,602 |
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) | 303,888 | 518,698 | +214,810 |
| Other | 271,584 | 502,781 | +231,197 |
| Air transport | 312,123 | 119,078 | -193,045 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,177 | 154,425 | +30,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 774,365 |
| Felixstowe | 405,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 394,515 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 375,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 209,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 271,584 | 502,781 | +231,197 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 405,804 | +405,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 287,220 | 107,295 | -179,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 282,494 | 93,453 | -189,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,708 | 113,811 | +18,103 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,350 | 22,502 | -3,848 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,499 | 1,552 | -19,947 |
| Heysham | 0 | 17,881 | +17,881 |
| ZLC | 2,920 | 13,916 | +10,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,210 | 10,157 | +4,947 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical element used for cleaning, disinfecting water, and making plastics and other products