Import/export HS code 280120: Iodine
A chemical element used in medicine, photography, and as a disinfectant
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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 |
| Netherlands | 12,409,222 |
| Turkmenistan | 10,282,876 |
| Belgium | 9,696,183 |
| Chile | 8,211,973 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 4,739,113 | 7,670,109 | +2,930,996 |
| Turkmenistan | 10,282,876 | 0 | -10,282,876 |
| Belgium | 4,641,358 | 5,054,825 | +413,467 |
| Chile | 3,366,240 | 4,845,733 | +1,479,493 |
| United States | 2,691,374 | 1,927,460 | -763,914 |
| Tunisia | 1,127,577 | 0 | -1,127,577 |
| China | 855,760 | 0 | -855,760 |
| Germany | 393,398 | 0 | -393,398 |
| Italy | 3,943 | 283,394 | +279,451 |
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 |
| Turkmenistan | 11,414,396 |
| Netherlands | 5,306,626 |
| United States | 4,739,776 |
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 |
| Turkmenistan | 11,414,396 | 0 | -11,414,396 |
| Netherlands | 3,932,349 | 1,374,277 | -2,558,072 |
| United States | 2,812,316 | 1,927,460 | -884,856 |
| China | 1,138,454 | 0 | -1,138,454 |
| India | 47,290 | 0 | -47,290 |
| Germany | 25,263 | 0 | -25,263 |
| Slovenia | 4,296 | 12,481 | +8,185 |
| Switzerland | 12,069 | 0 | -12,069 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,643,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,508,688 |
| Road transport | 8,035,080 |
| Air transport | 832,146 |
| Other | 811 |
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) | 17,808,005 | 17,835,657 | +27,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,541,445 | 12,967,243 | +425,798 |
| Road transport | 8,035,080 | 0 | -8,035,080 |
| Air transport | 651,008 | 181,138 | -469,870 |
| Other | 0 | 811 | +811 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 16,896,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,610,730 |
| Killingholme | 9,940,146 |
| ZLC | 8,035,080 |
| London | 4,962,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,278,595 | 11,618,201 | +6,339,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,764,997 | 4,845,733 | -1,919,264 |
| Killingholme | 4,571,386 | 5,368,760 | +797,374 |
| ZLC | 8,035,080 | 0 | -8,035,080 |
| London | 3,422,663 | 1,539,554 | -1,883,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 390,900 | 4,179,332 | +3,788,432 |
| Felixstowe | 3,021,347 | 1,199,280 | -1,822,067 |
| Harwich | 2,530,232 | 626,142 | -1,904,090 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
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 | 8,426,224 |
| Germany | 3,241,580 |
| China | 1,598,135 |
| Italy | 896,552 |
| Ireland | 797,391 |
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 | 7,237,451 | 1,188,773 | -6,048,678 |
| Germany | 1,679,157 | 1,562,423 | -116,734 |
| China | 1,041,466 | 556,669 | -484,797 |
| Italy | 491,334 | 405,218 | -86,116 |
| Ireland | 378,795 | 418,596 | +39,801 |
| Egypt | 235,191 | 225,062 | -10,129 |
| France | 361,637 | 87,904 | -273,733 |
| Bulgaria | 54,353 | 290,666 | +236,313 |
| Poland | 243,617 | 66,838 | -176,779 |
| Israel | 28,800 | 18,461 | -10,339 |
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 | 4,365 |
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 | 3,291 | 1,074 | -2,217 |
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) | 10,617,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,119,624 |
| Air transport | 49,437 |
| Other | 6,332 |
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) | 8,576,263 | 2,041,208 | -6,535,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,244,420 | 2,875,204 | -369,216 |
| Air transport | 30,820 | 18,617 | -12,203 |
| Other | 4,534 | 1,798 | -2,736 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,859,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,315,073 |
| Southampton | 4,491,196 |
| Holyhead | 782,466 |
| Felixstowe | 250,044 |
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 | 4,590,303 | 1,268,772 | -3,321,531 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,862,966 | 2,452,107 | -410,859 |
| Southampton | 3,814,404 | 676,792 | -3,137,612 |
| Holyhead | 369,138 | 413,328 | +44,190 |
| Felixstowe | 166,355 | 83,689 | -82,666 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,503 | 15,101 | +8,598 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,839 | 4,205 | -10,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,631 | 4,307 | -6,324 |
| Dover | 4,180 | 6,623 | +2,443 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 6,635 | +6,635 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical element used in medicine, photography, and as a disinfectant