Import/export HS code 280130: Fluorine and Bromine
Two chemical elements used in industries like toothpaste, refrigerants, and flame retardants
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 14,708,789 |
| United States | 779,245 |
| Netherlands | 580,594 |
| Germany | 108,878 |
| India | 80,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 10,657,707 | 4,051,082 | -6,606,625 |
| United States | 9,541 | 769,704 | +760,163 |
| Netherlands | 318,528 | 262,066 | -56,462 |
| Germany | 7,769 | 101,109 | +93,340 |
| India | 32,410 | 48,571 | +16,161 |
| Slovakia | 15,346 | 20,979 | +5,633 |
| Hungary | 36,054 | 0 | -36,054 |
| Belgium | 21,411 | 6,929 | -14,482 |
| Spain | 13,483 | 13,306 | -177 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 21,226 | +21,226 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 15,400,865 |
| United States | 742,359 |
| India | 117,035 |
| Belgium | 100,000 |
| United Kingdom | 29,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 10,992,056 | 4,408,809 | -6,583,247 |
| United States | 9,541 | 732,818 | +723,277 |
| India | 68,464 | 48,571 | -19,893 |
| Belgium | 0 | 100,000 | +100,000 |
| United Kingdom | 13,483 | 16,177 | +2,694 |
| Germany | 24,518 | 0 | -24,518 |
| Spain | 1,541 | 4,774 | +3,233 |
| Netherlands | 3,275 | 0 | -3,275 |
| Hungary | 912 | 0 | -912 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 15,520,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 879,706 |
| Air transport | 25,036 |
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) | 10,674,814 | 4,845,383 | -5,829,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 429,677 | 450,029 | +20,352 |
| Air transport | 9,299 | 15,737 | +6,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,256,568 |
| Felixstowe | 2,274,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 502,478 |
| Middlesbrough | 111,443 |
| Hull | 108,986 |
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 | 10,450,901 | 2,805,667 | -7,645,234 |
| Felixstowe | 223,261 | 2,051,474 | +1,828,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,941 | 308,537 | +114,596 |
| Middlesbrough | 111,443 | 0 | -111,443 |
| Hull | 8,986 | 100,000 | +91,014 |
| London | 77,501 | 4,259 | -73,242 |
| Harwich | 24,241 | 1,410 | -22,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,299 | 15,737 | +6,438 |
| Southampton | 3,517 | 8,195 | +4,678 |
| Dover | 912 | 10,149 | +9,237 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Water transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,296,544 |
| India | 1,768,459 |
| Italy | 818,099 |
| Spain | 238,828 |
| Germany | 195,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,296,544 | 0 | -6,296,544 |
| India | 1,768,459 | 0 | -1,768,459 |
| Italy | 510,643 | 307,456 | -203,187 |
| Spain | 39,952 | 198,876 | +158,924 |
| Germany | 47,272 | 148,560 | +101,288 |
| Belgium | 74,578 | 115,734 | +41,156 |
| Singapore | 83,771 | 0 | -83,771 |
| Japan | 76,174 | 0 | -76,174 |
| Netherlands | 37,911 | 2,878 | -35,033 |
| France | 0 | 10,455 | +10,455 |
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) | 8,467,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,255,040 |
| Air transport | 14,922 |
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) | 8,361,916 | 105,693 | -8,256,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 573,090 | 681,950 | +108,860 |
| Air transport | 13,864 | 1,058 | -12,806 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,058,798 |
| Southampton | 2,167,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,212,379 |
| Hull | 178,041 |
| London | 60,625 |
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 | 6,058,798 | 0 | -6,058,798 |
| Southampton | 2,167,200 | 0 | -2,167,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 661,611 | 550,768 | -110,843 |
| Hull | 0 | 178,041 | +178,041 |
| London | 33,051 | 27,574 | -5,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,964 | 16,518 | +10,554 |
| Felixstowe | 8,382 | 4,287 | -4,095 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,485 | 1,058 | -10,427 |
| Falmouth | 0 | 10,455 | +10,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,379 | 0 | -2,379 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 280130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Two chemical elements used in industries like toothpaste, refrigerants, and flame retardants