Import/export HS code 28045010: Boron
A chemical element used in detergents, glass, and as a flame retardant
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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 | 95,938 |
| United States | 61,097 |
| China | 2,445 |
| Turkey | 1,132 |
| Austria | 1,040 |
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 | 57,297 | 38,641 | -18,656 |
| United States | 14,177 | 46,920 | +32,743 |
| China | 2,445 | 0 | -2,445 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,040 | +1,040 |
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 | 108,637 |
| United States | 48,398 |
| China | 2,445 |
| Turkey | 1,132 |
| Austria | 1,040 |
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 | 57,297 | 51,340 | -5,957 |
| United States | 14,177 | 34,221 | +20,044 |
| China | 2,445 | 0 | -2,445 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,040 | +1,040 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 156,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 73,919 | 82,674 | +8,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 3,927 | +3,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 69,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,493 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,927 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,052 |
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 Stansted Airport | 16,915 | 52,221 | +35,306 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,844 | 17,578 | -15,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,618 | 12,875 | -6,743 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,927 | +3,927 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,052 | 0 | -3,052 |
| Luton Airport | 1,490 | 0 | -1,490 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
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 | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 2 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 1 |
| KROMEK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,287 |
| Germany | 13,879 |
| Japan | 10,734 |
| Ireland | 5,657 |
| Switzerland | 2,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 14,287 | +14,287 |
| Germany | 5,093 | 8,786 | +3,693 |
| Japan | 9,810 | 924 | -8,886 |
| Ireland | 5,657 | 0 | -5,657 |
| Switzerland | 2,910 | 0 | -2,910 |
| Italy | 2,810 | 0 | -2,810 |
| United States | 2,738 | 0 | -2,738 |
| China | 2,577 | 0 | -2,577 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,842 | +1,842 |
| India | 0 | 1,293 | +1,293 |
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 | 4,119 |
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 | 4,119 | 0 | -4,119 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 37,895 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,667 |
| Other | 4,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 25,938 | 11,957 | -13,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,538 | 16,129 | +14,591 |
| Other | 4,119 | 0 | -4,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 16,456 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,129 |
| ZLC | 13,544 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,895 |
| 000 | 4,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,670 | 8,786 | +1,116 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 16,129 | +16,129 |
| ZLC | 12,620 | 924 | -11,696 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,648 | 2,247 | -3,401 |
| 000 | 4,119 | 0 | -4,119 |
| Holyhead | 1,538 | 0 | -1,538 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28045010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical element used in detergents, glass, and as a flame retardant