Import/export HS code 28045010: Boron
A chemical element used in detergents, glass, and as a flame retardant
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 101,713 |
| United States | 62,351 |
| China | 2,477 |
| 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 | 56,554 | 45,159 | -11,395 |
| United States | 25,056 | 37,295 | +12,239 |
| China | 955 | 1,522 | +567 |
| 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 | 114,412 |
| United States | 49,652 |
| China | 2,477 |
| 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 | 56,554 | 57,858 | +1,304 |
| United States | 25,056 | 24,596 | -460 |
| China | 955 | 1,522 | +567 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 | 163,654 |
| 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 | 81,494 | 82,160 | +666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,071 | 2,856 | +1,785 |
| 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 | 65,579 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,310 |
| 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 | 24,294 | 41,285 | +16,991 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,530 | 26,183 | -8,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,618 | 14,692 | -4,926 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,071 | 2,856 | +1,785 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,052 | 0 | -3,052 |
| 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 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15,170 |
| Germany | 11,995 |
| Japan | 10,734 |
| Ireland | 7,606 |
| Australia | 4,245 |
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 | 15,170 | +15,170 |
| Germany | 8,749 | 3,246 | -5,503 |
| Japan | 9,810 | 924 | -8,886 |
| Ireland | 2,864 | 4,742 | +1,878 |
| Australia | 0 | 4,245 | +4,245 |
| United States | 2,738 | 1,190 | -1,548 |
| Switzerland | 2,910 | 0 | -2,910 |
| Italy | 2,810 | 0 | -2,810 |
| China | 2,577 | 0 | -2,577 |
| Turkey | 1,842 | 0 | -1,842 |
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 | 7,606 |
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 | 2,864 | 4,742 | +1,878 |
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 | 41,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,012 |
| Other | 7,606 |
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 | 30,887 | 10,559 | -20,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,842 | 15,170 | +13,328 |
| Other | 2,864 | 4,742 | +1,878 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,572 |
| ZLC | 13,544 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,085 |
| 000 | 7,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,842 | 15,170 | +13,328 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,326 | 3,246 | -8,080 |
| ZLC | 12,620 | 924 | -11,696 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,941 | 2,144 | -4,797 |
| 000 | 2,864 | 4,742 | +1,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,245 | +4,245 |
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