Import/export HS code 280490: Selenium
A chemical element used in photocopiers, glass production, and dietary supplements
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,094,208 |
| Italy | 371,297 |
| Germany | 79,574 |
| Netherlands | 73,455 |
| France | 50,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 504,616 | 589,592 | +84,976 |
| Italy | 224,189 | 147,108 | -77,081 |
| Germany | 76,757 | 2,817 | -73,940 |
| Netherlands | 58,087 | 15,368 | -42,719 |
| France | 13,927 | 36,548 | +22,621 |
| United States | 16,661 | 23,019 | +6,358 |
| Australia | 36,043 | 0 | -36,043 |
| Spain | 0 | 13,192 | +13,192 |
| Ireland | 3,639 | 0 | -3,639 |
| Canada | 932 | 0 | -932 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 556,160 |
| South Korea | 371,172 |
| Japan | 215,237 |
| Brazil | 147,596 |
| Italy | 49,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 184,893 | 371,267 | +186,374 |
| South Korea | 213,792 | 157,380 | -56,412 |
| Japan | 154,382 | 60,855 | -93,527 |
| Brazil | 93,692 | 53,904 | -39,788 |
| Italy | 0 | 49,947 | +49,947 |
| United States | 5,263 | 42,146 | +36,883 |
| Belgium | 11,219 | 26,640 | +15,421 |
| Australia | 36,043 | 0 | -36,043 |
| Chile | 28,193 | 0 | -28,193 |
| France | 13,927 | 4,136 | -9,791 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,402,362 |
| Other | 198,659 |
| Air transport | 148,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,285 |
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) | 663,249 | 739,113 | +75,864 |
| Other | 164,960 | 33,699 | -131,261 |
| Air transport | 106,642 | 41,547 | -65,095 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 13,285 | +13,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 759,989 |
| London | 272,742 |
| Eurotunnel | 231,698 |
| 000 | 198,659 |
| Felixstowe | 79,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 434,510 | 325,479 | -109,031 |
| London | 31,346 | 241,396 | +210,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,161 | 70,537 | -90,624 |
| 000 | 164,960 | 33,699 | -131,261 |
| Felixstowe | 5,366 | 74,488 | +69,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,493 | 5,175 | -42,318 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,193 | 24,655 | +2,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,193 | 2,773 | -25,420 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,558 | 2,817 | -22,741 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,398 | 5,996 | -5,402 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 11 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 11 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 10 |
| TODINI UK LIMITED | 9 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 9 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 9 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 9 |
| NATURES AID LTD | 5 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 3 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 58,944 |
| Belgium | 14,352 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 11,179 |
| United States | 5,944 |
| Taiwan | 2,393 |
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 | 43,166 | 15,778 | -27,388 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14,352 | +14,352 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 11,179 | +11,179 |
| United States | 0 | 5,944 | +5,944 |
| Taiwan | 2,393 | 0 | -2,393 |
| Denmark | 1,209 | 0 | -1,209 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,199 | +1,199 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,998 |
| Air transport | 38,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,669 | 31,329 | +5,660 |
| Air transport | 21,099 | 17,123 | -3,976 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,565 |
| Harwich | 26,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,587 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,179 |
| ZLC | 3,063 |
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 | 7,324 | 22,241 | +14,917 |
| Harwich | 18,345 | 7,889 | -10,456 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,706 | 2,881 | -15,825 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 11,179 | +11,179 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,063 | +3,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,393 | 0 | -2,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,199 | +1,199 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical element used in photocopiers, glass production, and dietary supplements