Import/export HS code 280490: Selenium
A chemical element used in photocopiers, glass production, and dietary supplements
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,204,089 |
| Italy | 353,211 |
| Germany | 79,574 |
| Spain | 78,387 |
| Netherlands | 76,170 |
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 | 640,499 | 563,590 | -76,909 |
| Italy | 104,968 | 248,243 | +143,275 |
| Germany | 76,757 | 2,817 | -73,940 |
| Spain | 65,195 | 13,192 | -52,003 |
| Netherlands | 60,802 | 15,368 | -45,434 |
| France | 13,927 | 36,548 | +22,621 |
| United States | 16,661 | 23,019 | +6,358 |
| Australia | 36,043 | 0 | -36,043 |
| China | 3,980 | 0 | -3,980 |
| Ireland | 3,639 | 0 | -3,639 |
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 | 568,622 |
| South Korea | 371,172 |
| Japan | 262,966 |
| Brazil | 183,180 |
| Spain | 65,195 |
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 | 152,493 | 416,129 | +263,636 |
| South Korea | 213,792 | 157,380 | -56,412 |
| Japan | 125,986 | 136,980 | +10,994 |
| Brazil | 175,130 | 8,050 | -167,080 |
| Spain | 65,195 | 0 | -65,195 |
| Italy | 0 | 49,947 | +49,947 |
| United States | 5,263 | 42,146 | +36,883 |
| Belgium | 13,934 | 26,640 | +12,706 |
| Australia | 36,043 | 0 | -36,043 |
| Chile | 28,193 | 0 | -28,193 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,498,318 |
| Other | 252,241 |
| Air transport | 162,336 |
| 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) | 684,072 | 814,246 | +130,174 |
| Other | 218,542 | 33,699 | -184,843 |
| Air transport | 120,789 | 41,547 | -79,242 |
| 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 | 744,618 |
| Eurotunnel | 370,039 |
| 000 | 252,241 |
| London | 245,728 |
| 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 | 271,138 | 473,480 | +202,342 |
| Eurotunnel | 345,356 | 24,683 | -320,673 |
| 000 | 218,542 | 33,699 | -184,843 |
| London | 31,346 | 214,382 | +183,036 |
| Felixstowe | 5,366 | 74,488 | +69,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,784 | 24,655 | -10,129 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,049 | 5,175 | -43,874 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral 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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | 75,134 |
| 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 | 61,130 | 14,004 | -47,126 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 60,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,663 |
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 | 43,624 | 17,123 | -26,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,108 | 29,555 | +8,447 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 44,112 |
| Harwich | 26,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,230 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 41,231 | 2,881 | -38,350 |
| Harwich | 12,230 | 14,004 | +1,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,878 | 14,352 | +5,474 |
| 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