Import/export HS code 280610: Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)
A strong acid used in cleaning, food processing, and chemical manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,139,820 |
| Germany | 1,911,604 |
| Netherlands | 1,591,166 |
| Ireland | 293,459 |
| Belgium | 241,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 952,552 | 1,187,268 | +234,716 |
| Germany | 538,275 | 1,373,329 | +835,054 |
| Netherlands | 866,386 | 724,780 | -141,606 |
| Ireland | 153,936 | 139,523 | -14,413 |
| Belgium | 102,147 | 138,935 | +36,788 |
| Taiwan | 113,349 | 64,775 | -48,574 |
| United States | 29,792 | 98,805 | +69,013 |
| Norway | 10,583 | 63,003 | +52,420 |
| Canada | 11,325 | 44,178 | +32,853 |
| Spain | 20,028 | 20,592 | +564 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,869,552 |
| Germany | 1,830,434 |
| Austria | 1,095,835 |
| France | 421,052 |
| Netherlands | 237,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 888,758 | 980,794 | +92,036 |
| Germany | 804,722 | 1,025,712 | +220,990 |
| Austria | 131,940 | 963,895 | +831,955 |
| France | 142,238 | 278,814 | +136,576 |
| Netherlands | 224,654 | 12,997 | -211,657 |
| United States | 90,990 | 130,320 | +39,330 |
| Taiwan | 113,349 | 64,775 | -48,574 |
| Canada | 36,759 | 69,750 | +32,991 |
| Ireland | 38,443 | 45,403 | +6,960 |
| Norway | 15,401 | 66,260 | +50,859 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 3,269,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,773,438 |
| Other | 491,059 |
| Air transport | 246,358 |
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) | 771,437 | 2,497,773 | +1,726,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,722,060 | 1,051,378 | -670,682 |
| Other | 274,205 | 216,854 | -57,351 |
| Air transport | 103,613 | 142,745 | +39,132 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,752,733 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,418,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 601,713 |
| 000 | 491,059 |
| Felixstowe | 411,437 |
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 | 1,031,139 | 1,721,594 | +690,455 |
| Middlesbrough | 737,948 | 680,246 | -57,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 243,592 | 358,121 | +114,529 |
| 000 | 274,205 | 216,854 | -57,351 |
| Felixstowe | 75,857 | 335,580 | +259,723 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,373 | 186,377 | +134,004 |
| Southampton | 113,349 | 86,849 | -26,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,466 | 64,076 | +2,610 |
| Harwich | 89,717 | 12,446 | -77,271 |
| London | 52,334 | 38,315 | -14,019 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,461,973 |
| Belgium | 1,421,056 |
| Netherlands | 223,254 |
| France | 169,896 |
| Germany | 145,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 844,514 | 617,459 | -227,055 |
| Belgium | 964,468 | 456,588 | -507,880 |
| Netherlands | 172,061 | 51,193 | -120,868 |
| France | 95,521 | 74,375 | -21,146 |
| Germany | 95,649 | 49,679 | -45,970 |
| Switzerland | 42,677 | 95,450 | +52,773 |
| Sweden | 88,596 | 30,786 | -57,810 |
| Italy | 72,404 | 26,500 | -45,904 |
| United States | 29,300 | 53,222 | +23,922 |
| Czechia | 18,065 | 12,238 | -5,827 |
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 | 173,878 |
| Ireland | 612 |
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 | 87,571 | 86,307 | -1,264 |
| Ireland | 11 | 601 | +590 |
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) | 3,394,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,053 |
| Other | 316,664 |
| Air transport | 166,300 |
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) | 2,173,768 | 1,221,058 | -952,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,714 | 210,339 | +55,625 |
| Other | 173,956 | 142,708 | -31,248 |
| Air transport | 77,916 | 88,384 | +10,468 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,289,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 711,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 598,621 |
| Holyhead | 386,296 |
| Felixstowe | 371,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,011,693 | 278,163 | -733,530 |
| Liverpool Docks | 516,627 | 194,515 | -322,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 299,107 | 299,514 | +407 |
| Holyhead | 130,700 | 255,596 | +124,896 |
| Felixstowe | 196,362 | 174,809 | -21,553 |
| 000 | 173,956 | 142,708 | -31,248 |
| London | 74,597 | 67,954 | -6,643 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,649 | 59,868 | +2,219 |
| Dover | 24,500 | 66,420 | +41,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,573 | 51,470 | +23,897 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A strong acid used in cleaning, food processing, and chemical manufacturing