Import/export HS code 2807: Sulphuric acid and oleum
Strong acids used in batteries, fertilizers, and chemical production. Oleum is a more concentrated form of sulphuric acid
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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 | 22,493,553 |
| Sweden | 16,618,296 |
| Finland | 15,425,990 |
| Belgium | 7,937,887 |
| Norway | 7,536,120 |
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 | 12,219,201 | 10,274,352 | -1,944,849 |
| Sweden | 8,262,569 | 8,355,727 | +93,158 |
| Finland | 5,945,169 | 9,480,821 | +3,535,652 |
| Belgium | 5,105,613 | 2,832,274 | -2,273,339 |
| Norway | 3,377,874 | 4,158,246 | +780,372 |
| Ireland | 1,153,057 | 2,211,203 | +1,058,146 |
| Poland | 721,470 | 776,720 | +55,250 |
| France | 434,840 | 377,532 | -57,308 |
| Netherlands | 615,948 | 108,816 | -507,132 |
| Denmark | 5,074 | 619,672 | +614,598 |
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 | 25,343,881 |
| Sweden | 21,982,174 |
| Finland | 9,540,883 |
| Norway | 3,828,922 |
| Belgium | 2,018,865 |
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 | 13,837,001 | 11,506,880 | -2,330,121 |
| Sweden | 8,181,199 | 13,800,975 | +5,619,776 |
| Finland | 4,871,321 | 4,669,562 | -201,759 |
| Norway | 2,000,572 | 1,828,350 | -172,222 |
| Belgium | 914,456 | 1,104,409 | +189,953 |
| Turkey | 692,905 | 0 | -692,905 |
| France | 335,800 | 309,802 | -25,998 |
| Netherlands | 69,890 | 541,037 | +471,147 |
| United States | 377,555 | 222,893 | -154,662 |
| Italy | 70,981 | 77,076 | +6,095 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,617,848 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,314,916 |
| Other | 12,258,757 |
| Air transport | 617,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,157,002 | 24,460,846 | -1,696,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,858,718 | 9,456,198 | +4,597,480 |
| Other | 6,905,699 | 5,353,058 | -1,552,641 |
| Air transport | 372,630 | 245,163 | -127,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 28,571,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,312,161 |
| 000 | 12,258,757 |
| Dover | 9,094,769 |
| Manchester | 5,541,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 14,491,026 | 14,080,834 | -410,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,380,317 | 8,931,844 | +551,527 |
| 000 | 6,905,699 | 5,353,058 | -1,552,641 |
| Dover | 4,399,250 | 4,695,519 | +296,269 |
| Manchester | 1,588,429 | 3,952,578 | +2,364,149 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,664,793 | 2,100,870 | +436,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 276,756 | 214,269 | -62,487 |
| Hull | 281,448 | 16,089 | -265,359 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,927 | 3,165 | -85,762 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,648 | 25,821 | -39,827 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,999,908 |
| Ireland | 2,576,619 |
| Hungary | 707,199 |
| Italy | 653,946 |
| Israel | 333,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,187,092 | 6,812,816 | -1,374,276 |
| Ireland | 1,509,970 | 1,066,649 | -443,321 |
| Hungary | 557,146 | 150,053 | -407,093 |
| Italy | 226,082 | 427,864 | +201,782 |
| Israel | 155,563 | 177,613 | +22,050 |
| Belgium | 71,990 | 106,006 | +34,016 |
| Sweden | 76,021 | 95,301 | +19,280 |
| Netherlands | 76,283 | 9,536 | -66,747 |
| Spain | 42,276 | 38,359 | -3,917 |
| Viet Nam | 9,915 | 7,383 | -2,532 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 737,550 |
| Sweden | 310,231 |
| Ireland | 133,857 |
| XI | 85,920 |
| Belgium | 41,274 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 145,467 | 592,083 | +446,616 |
| Sweden | 310,231 | 0 | -310,231 |
| Ireland | 78,373 | 55,484 | -22,889 |
| XI | 54,016 | 31,904 | -22,112 |
| Belgium | 21,099 | 20,175 | -924 |
| Germany | 24,664 | 0 | -24,664 |
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) | 17,983,596 |
| Other | 1,369,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 508,539 |
| Air transport | 31,457 |
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) | 10,008,805 | 7,974,791 | -2,034,014 |
| Other | 651,272 | 718,537 | +67,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,782 | 218,757 | -71,025 |
| Air transport | 24,624 | 6,833 | -17,791 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,411,038 |
| 000 | 1,369,809 |
| Liverpool Docks | 880,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 335,006 |
| Holyhead | 322,390 |
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 | 8,979,008 | 7,432,030 | -1,546,978 |
| 000 | 651,272 | 718,537 | +67,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 667,635 | 212,720 | -454,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,109 | 156,897 | -21,212 |
| Holyhead | 190,273 | 132,117 | -58,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,660 | 108,912 | +29,252 |
| Felixstowe | 81,239 | 81,944 | +705 |
| London | 67,166 | 21,679 | -45,487 |
| Dover | 22,359 | 27,853 | +5,494 |
| Harwich | 26,746 | 9,580 | -17,166 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2807
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong acids used in batteries, fertilizers, and chemical production. Oleum is a more concentrated form of sulphuric acid