Import/export HS code 2808: Nitric acid and mixed acids
A strong chemical used in industries for cleaning, making fertilizers, and other chemical processes. Includes sulphonitric acids
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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 | 2,774,512 |
| Belgium | 1,721,731 |
| France | 1,476,972 |
| Ireland | 261,431 |
| Netherlands | 259,615 |
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 | 1,480,164 | 1,294,348 | -185,816 |
| Belgium | 876,480 | 845,251 | -31,229 |
| France | 837,265 | 639,707 | -197,558 |
| Ireland | 214,855 | 46,576 | -168,279 |
| Netherlands | 151,168 | 108,447 | -42,721 |
| Canada | 65,967 | 107,864 | +41,897 |
| Czechia | 16,653 | 77,687 | +61,034 |
| United States | 31,109 | 29,272 | -1,837 |
| Switzerland | 2,750 | 26,347 | +23,597 |
| Japan | 11,374 | 14,452 | +3,078 |
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 | 2,827,660 |
| France | 1,459,163 |
| Belgium | 440,817 |
| Canada | 262,076 |
| Netherlands | 168,422 |
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 | 1,496,197 | 1,331,463 | -164,734 |
| France | 817,964 | 641,199 | -176,765 |
| Belgium | 171,006 | 269,811 | +98,805 |
| Canada | 113,899 | 148,177 | +34,278 |
| Netherlands | 71,747 | 96,675 | +24,928 |
| Czechia | 51,688 | 91,389 | +39,701 |
| United States | 54,315 | 33,108 | -21,207 |
| Ireland | 43,503 | 2,753 | -40,750 |
| Japan | 11,374 | 15,741 | +4,367 |
| China | 0 | 9,881 | +9,881 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,036,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,254,425 |
| Other | 1,416,889 |
| Air transport | 189,697 |
| Road transport | 5,955 |
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) | 1,460,073 | 1,576,873 | +116,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,272,245 | 982,180 | -290,065 |
| Other | 861,413 | 555,476 | -305,937 |
| Air transport | 103,651 | 86,046 | -17,605 |
| Road transport | 2,750 | 3,205 | +455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,222,852 |
| 000 | 1,416,889 |
| Dover | 1,260,174 |
| London | 697,680 |
| Harwich | 584,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,173,176 | 1,049,676 | -123,500 |
| 000 | 861,413 | 555,476 | -305,937 |
| Dover | 713,130 | 547,044 | -166,086 |
| London | 424,068 | 273,612 | -150,456 |
| Harwich | 191,470 | 392,558 | +201,088 |
| Felixstowe | 127,068 | 126,389 | -679 |
| Southampton | 25,093 | 133,176 | +108,083 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,951 | 53,081 | -20,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,503 | 4,270 | -39,233 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,374 | 14,452 | +3,078 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,656,946 |
| Netherlands | 394,285 |
| Italy | 313,538 |
| Belgium | 209,668 |
| Sweden | 164,329 |
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 | 2,547,853 | 2,109,093 | -438,760 |
| Netherlands | 263,770 | 130,515 | -133,255 |
| Italy | 130,388 | 183,150 | +52,762 |
| Belgium | 80,543 | 129,125 | +48,582 |
| Sweden | 65,597 | 98,732 | +33,135 |
| France | 82,282 | 80,077 | -2,205 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 29,362 | 25,516 | -3,846 |
| India | 18,255 | 26,143 | +7,888 |
| Costa Rica | 19,773 | 19,848 | +75 |
| Israel | 19,925 | 19,514 | -411 |
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 | 1,320,367 |
| Belgium | 46,378 |
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 | 493,724 | 826,643 | +332,919 |
| Belgium | 28,433 | 17,945 | -10,488 |
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) | 3,598,804 |
| Other | 2,142,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 419,132 |
| Air transport | 164,315 |
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) | 1,981,245 | 1,617,559 | -363,686 |
| Other | 1,077,585 | 1,065,295 | -12,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,282 | 179,850 | -59,432 |
| Air transport | 86,711 | 77,604 | -9,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,142,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,494,782 |
| Holyhead | 696,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 512,317 |
| Felixstowe | 412,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,077,585 | 1,065,295 | -12,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 979,136 | 515,646 | -463,490 |
| Holyhead | 323,726 | 373,156 | +49,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,433 | 289,884 | +67,451 |
| Felixstowe | 231,705 | 180,744 | -50,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,833 | 165,247 | +12,414 |
| Heysham | 106,516 | 154,996 | +48,480 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,114 | 63,613 | -16,501 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,373 | 72,277 | +35,904 |
| Fishguard | 60,890 | 0 | -60,890 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2808
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A strong chemical used in industries for cleaning, making fertilizers, and other chemical processes. Includes sulphonitric acids