Import/export HS code 281119: Various inorganic acids
Various acids not specifically listed, used in industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,087,333 |
| Germany | 2,226,512 |
| China | 1,969,584 |
| Indonesia | 778,658 |
| France | 536,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,633,161 | 2,454,172 | -1,178,989 |
| Germany | 844,270 | 1,382,242 | +537,972 |
| China | 1,277,552 | 692,032 | -585,520 |
| Indonesia | 484,393 | 294,265 | -190,128 |
| France | 250,152 | 286,035 | +35,883 |
| United States | 325,732 | 200,903 | -124,829 |
| Israel | 275,661 | 230,987 | -44,674 |
| Belgium | 92,048 | 121,796 | +29,748 |
| Sweden | 54,738 | 135,708 | +80,970 |
| Singapore | 0 | 164,739 | +164,739 |
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 | 6,463,619 |
| China | 2,452,350 |
| Netherlands | 1,526,834 |
| Indonesia | 866,540 |
| United States | 727,161 |
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 | 3,647,104 | 2,816,515 | -830,589 |
| China | 1,395,975 | 1,056,375 | -339,600 |
| Netherlands | 773,630 | 753,204 | -20,426 |
| Indonesia | 488,987 | 377,553 | -111,434 |
| United States | 358,291 | 368,870 | +10,579 |
| Israel | 363,791 | 272,017 | -91,774 |
| France | 166,441 | 226,090 | +59,649 |
| Italy | 54,894 | 125,080 | +70,186 |
| Spain | 49,690 | 35,332 | -14,358 |
| Japan | 20,347 | 35,354 | +15,007 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 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) | 8,920,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,346,743 |
| Air transport | 182,766 |
| Road transport | 111,941 |
| Other | 21,830 |
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) | 5,084,966 | 3,835,241 | -1,249,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,176,704 | 2,170,039 | -6,665 |
| Air transport | 100,620 | 82,146 | -18,474 |
| Road transport | 73,002 | 38,939 | -34,063 |
| Other | 12,337 | 9,493 | -2,844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,793,364 |
| Felixstowe | 3,625,004 |
| Harwich | 1,044,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,007,559 |
| Dover | 930,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,169,644 | 1,623,720 | -545,924 |
| Felixstowe | 2,000,467 | 1,624,537 | -375,930 |
| Harwich | 570,793 | 473,560 | -97,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 541,866 | 465,693 | -76,173 |
| Dover | 441,164 | 489,283 | +48,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 433,723 | 365,941 | -67,782 |
| Middlesbrough | 354,278 | 275,090 | -79,188 |
| Hull | 109,251 | 272,831 | +163,580 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,185 | 192,978 | +84,793 |
| Southampton | 172,911 | 97,052 | -75,859 |
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 | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,893,840 |
| Italy | 1,083,066 |
| Turkey | 807,985 |
| Ireland | 484,771 |
| Netherlands | 272,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 837,364 | 1,056,476 | +219,112 |
| Italy | 981,462 | 101,604 | -879,858 |
| Turkey | 514,530 | 293,455 | -221,075 |
| Ireland | 206,196 | 278,575 | +72,379 |
| Netherlands | 204,054 | 68,109 | -135,945 |
| Singapore | 214,272 | 20,429 | -193,843 |
| Belgium | 61,938 | 165,187 | +103,249 |
| Australia | 129,616 | 79,342 | -50,274 |
| Germany | 64,314 | 117,462 | +53,148 |
| Israel | 85,000 | 67,500 | -17,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 5,366 |
| XI | 2,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 5,012 | 354 | -4,658 |
| XI | 0 | 2,818 | +2,818 |
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) | 3,219,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,739,683 |
| Air transport | 54,605 |
| Other | 19,931 |
| Road transport | 3,473 |
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) | 2,152,221 | 1,067,644 | -1,084,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,382,074 | 1,357,609 | -24,465 |
| Air transport | 23,902 | 30,703 | +6,801 |
| Other | 6,374 | 13,557 | +7,183 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,473 | +3,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,243,332 |
| Southampton | 1,897,853 |
| Felixstowe | 541,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 379,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 341,058 |
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 | 1,728,044 | 515,288 | -1,212,756 |
| Southampton | 1,046,800 | 851,053 | -195,747 |
| Felixstowe | 158,731 | 383,243 | +224,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,993 | 187,795 | -4,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,540 | 130,518 | -80,022 |
| Dover | 36,285 | 146,748 | +110,463 |
| Middlesbrough | 85,000 | 67,500 | -17,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,443 | 31,507 | -5,936 |
| Holyhead | 23,262 | 32,926 | +9,664 |
| Heysham | 2,713 | 48,222 | +45,509 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 281119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various acids not specifically listed, used in industrial applications