Import/export HS code 28111910: Hydrogen bromide (hydrobromic acid)
A strong acid used in pharmaceuticals and chemical production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,217,176 |
| United States | 43,222 |
| Germany | 39,968 |
| India | 33,766 |
| France | 24,361 |
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 | 543,515 | 673,661 | +130,146 |
| United States | 4,314 | 38,908 | +34,594 |
| Germany | 3,449 | 36,519 | +33,070 |
| India | 0 | 33,766 | +33,766 |
| France | 8,350 | 16,011 | +7,661 |
| Belgium | 11,410 | 5,354 | -6,056 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,193 | +2,193 |
| Hungary | 1,320 | 0 | -1,320 |
| Italy | 963 | 0 | -963 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,226,132 |
| United States | 81,038 |
| India | 33,766 |
| Israel | 11,281 |
| Germany | 7,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 543,645 | 682,487 | +138,842 |
| United States | 11,599 | 69,439 | +57,840 |
| India | 0 | 33,766 | +33,766 |
| Israel | 9,513 | 1,768 | -7,745 |
| Germany | 1,721 | 5,570 | +3,849 |
| France | 1,897 | 3,586 | +1,689 |
| Canada | 935 | 2,193 | +1,258 |
| Hungary | 1,320 | 0 | -1,320 |
| Italy | 963 | 0 | -963 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 986,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 375,492 |
| Other | 9,331 |
| Air transport | 8,005 |
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) | 354,616 | 632,289 | +277,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,740 | 164,752 | -45,988 |
| Other | 1,728 | 7,603 | +5,875 |
| Air transport | 6,237 | 1,768 | -4,469 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 573,208 |
| Felixstowe | 289,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 134,017 |
| Killingholme | 78,548 |
| London | 76,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 202,780 | 370,428 | +167,648 |
| Felixstowe | 68,026 | 221,173 | +153,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,585 | 31,432 | -71,153 |
| Killingholme | 78,548 | 0 | -78,548 |
| London | 64,743 | 11,595 | -53,148 |
| Dover | 1,065 | 62,466 | +61,401 |
| Hull | 30,290 | 27,273 | -3,017 |
| Southampton | 3,150 | 38,908 | +35,758 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,164 | 33,766 | +32,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,005 | 0 | -13,005 |
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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
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+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 35,059 |
| Hungary | 16,114 |
| Belgium | 12,609 |
| United States | 10,075 |
| Netherlands | 7,419 |
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 | 18,698 | 16,361 | -2,337 |
| Hungary | 7,943 | 8,171 | +228 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,609 | +12,609 |
| United States | 10,075 | 0 | -10,075 |
| Netherlands | 5,084 | 2,335 | -2,749 |
| Australia | 1,100 | 0 | -1,100 |
| South Korea | 953 | 0 | -953 |
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) | 68,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,292 |
| Air transport | 2,053 |
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) | 29,508 | 39,476 | +9,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,292 | 0 | -12,292 |
| Air transport | 2,053 | 0 | -2,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 35,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,114 |
| Felixstowe | 15,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,075 |
| Hull | 2,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 18,698 | 16,361 | -2,337 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,943 | 8,171 | +228 |
| Felixstowe | 2,867 | 12,609 | +9,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,075 | 0 | -10,075 |
| Hull | 0 | 2,335 | +2,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,217 | 0 | -2,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,100 | 0 | -1,100 |
| Manchester Airport | 953 | 0 | -953 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28111910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A strong acid used in pharmaceuticals and chemical production