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 | 1,198,056 |
| India | 82,033 |
| United States | 61,914 |
| Germany | 39,968 |
| France | 36,109 |
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 | 747,359 | 450,697 | -296,662 |
| India | 0 | 82,033 | +82,033 |
| United States | 27,662 | 34,252 | +6,590 |
| Germany | 25,732 | 14,236 | -11,496 |
| France | 7,285 | 28,824 | +21,539 |
| Belgium | 11,410 | 11,328 | -82 |
| 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 | 1,208,960 |
| United States | 112,543 |
| India | 82,033 |
| Israel | 11,281 |
| France | 8,444 |
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 | 746,424 | 462,536 | -283,888 |
| United States | 46,542 | 66,001 | +19,459 |
| India | 0 | 82,033 | +82,033 |
| Israel | 9,513 | 1,768 | -7,745 |
| France | 1,897 | 6,547 | +4,650 |
| Germany | 5,401 | 1,890 | -3,511 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 948,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,112 |
| Other | 9,331 |
| Air transport | 9,094 |
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) | 602,960 | 345,797 | -257,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,798 | 274,314 | +70,516 |
| Other | 8,736 | 595 | -8,141 |
| Air transport | 6,237 | 2,857 | -3,380 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 617,702 |
| Felixstowe | 337,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 162,544 |
| Killingholme | 78,548 |
| Dover | 65,479 |
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 | 410,965 | 206,737 | -204,228 |
| Felixstowe | 160,411 | 177,055 | +16,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,791 | 108,753 | +54,962 |
| Killingholme | 78,548 | 0 | -78,548 |
| Dover | 62,466 | 3,013 | -59,453 |
| Southampton | 27,662 | 34,252 | +6,590 |
| Hull | 0 | 56,535 | +56,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 33,766 | +33,766 |
| London | 11,595 | 0 | -11,595 |
| 000 | 8,736 | 595 | -8,141 |
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
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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 | 58,502 |
| Belgium | 17,176 |
| Hungary | 16,114 |
| United States | 10,075 |
| Netherlands | 2,335 |
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 | 39,804 | +21,106 |
| Belgium | 9,380 | 7,796 | -1,584 |
| Hungary | 11,976 | 4,138 | -7,838 |
| United States | 10,075 | 0 | -10,075 |
| Netherlands | 2,335 | 0 | -2,335 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,650 | +1,650 |
| 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) | 94,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,075 |
| Air transport | 2,603 |
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) | 42,389 | 51,738 | +9,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,075 | 0 | -10,075 |
| Air transport | 953 | 1,650 | +697 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 35,058 |
| Heysham | 23,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,114 |
| Felixstowe | 15,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,075 |
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 | 16,360 | -2,338 |
| Heysham | 0 | 23,444 | +23,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,976 | 4,138 | -7,838 |
| Felixstowe | 9,380 | 5,702 | -3,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,075 | 0 | -10,075 |
| Manchester Airport | 953 | 1,650 | +697 |
| Hull | 2,335 | 0 | -2,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,094 | +2,094 |
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