Import/export HS code 28111980: Various inorganic acids
Additional inorganic acids not covered in other categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 4,694,549 |
| Germany | 2,186,544 |
| China | 1,969,584 |
| Indonesia | 778,658 |
| Israel | 506,648 |
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 | 2,910,637 | 1,783,912 | -1,126,725 |
| Germany | 830,133 | 1,356,411 | +526,278 |
| China | 1,277,552 | 692,032 | -585,520 |
| Indonesia | 484,393 | 294,265 | -190,128 |
| Israel | 275,661 | 230,987 | -44,674 |
| France | 241,802 | 262,479 | +20,677 |
| United States | 313,927 | 149,630 | -164,297 |
| Belgium | 80,638 | 110,468 | +29,830 |
| 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 | 6,456,328 |
| China | 2,452,350 |
| Indonesia | 866,540 |
| Israel | 624,527 |
| United States | 618,722 |
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 | 3,641,703 | 2,814,625 | -827,078 |
| China | 1,395,975 | 1,056,375 | -339,600 |
| Indonesia | 488,987 | 377,553 | -111,434 |
| Israel | 354,278 | 270,249 | -84,029 |
| United States | 339,201 | 279,521 | -59,680 |
| France | 164,544 | 219,543 | +54,999 |
| Italy | 53,931 | 125,080 | +71,149 |
| Netherlands | 50,976 | 71,105 | +20,129 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,429,224 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,267,435 |
| Air transport | 173,672 |
| Road transport | 111,941 |
| Other | 12,499 |
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) | 4,866,735 | 3,562,489 | -1,304,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,639,399 | 1,628,036 | -11,363 |
| Air transport | 94,383 | 79,289 | -15,094 |
| Road transport | 73,002 | 38,939 | -34,063 |
| Other | 3,601 | 8,898 | +5,297 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,793,364 |
| Felixstowe | 3,335,805 |
| Dover | 863,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 815,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 799,664 |
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 | 1,932,441 | 1,403,364 | -529,077 |
| Dover | 440,099 | 423,804 | -16,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 439,281 | 376,050 | -63,231 |
| Liverpool Docks | 433,723 | 365,941 | -67,782 |
| Middlesbrough | 354,278 | 275,090 | -79,188 |
| Harwich | 173,639 | 188,269 | +14,630 |
| Hull | 78,961 | 216,296 | +137,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,021 | 159,212 | +52,191 |
| Southampton | 162,270 | 45,779 | -116,491 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 1,892,190 |
| Italy | 1,083,066 |
| Turkey | 807,985 |
| Ireland | 423,931 |
| Netherlands | 266,961 |
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 | 1,054,826 | +217,462 |
| Italy | 981,462 | 101,604 | -879,858 |
| Turkey | 514,530 | 293,455 | -221,075 |
| Ireland | 189,835 | 234,096 | +44,261 |
| Netherlands | 198,852 | 68,109 | -130,743 |
| Singapore | 214,272 | 20,429 | -193,843 |
| Belgium | 52,558 | 157,391 | +104,833 |
| Australia | 128,516 | 79,342 | -49,174 |
| 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) | 3,120,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,729,608 |
| Air transport | 50,902 |
| 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) | 2,113,335 | 1,007,198 | -1,106,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,371,999 | 1,357,609 | -14,390 |
| Air transport | 21,849 | 29,053 | +7,204 |
| 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 | 2,227,218 |
| Southampton | 1,897,853 |
| Felixstowe | 524,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 342,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 330,983 |
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 | 1,720,101 | 507,117 | -1,212,984 |
| Southampton | 1,046,800 | 851,053 | -195,747 |
| Felixstowe | 146,484 | 377,541 | +231,057 |
| Liverpool Docks | 175,632 | 166,760 | -8,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,465 | 130,518 | -69,947 |
| Dover | 36,285 | 146,748 | +110,463 |
| Middlesbrough | 85,000 | 67,500 | -17,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,443 | 29,413 | -8,030 |
| Holyhead | 23,262 | 32,926 | +9,664 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 30,453 | +30,453 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28111980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional inorganic acids not covered in other categories