Import/export HS code 281121: Carbon dioxide
A gas used in beverages, fire extinguishers, and industrial processes
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 | 38,287,896 |
| Norway | 9,684,160 |
| Czechia | 4,704,683 |
| Belgium | 3,403,666 |
| France | 3,346,636 |
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 | 21,161,649 | 17,126,247 | -4,035,402 |
| Norway | 3,630,169 | 6,053,991 | +2,423,822 |
| Czechia | 1,436,077 | 3,268,606 | +1,832,529 |
| Belgium | 2,129,233 | 1,274,433 | -854,800 |
| France | 2,232,972 | 1,113,664 | -1,119,308 |
| Germany | 1,738,572 | 817,652 | -920,920 |
| China | 869,392 | 777,868 | -91,524 |
| Austria | 574,923 | 436,176 | -138,747 |
| Ireland | 340,201 | 273,643 | -66,558 |
| Italy | 321,074 | 276,687 | -44,387 |
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 | 31,628,675 |
| Norway | 9,681,893 |
| Belgium | 4,355,235 |
| Czechia | 3,744,475 |
| China | 1,916,295 |
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 | 17,239,835 | 14,388,840 | -2,850,995 |
| Norway | 3,630,169 | 6,051,724 | +2,421,555 |
| Belgium | 2,663,297 | 1,691,938 | -971,359 |
| Czechia | 1,187,317 | 2,557,158 | +1,369,841 |
| China | 969,349 | 946,946 | -22,403 |
| Germany | 1,215,756 | 467,306 | -748,450 |
| Austria | 659,462 | 531,964 | -127,498 |
| France | 460,357 | 257,746 | -202,611 |
| Italy | 318,339 | 303,501 | -14,838 |
| Hungary | 222,798 | 289,621 | +66,823 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 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) | 34,863,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,284,367 |
| Other | 9,680,346 |
| Air transport | 1,673,693 |
| Rail transport | 7,118 |
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) | 16,005,371 | 18,858,427 | +2,853,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,899,412 | 8,384,955 | -4,514,457 |
| Other | 5,619,940 | 4,060,406 | -1,559,534 |
| Air transport | 708,595 | 965,098 | +256,503 |
| Rail transport | 7,118 | 0 | -7,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 17,052,823 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,735,381 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,270,994 |
| 000 | 9,680,346 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,487,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 8,709,994 | 8,342,829 | -367,165 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,113,382 | 8,621,999 | +2,508,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,215,016 | 5,055,978 | -3,159,038 |
| 000 | 5,619,940 | 4,060,406 | -1,559,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,013,974 | 2,473,372 | -540,602 |
| Felixstowe | 836,529 | 713,280 | -123,249 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 430,491 | 697,311 | +266,820 |
| Dover | 468,839 | 599,730 | +130,891 |
| Harwich | 203,739 | 281,486 | +77,747 |
| Birmingham Airport | 183,166 | 245,357 | +62,191 |
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 | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SODA-CLUB WORLDWIDE B.V. | 111 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 50 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 43 |
| MISSION FOODS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 35 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 31 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 29 |
| PROGASES (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| MUC-OFF LIMITED | 26 |
| OCEAN SAFETY LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 9,739,104 |
| Netherlands | 695,678 |
| Italy | 530,890 |
| United States | 467,173 |
| France | 370,801 |
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 | 4,816,605 | 4,922,499 | +105,894 |
| Netherlands | 149,872 | 545,806 | +395,934 |
| Italy | 26,541 | 504,349 | +477,808 |
| United States | 9,524 | 457,649 | +448,125 |
| France | 240,685 | 130,116 | -110,569 |
| Saudi Arabia | 318,640 | 0 | -318,640 |
| Sweden | 92,815 | 206,871 | +114,056 |
| Germany | 216,395 | 53,872 | -162,523 |
| Australia | 108,595 | 103,272 | -5,323 |
| Switzerland | 15,834 | 171,902 | +156,068 |
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 | 3,921,808 |
| France | 26,592 |
| China | 5,820 |
| Austria | 4,388 |
| Italy | 2,630 |
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 | 1,908,315 | 2,013,493 | +105,178 |
| France | 13,732 | 12,860 | -872 |
| China | 2,599 | 3,221 | +622 |
| Austria | 3,145 | 1,243 | -1,902 |
| Italy | 1,487 | 1,143 | -344 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,029 | +2,029 |
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) | 7,473,070 |
| Other | 4,025,699 |
| Air transport | 2,337,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,256 |
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) | 3,547,238 | 3,925,832 | +378,594 |
| Other | 1,931,787 | 2,093,912 | +162,125 |
| Air transport | 799,264 | 1,538,016 | +738,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,612 | 317,644 | +165,032 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,025,699 |
| Holyhead | 2,995,829 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,639,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,096,956 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,047,510 |
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 | 1,931,787 | 2,093,912 | +162,125 |
| Holyhead | 1,521,733 | 1,474,096 | -47,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,352,398 | 1,287,532 | -64,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,940 | 927,016 | +757,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 460,927 | 586,583 | +125,656 |
| ZLC | 10,623 | 315,121 | +304,498 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 316,714 | 0 | -316,714 |
| Harwich | 60,693 | 237,249 | +176,556 |
| Manchester Airport | 196,685 | 63,397 | -133,288 |
| Felixstowe | 46,857 | 176,635 | +129,778 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A gas used in beverages, fire extinguishers, and industrial processes