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 | 34,672,802 |
| Norway | 7,892,863 |
| Czechia | 5,177,078 |
| France | 4,131,884 |
| Belgium | 3,457,864 |
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 | 21,090,812 | 13,581,990 | -7,508,822 |
| Norway | 3,227,441 | 4,665,422 | +1,437,981 |
| Czechia | 1,447,204 | 3,729,874 | +2,282,670 |
| France | 2,830,839 | 1,301,045 | -1,529,794 |
| Belgium | 1,887,818 | 1,570,046 | -317,772 |
| Germany | 1,906,223 | 766,930 | -1,139,293 |
| China | 878,500 | 569,818 | -308,682 |
| Austria | 490,454 | 457,050 | -33,404 |
| Italy | 338,857 | 251,532 | -87,325 |
| Ireland | 316,731 | 263,167 | -53,564 |
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 | 28,546,403 |
| Norway | 7,890,596 |
| Belgium | 4,351,796 |
| Czechia | 4,158,303 |
| Germany | 1,866,859 |
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 | 17,002,419 | 11,543,984 | -5,458,435 |
| Norway | 3,227,441 | 4,663,155 | +1,435,714 |
| Belgium | 2,417,745 | 1,934,051 | -483,694 |
| Czechia | 1,173,532 | 2,984,771 | +1,811,239 |
| Germany | 1,393,857 | 473,002 | -920,855 |
| China | 1,085,583 | 644,336 | -441,247 |
| France | 1,031,160 | 325,130 | -706,030 |
| Austria | 570,057 | 530,877 | -39,180 |
| Italy | 338,857 | 275,611 | -63,246 |
| Hungary | 253,175 | 282,065 | +28,890 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 29,994,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,323,200 |
| Other | 9,247,324 |
| Air transport | 1,452,040 |
| 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) | 15,391,080 | 14,603,143 | -787,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,581,952 | 8,741,248 | -4,840,704 |
| Other | 5,652,672 | 3,594,652 | -2,058,020 |
| Air transport | 656,753 | 795,287 | +138,534 |
| 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 | 15,353,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,022,980 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,019,558 |
| 000 | 9,247,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,624,240 |
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 | 8,473,083 | 6,880,197 | -1,592,886 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,494,466 | 5,528,514 | -2,965,952 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,652,860 | 6,366,698 | +713,838 |
| 000 | 5,652,672 | 3,594,652 | -2,058,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,153,751 | 2,470,489 | -683,262 |
| Felixstowe | 844,583 | 563,344 | -281,239 |
| Dover | 558,052 | 460,243 | -97,809 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 430,491 | 555,196 | +124,705 |
| Killingholme | 435,262 | 31,389 | -403,873 |
| Harwich | 164,086 | 268,959 | +104,873 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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. | 107 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| MISSION FOODS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 30 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 29 |
| MUC-OFF LIMITED | 26 |
| OCEAN SAFETY LIMITED | 22 |
| PROGASES (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 9,285,855 |
| Netherlands | 528,170 |
| Italy | 510,663 |
| Saudi Arabia | 343,856 |
| France | 314,145 |
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 | 5,076,595 | 4,209,260 | -867,335 |
| Netherlands | 134,501 | 393,669 | +259,168 |
| Italy | 28,195 | 482,468 | +454,273 |
| Saudi Arabia | 343,856 | 0 | -343,856 |
| France | 250,706 | 63,439 | -187,267 |
| United States | 3,373 | 289,047 | +285,674 |
| Germany | 210,767 | 45,579 | -165,188 |
| Sweden | 105,665 | 138,872 | +33,207 |
| Australia | 101,229 | 82,076 | -19,153 |
| Poland | 33,441 | 60,029 | +26,588 |
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 | 3,507,652 |
| France | 25,697 |
| China | 4,686 |
| Austria | 4,491 |
| Italy | 2,361 |
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 | 1,900,669 | 1,606,983 | -293,686 |
| France | 12,642 | 13,055 | +413 |
| China | 2,538 | 2,148 | -390 |
| Austria | 3,366 | 1,125 | -2,241 |
| Italy | 1,358 | 1,003 | -355 |
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) | 7,163,393 |
| Other | 3,550,133 |
| Air transport | 1,973,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 369,174 |
| Road transport | 2,606 |
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) | 3,772,584 | 3,390,809 | -381,775 |
| Other | 1,922,863 | 1,627,270 | -295,593 |
| Air transport | 859,501 | 1,113,668 | +254,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,209 | 178,965 | -11,244 |
| Road transport | 2,606 | 0 | -2,606 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,550,133 |
| Holyhead | 3,179,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,502,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,055,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 874,764 |
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 | 1,922,863 | 1,627,270 | -295,593 |
| Holyhead | 1,811,323 | 1,367,705 | -443,618 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,323,121 | 1,179,599 | -143,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,323 | 869,248 | +682,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 467,553 | 407,211 | -60,342 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 341,930 | 0 | -341,930 |
| Manchester Airport | 195,537 | 49,028 | -146,509 |
| Harwich | 44,702 | 189,385 | +144,683 |
| Felixstowe | 48,094 | 118,177 | +70,083 |
| London Stansted Airport | 89,188 | 65,467 | -23,721 |
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