Import/export HS code 281129: Various inorganic oxygen compounds
Various non-metal oxygen compounds used in multiple industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 17,414,517 |
| China | 17,054,371 |
| Germany | 16,467,574 |
| Belgium | 8,893,017 |
| France | 7,041,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,563,622 | 10,850,895 | +4,287,273 |
| China | 6,884,734 | 10,169,637 | +3,284,903 |
| Germany | 8,463,366 | 8,004,208 | -459,158 |
| Belgium | 4,867,241 | 4,025,776 | -841,465 |
| France | 6,019,039 | 1,022,357 | -4,996,682 |
| Slovakia | 3,526,747 | 1,754,192 | -1,772,555 |
| Italy | 2,189,253 | 2,314,042 | +124,789 |
| Bulgaria | 162,724 | 1,853,837 | +1,691,113 |
| Latvia | 54,025 | 1,814,330 | +1,760,305 |
| Netherlands | 875,690 | 458,338 | -417,352 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 33,052,522 |
| China | 23,317,641 |
| Slovakia | 5,405,970 |
| Belgium | 4,622,439 |
| Italy | 4,472,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 14,179,731 | 18,872,791 | +4,693,060 |
| China | 13,736,242 | 9,581,399 | -4,154,843 |
| Slovakia | 3,651,778 | 1,754,192 | -1,897,586 |
| Belgium | 1,910,296 | 2,712,143 | +801,847 |
| Italy | 2,207,545 | 2,265,290 | +57,745 |
| Germany | 1,466,359 | 2,695,943 | +1,229,584 |
| Bulgaria | 40,069 | 1,939,125 | +1,899,056 |
| France | 1,035,619 | 812,008 | -223,611 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,648,257 | +1,648,257 |
| Austria | 737,982 | 366,080 | -371,902 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +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) | 56,308,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,948,466 |
| Other | 6,059,978 |
| Air transport | 5,488,961 |
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) | 25,431,681 | 30,876,758 | +5,445,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,420,089 | 12,528,377 | +4,108,288 |
| Other | 4,486,193 | 1,573,785 | -2,912,408 |
| Air transport | 4,044,450 | 1,444,511 | -2,599,939 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 45,682,613 |
| Felixstowe | 12,375,673 |
| 000 | 6,059,978 |
| Southampton | 4,838,515 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,799,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 19,505,439 | 26,177,174 | +6,671,735 |
| Felixstowe | 4,166,996 | 8,208,677 | +4,041,681 |
| 000 | 4,486,193 | 1,573,785 | -2,912,408 |
| Southampton | 2,371,697 | 2,466,818 | +95,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,801,637 | 1,997,465 | -804,172 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,275,276 | 678,681 | -1,596,595 |
| Harwich | 1,210,817 | 1,494,053 | +283,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 478,828 | 1,439,338 | +960,510 |
| London | 1,111,777 | 374,710 | -737,067 |
| East Midlands Airport | 487,552 | 572,739 | +85,187 |
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 | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 37 |
| BLENDED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 35 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 34 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 33 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC | 28 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BTG GASES | 22 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other | 23 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 314,965 |
| Ireland | 309,281 |
| Poland | 251,963 |
| Italy | 102,192 |
| South Africa | 79,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 177,831 | 137,134 | -40,697 |
| Ireland | 130,104 | 179,177 | +49,073 |
| Poland | 107,462 | 144,501 | +37,039 |
| Italy | 71,253 | 30,939 | -40,314 |
| South Africa | 12,002 | 67,369 | +55,367 |
| Netherlands | 58,129 | 19,893 | -38,236 |
| Sweden | 72,928 | 0 | -72,928 |
| Germany | 47,317 | 20,802 | -26,515 |
| Singapore | 53,809 | 13,182 | -40,627 |
| Yemen | 17,982 | 45,187 | +27,205 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,577 |
| Taiwan | 629 |
| Germany | 523 |
| XI | 40 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,460 | 117 | -2,343 |
| Taiwan | 126 | 503 | +377 |
| Germany | 329 | 194 | -135 |
| XI | 15 | 25 | +10 |
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) | 1,075,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,865 |
| Air transport | 213,852 |
| Other | 94,718 |
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) | 642,973 | 432,335 | -210,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,503 | 180,362 | +56,859 |
| Air transport | 109,071 | 104,781 | -4,290 |
| Other | 22,960 | 71,758 | +48,798 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 478,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,157 |
| Dover | 168,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,691 |
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 | 313,035 | 165,660 | -147,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,965 | 144,192 | +114,227 |
| Dover | 48,377 | 119,765 | +71,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,043 | 21,993 | -108,050 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,655 | 55,036 | +11,381 |
| 000 | 22,960 | 71,758 | +48,798 |
| Southampton | 71,609 | 21,656 | -49,953 |
| Holyhead | 44,178 | 32,808 | -11,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,423 | 32,547 | +6,124 |
| Harwich | 37,521 | 10,396 | -27,125 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 281129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various non-metal oxygen compounds used in multiple industries