Import/export HS code 28112905: Sulphur dioxide
A gas used in food preservation, bleaching, and chemical manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 723,665 |
| Spain | 563,311 |
| Netherlands | 117,423 |
| Belgium | 36,970 |
| Austria | 7,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 434,168 | 289,497 | -144,671 |
| Spain | 262,358 | 300,953 | +38,595 |
| Netherlands | 101,355 | 16,068 | -85,287 |
| Belgium | 35,338 | 1,632 | -33,706 |
| Austria | 7,699 | 0 | -7,699 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,643 | +4,643 |
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 | 682,101 |
| Spain | 519,970 |
| Italy | 105,207 |
| Austria | 7,699 |
| Belgium | 1,632 |
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 | 416,524 | 265,577 | -150,947 |
| Spain | 259,578 | 260,392 | +814 |
| Italy | 77,874 | 27,333 | -50,541 |
| Austria | 7,699 | 0 | -7,699 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,632 | +1,632 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 999,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 315,205 |
| Other | 137,102 |
| Air transport | 1,632 |
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) | 501,153 | 498,619 | -2,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,522 | 54,683 | -205,839 |
| Other | 79,243 | 57,859 | -21,384 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,632 | +1,632 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 682,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 455,336 |
| 000 | 137,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,171 |
| London | 56,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 442,000 | 240,662 | -201,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,919 | 240,417 | +25,498 |
| 000 | 79,243 | 57,859 | -21,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,103 | 16,068 | -71,035 |
| London | 0 | 56,155 | +56,155 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,252 | 0 | -14,252 |
| Harwich | 3,401 | 0 | -3,401 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,632 | +1,632 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 30 |
| BLENDED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 29 |
| VALE EUROPE LIMITED | 11 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 1 |
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 42,078 |
| Netherlands | 11,126 |
| Japan | 3,632 |
| Spain | 1,340 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,393 | 13,685 | -14,708 |
| Netherlands | 9,679 | 1,447 | -8,232 |
| Japan | 3,632 | 0 | -3,632 |
| Spain | 16 | 1,324 | +1,308 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 960 | 0 | -960 |
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) | 51,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,419 |
| Air transport | 960 |
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) | 38,072 | 13,685 | -24,387 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,648 | 2,771 | -877 |
| Air transport | 960 | 0 | -960 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 27,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,748 |
| Harwich | 9,086 |
| Southampton | 3,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 13,685 | 13,685 | +0 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,301 | 1,447 | -13,854 |
| Harwich | 9,086 | 0 | -9,086 |
| Southampton | 3,632 | 0 | -3,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16 | 1,324 | +1,308 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 960 | 0 | -960 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28112905
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A gas used in food preservation, bleaching, and chemical manufacturing