Import/export HS code 28112990: Various inorganic compounds
Additional non-metal oxygen compounds not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,026,217 |
| China | 531,819 |
| Germany | 469,491 |
| Belgium | 275,816 |
| United States | 136,094 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 502,304 | 523,913 | +21,609 |
| China | 108,928 | 422,891 | +313,963 |
| Germany | 271,014 | 198,477 | -72,537 |
| Belgium | 176,591 | 99,225 | -77,366 |
| United States | 64,017 | 72,077 | +8,060 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 125,776 | +125,776 |
| Poland | 66,246 | 13,135 | -53,111 |
| Japan | 74,001 | 0 | -74,001 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 65,906 | +65,906 |
| Switzerland | 37,010 | 19,661 | -17,349 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 920,025 |
| China | 604,526 |
| Hungary | 309,554 |
| Ukraine | 197,750 |
| Germany | 152,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 458,886 | 461,139 | +2,253 |
| China | 131,172 | 473,354 | +342,182 |
| Hungary | 216,972 | 92,582 | -124,390 |
| Ukraine | 71,974 | 125,776 | +53,802 |
| Germany | 51,687 | 101,169 | +49,482 |
| United States | 64,360 | 87,103 | +22,743 |
| Japan | 76,597 | 0 | -76,597 |
| Latvia | 45,480 | 0 | -45,480 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 44,448 | +44,448 |
| Switzerland | 30,710 | 13,674 | -17,036 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,485,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 638,909 |
| Air transport | 557,926 |
| Other | 336,366 |
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) | 772,193 | 713,051 | -59,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,016 | 522,893 | +406,877 |
| Air transport | 303,287 | 254,639 | -48,648 |
| Other | 192,880 | 143,486 | -49,394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 503,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 480,448 |
| Felixstowe | 472,838 |
| East Midlands Airport | 391,022 |
| Harwich | 389,495 |
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 | 220,115 | 283,301 | +63,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 269,587 | 210,861 | -58,726 |
| Felixstowe | 45,433 | 427,405 | +381,972 |
| East Midlands Airport | 187,426 | 203,596 | +16,170 |
| Harwich | 233,651 | 155,844 | -77,807 |
| 000 | 192,880 | 143,486 | -49,394 |
| Southampton | 4,109 | 93,714 | +89,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,597 | 3,440 | -73,157 |
| Dover | 27,637 | 29,399 | +1,762 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 43,446 | 0 | -43,446 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 33 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 27 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC | 25 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 15 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 15 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 11 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 108,873 |
| Sweden | 72,928 |
| Singapore | 66,991 |
| Yemen | 45,187 |
| Poland | 30,458 |
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 | 28,496 | 80,377 | +51,881 |
| Sweden | 72,928 | 0 | -72,928 |
| Singapore | 66,991 | 0 | -66,991 |
| Yemen | 0 | 45,187 | +45,187 |
| Poland | 15,870 | 14,588 | -1,282 |
| Germany | 16,960 | 7,117 | -9,843 |
| United States | 12,601 | 5,071 | -7,530 |
| South Africa | 17,638 | 0 | -17,638 |
| Netherlands | 9,923 | 4,076 | -5,847 |
| Spain | 8,152 | 4,076 | -4,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 338 | 185 | -153 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,654 |
| Air transport | 127,095 |
| Other | 90,147 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,381 | 61,702 | -34,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,034 | 20,620 | -86,414 |
| Air transport | 74,613 | 52,482 | -22,131 |
| Other | 19,396 | 70,751 | +51,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 90,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,730 |
| Southampton | 59,445 |
| Glasgow Airport | 38,722 |
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 | 19,396 | 70,751 | +51,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,888 | 0 | -89,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,165 | 56,565 | +31,400 |
| Southampton | 59,445 | 0 | -59,445 |
| Glasgow Airport | 20,380 | 18,342 | -2,038 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,759 | 11,438 | -9,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,877 | 10,068 | +3,191 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,797 | 0 | -15,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,909 | 12,640 | +10,731 |
| Felixstowe | 7,816 | 3,150 | -4,666 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28112990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional non-metal oxygen compounds not listed elsewhere