Import/export HS code 281211: Phosgene (carbonyl dichloride)

A toxic gas used in chemical manufacturing 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 £
United States 30,725
Germany 6,308

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 £
United States 15,921 14,804 -1,117
Germany 6,308 0 -6,308

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 £
United States 30,725
Czechia 4,666
Germany 1,642

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 £
United States 15,921 14,804 -1,117
Czechia 4,666 0 -4,666
Germany 1,642 0 -1,642

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) 37,033

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) 22,229 14,804 -7,425

Import volume by port

What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.

Top 5 values

Port £
London Gateway Port 15,921
Felixstowe 14,804
Harwich 6,308

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 Gateway Port 15,921 0 -15,921
Felixstowe 0 14,804 +14,804
Harwich 6,308 0 -6,308

Import seasonality

What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.

Quick facts

HS code: 281211

Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months

Description: A toxic gas used in chemical manufacturing and industrial processes