Import/export HS code 281212: Phosphorus oxychloride
A chemical used in making pesticides, flame retardants, and other industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,331,931 |
| Belgium | 205,692 |
| United States | 123,847 |
| Italy | 38,208 |
| France | 35,820 |
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 | 3,258,312 | 3,073,619 | -184,693 |
| Belgium | 96,576 | 109,116 | +12,540 |
| United States | 109,409 | 14,438 | -94,971 |
| Italy | 38,208 | 0 | -38,208 |
| France | 35,820 | 0 | -35,820 |
| Japan | 8,424 | 0 | -8,424 |
| Netherlands | 4,570 | 0 | -4,570 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,588 | +2,588 |
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 | 6,409,887 |
| Belgium | 200,445 |
| United States | 129,736 |
| Japan | 8,424 |
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 | 3,337,587 | 3,072,300 | -265,287 |
| Belgium | 91,329 | 109,116 | +17,787 |
| United States | 113,979 | 15,757 | -98,222 |
| Japan | 8,424 | 0 | -8,424 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 6,532,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,704 |
| Other | 2,588 |
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) | 3,448,537 | 3,084,251 | -364,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,782 | 112,922 | +10,140 |
| Other | 0 | 2,588 | +2,588 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,369,267 |
| Harwich | 202,169 |
| Southampton | 119,551 |
| London | 47,219 |
| Dover | 5,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,299,454 | 3,069,813 | -229,641 |
| Harwich | 96,576 | 105,593 | +9,017 |
| Southampton | 117,833 | 1,718 | -116,115 |
| London | 35,820 | 11,399 | -24,421 |
| Dover | 1,636 | 3,806 | +2,170 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 3,523 | +3,523 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,588 | +2,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,321 | +1,321 |
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
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,375 |
| Sweden | 1,846 |
| Germany | 1,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,375 | +2,375 |
| Sweden | 1,846 | 0 | -1,846 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,652 | +1,652 |
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) | 3,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,375 |
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) | 1,846 | 1,652 | -194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,375 | +2,375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,498 |
| Harwich | 2,375 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,846 | 1,652 | -194 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,375 | +2,375 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making pesticides, flame retardants, and other industrial products