Import/export HS code 281217: Thionyl chloride
A chemical used in making pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds
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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 | 950,535 |
| Netherlands | 35,244 |
| Belgium | 15,012 |
| Ireland | 13,645 |
| India | 13,605 |
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 | 365,934 | 584,601 | +218,667 |
| Netherlands | 1,029 | 34,215 | +33,186 |
| Belgium | 12,602 | 2,410 | -10,192 |
| Ireland | 0 | 13,645 | +13,645 |
| India | 13,605 | 0 | -13,605 |
| Switzerland | 7,188 | 4,235 | -2,953 |
| France | 3,981 | 0 | -3,981 |
| Spain | 2,093 | 0 | -2,093 |
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 | 1,000,637 |
| India | 27,404 |
| Switzerland | 17,497 |
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 | 365,766 | 634,871 | +269,105 |
| India | 27,404 | 0 | -27,404 |
| Switzerland | 13,262 | 4,235 | -9,027 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 879,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,071 |
| Road transport | 8,473 |
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) | 279,380 | 600,614 | +321,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,814 | 34,257 | -88,557 |
| Road transport | 4,238 | 4,235 | -3 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 854,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 76,684 |
| Dover | 34,785 |
| Felixstowe | 27,404 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,316 |
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 | 288,379 | 566,399 | +278,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,469 | 34,215 | -8,254 |
| Dover | 16,583 | 18,202 | +1,619 |
| Felixstowe | 27,404 | 0 | -27,404 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,316 | 0 | -22,316 |
| Heysham | 0 | 13,645 | +13,645 |
| ZLC | 4,238 | 4,235 | -3 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,950 | 0 | -2,950 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,410 | +2,410 |
| Thamesport | 2,093 | 0 | -2,093 |
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 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 1 |
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+ | 3 |
| 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 | 57,049 |
| Ireland | 17,777 |
| Germany | 4,852 |
| Switzerland | 1,930 |
| Belgium | 1,154 |
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 | 25,549 | 31,500 | +5,951 |
| Ireland | 17,777 | 0 | -17,777 |
| Germany | 4,852 | 0 | -4,852 |
| Switzerland | 1,930 | 0 | -1,930 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,154 | +1,154 |
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) | 82,704 |
| Other | 58 |
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) | 50,050 | 32,654 | -17,396 |
| Other | 58 | 0 | -58 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,500 |
| Heysham | 19,026 |
| Holyhead | 12,671 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,782 |
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 | 0 | 31,500 | +31,500 |
| Heysham | 19,026 | 0 | -19,026 |
| Holyhead | 12,671 | 0 | -12,671 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,571 | 0 | -11,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,782 | 0 | -6,782 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,154 | +1,154 |
| 000 | 58 | 0 | -58 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281217
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds