Import/export HS code 281219: Various non-metal halides
Other chemical compounds made from non-metals and halogens, not listed above
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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 | 607,240 |
| Netherlands | 198,884 |
| United States | 101,837 |
| Japan | 91,618 |
| France | 69,181 |
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 | 235,848 | 371,392 | +135,544 |
| Netherlands | 102,257 | 96,627 | -5,630 |
| United States | 37,763 | 64,074 | +26,311 |
| Japan | 50,065 | 41,553 | -8,512 |
| France | 66,713 | 2,468 | -64,245 |
| Italy | 1,780 | 1,655 | -125 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,427 | +2,427 |
| China | 948 | 0 | -948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 353,705 |
| Germany | 339,944 |
| United States | 107,271 |
| Japan | 92,566 |
| China | 40,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 178,669 | 175,036 | -3,633 |
| Germany | 153,458 | 186,486 | +33,028 |
| United States | 40,729 | 66,542 | +25,813 |
| Japan | 51,013 | 41,553 | -9,460 |
| China | 25,290 | 15,424 | -9,866 |
| France | 17,965 | 0 | -17,965 |
| Italy | 1,780 | 1,655 | -125 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,300 | +1,300 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 878 | +878 |
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 | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 687,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 240,185 |
| Other | 117,792 |
| Air transport | 30,169 |
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) | 319,601 | 367,823 | +48,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,558 | 105,627 | -28,931 |
| Other | 26,470 | 91,322 | +64,852 |
| Air transport | 14,745 | 15,424 | +679 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 400,008 |
| Dover | 242,896 |
| Southampton | 166,788 |
| 000 | 117,792 |
| Harwich | 31,954 |
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 | 193,763 | 206,245 | +12,482 |
| Dover | 121,282 | 121,614 | +332 |
| Southampton | 69,841 | 96,947 | +27,106 |
| 000 | 26,470 | 91,322 | +64,852 |
| Harwich | 26,300 | 5,654 | -20,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,935 | 8,680 | -10,255 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 18,482 | +18,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,424 | +15,424 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,745 | 0 | -14,745 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,330 | +14,330 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
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 | 159,238 |
| Sweden | 29,995 |
| Germany | 26,132 |
| France | 20,269 |
| Belgium | 15,254 |
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 | 52,687 | 106,551 | +53,864 |
| Sweden | 4,363 | 25,632 | +21,269 |
| Germany | 19,866 | 6,266 | -13,600 |
| France | 0 | 20,269 | +20,269 |
| Belgium | 4,360 | 10,894 | +6,534 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 5,674 | +5,674 |
| United States | 2,257 | 3,064 | +807 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 4,671 | +4,671 |
| Australia | 4,056 | 0 | -4,056 |
| Spain | 2,083 | 0 | -2,083 |
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) | 218,649 |
| Air transport | 54,044 |
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) | 76,913 | 141,736 | +64,823 |
| Air transport | 12,759 | 41,285 | +28,526 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 147,317 |
| ZLC | 33,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,269 |
| Harwich | 16,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 40,766 | 106,551 | +65,785 |
| ZLC | 2,083 | 31,306 | +29,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,446 | 14,916 | +7,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 20,269 | +20,269 |
| Harwich | 16,780 | 0 | -16,780 |
| Heysham | 11,921 | 0 | -11,921 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,399 | 0 | -7,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,671 | +4,671 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,257 | 942 | -1,315 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,020 | 2,122 | +1,102 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 281219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical compounds made from non-metals and halogens, not listed above