Import/export HS code 281290: Various non-metal halides and oxides
Additional non-metal halides and oxides not covered in other codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,898,098 |
| Japan | 925,302 |
| Netherlands | 916,097 |
| United States | 547,445 |
| France | 531,185 |
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 | 1,009,158 | 888,940 | -120,218 |
| Japan | 354,088 | 571,214 | +217,126 |
| Netherlands | 396,068 | 520,029 | +123,961 |
| United States | 308,556 | 238,889 | -69,667 |
| France | 242,593 | 288,592 | +45,999 |
| Sweden | 85,178 | 206,400 | +121,222 |
| China | 69,716 | 123,172 | +53,456 |
| Italy | 9,949 | 114,240 | +104,291 |
| Switzerland | 1,990 | 115,458 | +113,468 |
| Ireland | 10,983 | 105,380 | +94,397 |
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 | 1,603,922 |
| United States | 1,385,619 |
| Japan | 1,015,558 |
| Sweden | 291,578 |
| France | 289,395 |
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 | 710,010 | 893,912 | +183,902 |
| United States | 672,456 | 713,163 | +40,707 |
| Japan | 406,868 | 608,690 | +201,822 |
| Sweden | 85,178 | 206,400 | +121,222 |
| France | 171,936 | 117,459 | -54,477 |
| China | 18,907 | 164,809 | +145,902 |
| South Africa | 68,119 | 91,590 | +23,471 |
| Italy | 9,949 | 114,240 | +104,291 |
| Georgia | 17,690 | 14,267 | -3,423 |
| South Korea | 22,989 | 8,177 | -14,812 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,990,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,259,065 |
| Air transport | 814,213 |
| Other | 660,708 |
| Road transport | 101,701 |
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) | 1,258,443 | 1,732,158 | +473,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 583,621 | 675,444 | +91,823 |
| Air transport | 370,424 | 443,789 | +73,365 |
| Other | 380,779 | 279,929 | -100,850 |
| Road transport | 0 | 101,701 | +101,701 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,689,370 |
| Southampton | 1,147,729 |
| 000 | 660,708 |
| Eurotunnel | 454,954 |
| London Stansted Airport | 324,451 |
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 | 634,877 | 1,054,493 | +419,616 |
| Southampton | 535,419 | 612,310 | +76,891 |
| 000 | 380,779 | 279,929 | -100,850 |
| Eurotunnel | 225,069 | 229,885 | +4,816 |
| London Stansted Airport | 205,555 | 118,896 | -86,659 |
| Harwich | 239,543 | 82,067 | -157,476 |
| Dover | 65,699 | 177,232 | +111,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,297 | 179,184 | +136,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,363 | 211,326 | +203,963 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 68,119 | 46,942 | -21,177 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 490,430 |
| Germany | 168,288 |
| Switzerland | 63,572 |
| Italy | 32,140 |
| Sweden | 28,292 |
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 | 435,964 | 54,466 | -381,498 |
| Germany | 32,090 | 136,198 | +104,108 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 63,572 | +63,572 |
| Italy | 26,459 | 5,681 | -20,778 |
| Sweden | 5,062 | 23,230 | +18,168 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,407 | 14,301 | +10,894 |
| Uruguay | 10,514 | 0 | -10,514 |
| Turkmenistan | 0 | 10,416 | +10,416 |
| Canada | 0 | 9,824 | +9,824 |
| Peru | 0 | 8,077 | +8,077 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 338 | 18 | -320 |
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) | 719,924 |
| Air transport | 180,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,441 |
| Other | 356 |
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) | 496,659 | 223,265 | -273,394 |
| Air transport | 39,367 | 141,604 | +102,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,562 | 28,879 | +20,317 |
| Other | 338 | 18 | -320 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 386,024 |
| Heysham | 104,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,930 |
| Hull | 96,568 |
| Manchester Airport | 90,601 |
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 | 331,576 | 54,448 | -277,128 |
| Heysham | 104,050 | 0 | -104,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,162 | 83,768 | +67,606 |
| Hull | 21,912 | 74,656 | +52,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,301 | 65,300 | +39,999 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,249 | 51,200 | +46,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,021 | 23,762 | -4,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,474 | 20,926 | +12,452 |
| London | 0 | 5,071 | +5,071 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,602 | +4,602 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional non-metal halides and oxides not covered in other codes