Import/export HS code 2814: Ammonia, in gas or liquid form
Ammonia is a chemical used in cleaning, farming, and industry. It can be in a pure gas form or mixed with water
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 69,302,671 |
| United States | 63,494,414 |
| Turkey | 21,938,615 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 21,838,052 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 39,312,786 | 29,989,885 | -9,322,901 |
| United States | 30,884,452 | 32,609,962 | +1,725,510 |
| Turkey | 15,897,496 | 6,041,119 | -9,856,377 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 18,267,857 | 3,570,195 | -14,697,662 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 | 0 | -11,675,957 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 10,442,994 | +10,442,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,710,948 | +5,710,948 |
| Germany | 628,076 | 587,389 | -40,687 |
| France | 567,170 | 469,944 | -97,226 |
| Belgium | 415,044 | 383,203 | -31,841 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 69,302,671 |
| United States | 63,513,246 |
| Turkey | 21,925,702 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 21,838,948 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 39,312,786 | 29,989,885 | -9,322,901 |
| United States | 30,893,878 | 32,619,368 | +1,725,490 |
| Turkey | 15,884,583 | 6,041,119 | -9,843,464 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 18,268,753 | 3,570,195 | -14,698,558 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 | 0 | -11,675,957 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 10,442,994 | +10,442,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,710,948 | +5,710,948 |
| Germany | 619,206 | 487,194 | -132,012 |
| France | 522,933 | 440,236 | -82,697 |
| Belgium | 399,242 | 359,325 | -39,917 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 206,107,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,785,225 |
| Other | 280,768 |
| Air transport | 37,286 |
| Road transport | 1,897 |
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) | 116,639,707 | 89,467,560 | -27,172,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,093,536 | 691,689 | -401,847 |
| Other | 65,978 | 214,790 | +148,812 |
| Air transport | 26,251 | 11,035 | -15,216 |
| Road transport | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 199,127,751 |
| Swansea | 5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,173,335 |
| Dover | 992,358 |
| Hull | 545,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 110,835,857 | 88,291,894 | -22,543,963 |
| Swansea | 5,074,538 | 0 | -5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 564,775 | 608,560 | +43,785 |
| Dover | 536,462 | 455,896 | -80,566 |
| Hull | 349,174 | 196,546 | -152,628 |
| Southampton | 139,710 | 276,592 | +136,882 |
| 000 | 65,978 | 214,790 | +148,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,840 | 184,861 | +178,021 |
| Harwich | 95,651 | 93,370 | -2,281 |
| London | 46,328 | 27,607 | -18,721 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 23,831,476 |
| Finland | 18,850,853 |
| Germany | 12,520,455 |
| Sweden | 4,773,189 |
| Ireland | 911,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 23,831,476 | 0 | -23,831,476 |
| Finland | 17,075,362 | 1,775,491 | -15,299,871 |
| Germany | 12,520,455 | 0 | -12,520,455 |
| Sweden | 4,773,189 | 0 | -4,773,189 |
| Ireland | 522,760 | 388,762 | -133,998 |
| United States | 93,231 | 0 | -93,231 |
| Libya | 0 | 89,000 | +89,000 |
| Singapore | 0 | 59,227 | +59,227 |
| Guyana | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
| Belgium | 10,062 | 21,143 | +11,081 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,642 |
| Ireland | 190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 270 | 1,372 | +1,102 |
| Ireland | 0 | 190 | +190 |
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) | 60,263,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 998,436 |
| Air transport | 73,060 |
| Other | 22,333 |
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) | 58,327,775 | 1,935,267 | -56,392,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 575,144 | 423,292 | -151,852 |
| Air transport | 67,681 | 5,379 | -62,302 |
| Other | 15,413 | 6,920 | -8,493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 59,966,613 |
| Liverpool Docks | 615,075 |
| Heysham | 156,241 |
| Felixstowe | 156,122 |
| Holyhead | 117,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 58,191,122 | 1,775,491 | -56,415,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 371,410 | 243,665 | -127,745 |
| Heysham | 72,695 | 83,546 | +10,851 |
| Felixstowe | 48,121 | 108,001 | +59,880 |
| Holyhead | 63,242 | 54,631 | -8,611 |
| Southampton | 62,709 | 31,018 | -31,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,771 | 18,863 | -22,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,847 | 965 | -54,882 |
| Dover | 41,049 | 4,975 | -36,074 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,588 | 29,553 | +19,965 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2814
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ammonia is a chemical used in cleaning, farming, and industry. It can be in a pure gas form or mixed with water