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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 70,508,165 |
| Algeria | 58,627,159 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 35,386,201 |
| Libya | 22,986,238 |
| Turkey | 21,938,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34,002,629 | 36,505,536 | +2,502,907 |
| Algeria | 36,910,788 | 21,716,371 | -15,194,417 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 13,390,591 | 21,995,610 | +8,605,019 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 | 11,310,281 | -365,676 |
| Turkey | 15,897,496 | 6,041,119 | -9,856,377 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 19,192,734 | +19,192,734 |
| Brazil | 0 | 7,633,815 | +7,633,815 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,710,948 | 0 | -5,710,948 |
| Germany | 773,630 | 509,603 | -264,027 |
| France | 528,098 | 558,895 | +30,797 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 70,527,082 |
| Algeria | 58,627,159 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 25,619,289 |
| Libya | 22,986,238 |
| Turkey | 21,925,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34,011,105 | 36,515,977 | +2,504,872 |
| Algeria | 36,910,788 | 21,716,371 | -15,194,417 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 13,391,487 | 12,227,802 | -1,163,685 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 | 11,310,281 | -365,676 |
| Turkey | 15,884,583 | 6,041,119 | -9,843,464 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 19,192,734 | +19,192,734 |
| Brazil | 0 | 16,795,232 | +16,795,232 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,710,948 | 0 | -5,710,948 |
| Germany | 636,580 | 490,887 | -145,693 |
| France | 485,777 | 545,919 | +60,142 |
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 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 244,151,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,880,462 |
| Other | 369,921 |
| Air transport | 45,386 |
| Rail transport | 5,415 |
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) | 118,218,365 | 125,932,822 | +7,714,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,033,903 | 846,559 | -187,344 |
| Other | 156,797 | 213,124 | +56,327 |
| Air transport | 25,106 | 20,280 | -4,826 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,415 | +5,415 |
| 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 | 236,686,287 |
| Swansea | 5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,466,108 |
| Dover | 1,052,497 |
| Hull | 583,360 |
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 | 112,432,766 | 124,253,521 | +11,820,755 |
| Swansea | 5,074,538 | 0 | -5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 589,114 | 876,994 | +287,880 |
| Dover | 497,262 | 555,235 | +57,973 |
| Hull | 295,072 | 288,288 | -6,784 |
| Southampton | 139,710 | 331,424 | +191,714 |
| 000 | 156,797 | 213,124 | +56,327 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,994 | 300,019 | +275,025 |
| Harwich | 93,485 | 82,614 | -10,871 |
| London | 47,874 | 52,321 | +4,447 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 23,832,419 |
| Germany | 12,511,095 |
| Finland | 10,270,665 |
| Sweden | 4,773,189 |
| Ireland | 1,092,717 |
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 | 943 | -23,830,533 |
| Germany | 12,511,095 | 0 | -12,511,095 |
| Finland | 8,495,174 | 1,775,491 | -6,719,683 |
| Sweden | 4,773,189 | 0 | -4,773,189 |
| Ireland | 527,164 | 565,553 | +38,389 |
| Libya | 0 | 89,000 | +89,000 |
| Singapore | 33,159 | 26,068 | -7,091 |
| Guyana | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
| United States | 39,759 | 0 | -39,759 |
| Belgium | 15,602 | 19,791 | +4,189 |
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 | 3,015 |
| 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 | 2,745 | +2,475 |
| 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) | 51,629,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,180,705 |
| Air transport | 71,306 |
| Other | 24,375 |
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) | 49,720,513 | 1,908,495 | -47,812,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 583,426 | 597,279 | +13,853 |
| Air transport | 64,984 | 6,322 | -58,662 |
| Other | 15,921 | 8,454 | -7,467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 51,386,425 |
| Liverpool Docks | 650,498 |
| Heysham | 253,937 |
| Felixstowe | 166,395 |
| Holyhead | 163,907 |
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 | 49,610,934 | 1,775,491 | -47,835,443 |
| Liverpool Docks | 346,682 | 303,816 | -42,866 |
| Heysham | 80,014 | 173,923 | +93,909 |
| Felixstowe | 51,661 | 114,734 | +63,073 |
| Holyhead | 84,547 | 79,360 | -5,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,847 | 965 | -54,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,674 | 16,579 | -20,095 |
| Dover | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
| Southampton | 14,187 | 27,390 | +13,203 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,855 | 4,828 | -31,027 |
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