Import/export HS code 281420: Ammonia mixed with water
Ammonia dissolved in water, commonly used in cleaning products and as a fertilizer
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,027,478 |
| Netherlands | 837,869 |
| Germany | 239,340 |
| Belgium | 23,424 |
| United States | 17,101 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 498,154 | 529,324 | +31,170 |
| Netherlands | 139,713 | 698,156 | +558,443 |
| Germany | 54,536 | 184,804 | +130,268 |
| Belgium | 6,619 | 16,805 | +10,186 |
| United States | 12,149 | 4,952 | -7,197 |
| Canada | 7,488 | 8,590 | +1,102 |
| India | 2,873 | 6,738 | +3,865 |
| Spain | 9,085 | 0 | -9,085 |
| Ireland | 1,525 | 2,020 | +495 |
| Switzerland | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,022,475 |
| Netherlands | 837,869 |
| Germany | 235,985 |
| United States | 36,018 |
| Spain | 17,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 485,777 | 536,698 | +50,921 |
| Netherlands | 139,713 | 698,156 | +558,443 |
| Germany | 56,473 | 179,512 | +123,039 |
| United States | 20,625 | 15,393 | -5,232 |
| Spain | 12,749 | 4,282 | -8,467 |
| Canada | 7,488 | 8,590 | +1,102 |
| India | 2,873 | 6,738 | +3,865 |
| Switzerland | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -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 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,654,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,376 |
| Air transport | 44,490 |
| Other | 8,464 |
| 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) | 601,590 | 1,053,196 | +451,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,898 | 370,478 | +270,580 |
| Air transport | 24,210 | 20,280 | -3,930 |
| Other | 6,444 | 2,020 | -4,424 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,052,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 384,984 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,013 |
| Middlesbrough | 205,807 |
| London | 100,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 497,262 | 555,235 | +57,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,093 | 364,891 | +344,798 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,994 | 300,019 | +275,025 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,754 | 135,053 | +64,299 |
| London | 47,874 | 52,321 | +4,447 |
| Hull | 17,391 | 13,910 | -3,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,155 | 10,163 | -4,992 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,055 | 10,117 | +1,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,809 | 3,532 | -8,277 |
| Thamesport | 9,085 | 2,221 | -6,864 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 638,237 |
| Guyana | 43,243 |
| United States | 39,759 |
| Belgium | 35,393 |
| Netherlands | 26,953 |
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 | 311,767 | 326,470 | +14,703 |
| Guyana | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
| United States | 39,759 | 0 | -39,759 |
| Belgium | 15,602 | 19,791 | +4,189 |
| Netherlands | 19,987 | 6,966 | -13,021 |
| France | 12,256 | 11,490 | -766 |
| China | 21,222 | 0 | -21,222 |
| Egypt | 3,327 | 4,806 | +1,479 |
| Jordan | 6,975 | 0 | -6,975 |
| Malta | 5,691 | 0 | -5,691 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 710,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,153 |
| Air transport | 69,564 |
| Other | 23,837 |
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) | 355,560 | 355,081 | -479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,217 | 17,936 | -46,281 |
| Air transport | 63,242 | 6,322 | -56,920 |
| Other | 15,868 | 7,969 | -7,899 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 233,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 220,290 |
| Holyhead | 160,163 |
| Felixstowe | 67,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 71,799 | 162,148 | +90,349 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,297 | 76,993 | -66,304 |
| Holyhead | 80,803 | 79,360 | -1,443 |
| Felixstowe | 41,720 | 25,734 | -15,986 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,847 | 965 | -54,882 |
| Dover | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,847 | 12,979 | -14,868 |
| 000 | 15,868 | 7,969 | -7,899 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,646 | 4,828 | -2,818 |
| ZLC | 6,020 | 4,414 | -1,606 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ammonia dissolved in water, commonly used in cleaning products and as a fertilizer