Import/export HS code 281530: Sodium or potassium peroxides
Chemicals used as bleaching agents, disinfectants, or in chemical reactions
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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 | 359,460 |
| China | 311,817 |
| South Africa | 47,143 |
| Belgium | 35,859 |
| Netherlands | 10,555 |
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 | 210,002 | 149,458 | -60,544 |
| China | 139,034 | 172,783 | +33,749 |
| South Africa | 47,143 | 0 | -47,143 |
| Belgium | 4,476 | 31,383 | +26,907 |
| Netherlands | 6,535 | 4,020 | -2,515 |
| United States | 6,138 | 1,418 | -4,720 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,670 | +2,670 |
| Ireland | 0 | 55 | +55 |
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 | 395,719 |
| China | 311,817 |
| South Africa | 47,143 |
| United States | 13,081 |
| Germany | 7,300 |
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 | 214,478 | 181,241 | -33,237 |
| China | 139,034 | 172,783 | +33,749 |
| South Africa | 47,143 | 0 | -47,143 |
| United States | 9,393 | 3,688 | -5,705 |
| Germany | 3,280 | 4,020 | +740 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 394,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 352,382 |
| Air transport | 28,377 |
| Other | 55 |
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) | 214,478 | 179,823 | -34,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,599 | 172,783 | -6,816 |
| Air transport | 19,251 | 9,126 | -10,125 |
| Other | 0 | 55 | +55 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 388,415 |
| Felixstowe | 305,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,163 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,796 |
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 | 210,002 | 178,413 | -31,589 |
| Felixstowe | 132,456 | 172,783 | +40,327 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,143 | 0 | -47,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,143 | 4,020 | -7,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,108 | 3,688 | -4,420 |
| London | 4,476 | 1,410 | -3,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,418 | +1,418 |
| 000 | 0 | 55 | +55 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,386,538 |
| South Africa | 171,575 |
| Belgium | 36,448 |
| South Korea | 24,174 |
| Switzerland | 12,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 971,194 | 2,415,344 | +1,444,150 |
| South Africa | 62,100 | 109,475 | +47,375 |
| Belgium | 14,743 | 21,705 | +6,962 |
| South Korea | 14,934 | 9,240 | -5,694 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 12,198 | +12,198 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,780 | 6,704 | +4,924 |
| Israel | 8,423 | 0 | -8,423 |
| Falkland Islands | 6,500 | 0 | -6,500 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,483 | +6,483 |
| China | 5,368 | 0 | -5,368 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,392,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 935,289 | 2,457,078 | +1,521,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,600 | 107,571 | +38,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,254 | 19,677 | -62,577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,320,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,671 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,623 |
| Manchester Airport | 58,916 |
| ZLC | 8,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 893,785 | 2,426,522 | +1,532,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,100 | 107,571 | +45,471 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,254 | 17,369 | -64,885 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,081 | 25,835 | -7,246 |
| ZLC | 8,423 | 0 | -8,423 |
| Southampton | 6,500 | 0 | -6,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,721 | +4,721 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,308 | +2,308 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used as bleaching agents, disinfectants, or in chemical reactions