Import/export HS code 281610: Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium
Specific types of magnesium-based chemicals, used in antacids, fire retardants, and other industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,707,910 |
| China | 2,648,851 |
| Germany | 2,043,615 |
| Mexico | 1,766,518 |
| Sweden | 1,134,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,737,729 | 970,181 | -767,548 |
| China | 1,483,154 | 1,165,697 | -317,457 |
| Germany | 902,790 | 1,140,825 | +238,035 |
| Mexico | 701,447 | 1,065,071 | +363,624 |
| Sweden | 692,141 | 442,518 | -249,623 |
| United States | 513,980 | 384,820 | -129,160 |
| Austria | 37,721 | 637,679 | +599,958 |
| Morocco | 0 | 335,884 | +335,884 |
| India | 67,069 | 146,420 | +79,351 |
| Ireland | 114,765 | 54,087 | -60,678 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,302,689 |
| Netherlands | 2,416,359 |
| Mexico | 2,083,488 |
| Austria | 1,165,892 |
| Sweden | 1,125,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,837,090 | 1,465,599 | -371,491 |
| Netherlands | 1,468,824 | 947,535 | -521,289 |
| Mexico | 733,804 | 1,349,684 | +615,880 |
| Austria | 363,357 | 802,535 | +439,178 |
| Sweden | 682,551 | 442,518 | -240,033 |
| United States | 537,564 | 446,340 | -91,224 |
| Germany | 478,365 | 438,704 | -39,661 |
| Morocco | 0 | 289,124 | +289,124 |
| India | 45,333 | 148,291 | +102,958 |
| Ireland | 103,710 | 52,216 | -51,494 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 6,632,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,708,916 |
| Other | 286,814 |
| Air transport | 276,805 |
| Road transport | 1,622 |
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) | 3,390,249 | 3,242,616 | -147,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,521,250 | 3,187,666 | +666,416 |
| Other | 242,253 | 44,561 | -197,692 |
| Air transport | 220,653 | 56,152 | -164,501 |
| Road transport | 1,622 | 0 | -1,622 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,224,269 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,850,564 |
| Southampton | 1,757,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,290,388 |
| Felixstowe | 1,098,452 |
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 | 1,813,683 | 1,410,586 | -403,097 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,074,137 | 776,427 | -297,710 |
| Southampton | 93,408 | 1,664,436 | +1,571,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,062,241 | 228,147 | -834,094 |
| Felixstowe | 796,584 | 301,868 | -494,716 |
| Dover | 440,250 | 552,879 | +112,629 |
| Killingholme | 123,270 | 413,495 | +290,225 |
| London | 6,449 | 337,900 | +331,451 |
| 000 | 242,253 | 44,561 | -197,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,439 | 173,582 | +83,143 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 333,415 |
| Czechia | 287,534 |
| Netherlands | 253,132 |
| New Zealand | 251,087 |
| South Korea | 202,234 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 238,453 | 94,962 | -143,491 |
| Czechia | 94,496 | 193,038 | +98,542 |
| Netherlands | 173,919 | 79,213 | -94,706 |
| New Zealand | 72,937 | 178,150 | +105,213 |
| South Korea | 97,492 | 104,742 | +7,250 |
| Norway | 97,963 | 84,800 | -13,163 |
| United States | 143,372 | 23,542 | -119,830 |
| Estonia | 84,694 | 71,321 | -13,373 |
| Poland | 70,822 | 83,265 | +12,443 |
| Ireland | 71,499 | 61,658 | -9,841 |
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) | 2,150,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 781,325 |
| Air transport | 164,368 |
| Other | 402 |
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) | 1,229,217 | 921,022 | -308,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 322,065 | 459,260 | +137,195 |
| Air transport | 141,584 | 22,784 | -118,800 |
| Other | 402 | 0 | -402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,514,554 |
| Southampton | 418,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 344,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 216,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 920,110 | 594,444 | -325,666 |
| Southampton | 125,351 | 293,476 | +168,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,103 | 173,107 | +2,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,552 | 132,856 | +49,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,770 | 17,822 | -120,948 |
| Felixstowe | 143,069 | 4,743 | -138,326 |
| Harwich | 27,227 | 56,454 | +29,227 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,312 | 30,348 | -4,964 |
| Holyhead | 34,074 | 31,310 | -2,764 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 38,730 | +38,730 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specific types of magnesium-based chemicals, used in antacids, fire retardants, and other industrial applications