Import/export HS code 2817: Zinc oxide and zinc peroxide
Zinc-based chemicals used in skincare products, rubber manufacturing, and as a white pigment in paints
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 83 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 70 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 66 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 61 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 54 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 47 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 47 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,275,261 |
| India | 1,530,234 |
| Norway | 1,184,037 |
| Ireland | 988,294 |
| Sri Lanka | 774,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,303,082 | 3,972,179 | -1,330,903 |
| India | 1,146,700 | 383,534 | -763,166 |
| Norway | 645,036 | 539,001 | -106,035 |
| Ireland | 385,890 | 602,404 | +216,514 |
| Sri Lanka | 192,899 | 581,743 | +388,844 |
| Spain | 124,048 | 279,018 | +154,970 |
| Denmark | 293,977 | 15,719 | -278,258 |
| France | 114,103 | 131,023 | +16,920 |
| Georgia | 98,129 | 74,240 | -23,889 |
| United States | 63,154 | 106,543 | +43,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 672,037 |
| XI | 74,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 285,504 | 386,533 | +101,029 |
| XI | 15,044 | 59,514 | +44,470 |
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) | 12,094,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,816,647 |
| Other | 779,332 |
| Air transport | 32,334 |
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) | 6,660,438 | 5,434,100 | -1,226,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,640,407 | 1,176,240 | -464,167 |
| Other | 313,717 | 465,615 | +151,898 |
| Air transport | 22,940 | 9,394 | -13,546 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,931,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,889,289 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,853,664 |
| 000 | 779,332 |
| Southampton | 474,855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,229,125 | 4,702,584 | -526,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,440,189 | 449,100 | -991,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,347,196 | 506,468 | -840,728 |
| 000 | 313,717 | 465,615 | +151,898 |
| Southampton | 15,682 | 459,173 | +443,491 |
| Felixstowe | 54,774 | 192,184 | +137,410 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,784 | 122,179 | +5,395 |
| Holyhead | 53,929 | 82,413 | +28,484 |
| Dover | 25,969 | 43,441 | +17,472 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 21,724 | +21,724 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2817
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-based chemicals used in skincare products, rubber manufacturing, and as a white pigment in paints