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 |
| Merseyside | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 84 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 70 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 66 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 62 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 55 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 48 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 48 |
| 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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 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 | 8,518,419 |
| Norway | 1,188,420 |
| India | 1,187,034 |
| Ireland | 1,029,998 |
| Sri Lanka | 777,080 |
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 | 5,036,423 | 3,481,996 | -1,554,427 |
| Norway | 576,195 | 612,225 | +36,030 |
| India | 1,117,806 | 69,228 | -1,048,578 |
| Ireland | 391,245 | 638,753 | +247,508 |
| Sri Lanka | 341,265 | 435,815 | +94,550 |
| Spain | 177,777 | 236,933 | +59,156 |
| Denmark | 309,696 | 0 | -309,696 |
| France | 87,440 | 149,193 | +61,753 |
| Germany | 55,362 | 138,122 | +82,760 |
| Georgia | 114,117 | 58,252 | -55,865 |
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 | 726,304 |
| XI | 68,339 |
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 | 274,860 | 451,444 | +176,584 |
| XI | 9,595 | 58,744 | +49,149 |
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) | 11,505,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,374,150 |
| Other | 826,103 |
| 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) | 6,521,470 | 4,983,893 | -1,537,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,671,153 | 702,997 | -968,156 |
| Other | 296,107 | 529,996 | +233,889 |
| 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 | 9,576,222 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,613,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,507,047 |
| 000 | 826,103 |
| Southampton | 482,521 |
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 | 5,244,467 | 4,331,755 | -912,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,158,506 | 455,122 | -703,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,376,144 | 130,903 | -1,245,241 |
| 000 | 296,107 | 529,996 | +233,889 |
| Southampton | 89,192 | 393,329 | +304,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 146,924 | 92,039 | -54,885 |
| Felixstowe | 74,134 | 118,970 | +44,836 |
| Holyhead | 67,809 | 68,533 | +724 |
| Dover | 23,330 | 43,441 | +20,111 |
| 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