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 | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 81 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 67 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 65 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 57 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 52 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 46 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 44 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 43 |
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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,228,830 |
| India | 1,489,017 |
| Norway | 836,540 |
| Ireland | 809,763 |
| Sri Lanka | 725,726 |
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 | 6,061,251 | 3,167,579 | -2,893,672 |
| India | 1,146,700 | 342,317 | -804,383 |
| Norway | 577,348 | 259,192 | -318,156 |
| Ireland | 400,790 | 408,973 | +8,183 |
| Sri Lanka | 260,052 | 465,674 | +205,622 |
| Spain | 124,048 | 221,968 | +97,920 |
| Denmark | 229,817 | 83,536 | -146,281 |
| France | 164,391 | 89,343 | -75,048 |
| Czechia | 45,013 | 95,510 | +50,497 |
| Georgia | 66,646 | 66,078 | -568 |
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 | 550,539 |
| XI | 42,841 |
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 | 317,766 | 232,773 | -84,993 |
| XI | 15,763 | 27,078 | +11,315 |
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) | 10,382,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,929,837 |
| Other | 613,977 |
| Air transport | 28,477 |
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) | 6,111,068 | 4,271,065 | -1,840,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,953,838 | 975,999 | -1,977,839 |
| Other | 344,862 | 269,115 | -75,747 |
| Air transport | 22,940 | 5,537 | -17,403 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,506,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,918,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,804,852 |
| 000 | 613,977 |
| Southampton | 416,713 |
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 | 5,853,456 | 3,652,994 | -2,200,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,549,905 | 368,306 | -1,181,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,380,442 | 424,410 | -956,032 |
| 000 | 344,862 | 269,115 | -75,747 |
| Southampton | 0 | 416,713 | +416,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,408 | 120,280 | -21,128 |
| Felixstowe | 54,774 | 124,902 | +70,128 |
| Holyhead | 45,490 | 85,656 | +40,166 |
| Dover | 19,965 | 19,226 | -739 |
| 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