Import/export HS code 281830: Aluminium hydroxide
Aluminium hydroxide, commonly used in water treatment and as a flame retardant
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 38,162,417 |
| Spain | 13,590,300 |
| Netherlands | 8,162,831 |
| Ireland | 1,928,273 |
| United States | 1,453,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,620,887 | 18,541,530 | -1,079,357 |
| Spain | 7,463,119 | 6,127,181 | -1,335,938 |
| Netherlands | 5,048,425 | 3,114,406 | -1,934,019 |
| Ireland | 927,813 | 1,000,460 | +72,647 |
| United States | 999,901 | 453,563 | -546,338 |
| France | 663,298 | 628,451 | -34,847 |
| Denmark | 262,800 | 269,552 | +6,752 |
| China | 320,385 | 176,679 | -143,706 |
| Slovenia | 101,066 | 362,453 | +261,387 |
| Hungary | 214,141 | 187,405 | -26,736 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 42,480,571 |
| Spain | 14,061,307 |
| Netherlands | 2,345,702 |
| Australia | 1,713,132 |
| United States | 1,526,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 21,920,055 | 20,560,516 | -1,359,539 |
| Spain | 7,918,080 | 6,143,227 | -1,774,853 |
| Netherlands | 1,338,845 | 1,006,857 | -331,988 |
| Australia | 1,450,251 | 262,881 | -1,187,370 |
| United States | 1,019,404 | 506,835 | -512,569 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 633,183 | 781,222 | +148,039 |
| Ireland | 753,582 | 0 | -753,582 |
| Denmark | 437,031 | 269,552 | -167,479 |
| China | 325,752 | 198,034 | -127,718 |
| France | 212,250 | 184,769 | -27,481 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 37,011,630 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,013,633 |
| Other | 1,000,460 |
| Air transport | 213,189 |
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) | 18,569,506 | 18,442,124 | -127,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,473,105 | 11,540,528 | -5,932,577 |
| Other | 0 | 1,000,460 | +1,000,460 |
| Air transport | 115,570 | 97,619 | -17,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,136,516 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,666,329 |
| London | 8,505,235 |
| Runcorn | 6,913,698 |
| Killingholme | 3,364,598 |
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 | 11,689,874 | 12,446,642 | +756,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,211,486 | 4,454,843 | -756,643 |
| London | 4,633,538 | 3,871,697 | -761,841 |
| Runcorn | 4,413,181 | 2,500,517 | -1,912,664 |
| Killingholme | 2,102,823 | 1,261,775 | -841,048 |
| Sunderland | 1,426,255 | 968,253 | -458,002 |
| Goole | 1,012,902 | 1,141,353 | +128,451 |
| Felixstowe | 1,220,205 | 606,371 | -613,834 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,104,062 | 714,822 | -389,240 |
| Purfleet | 803,269 | 230,152 | -573,117 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 405,647 |
| Austria | 298,571 |
| China | 194,345 |
| Ireland | 188,420 |
| United States | 83,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 161,330 | 244,317 | +82,987 |
| Austria | 298,571 | 0 | -298,571 |
| China | 0 | 194,345 | +194,345 |
| Ireland | 114,040 | 74,380 | -39,660 |
| United States | 35,198 | 47,863 | +12,665 |
| Netherlands | 54,527 | 2,598 | -51,929 |
| South Africa | 40,706 | 14,425 | -26,281 |
| Germany | 26,071 | 1,908 | -24,163 |
| Italy | 4,800 | 15,534 | +10,734 |
| Singapore | 0 | 20,310 | +20,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 7 | +7 |
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) | 959,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 388,170 |
| Air transport | 81,335 |
| Road transport | 2,588 |
| Other | 1,068 |
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) | 625,026 | 334,481 | -290,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,537 | 256,633 | +125,096 |
| Air transport | 40,709 | 40,626 | -83 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,588 | +2,588 |
| Other | 638 | 430 | -208 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 343,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 266,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 235,331 |
| London | 165,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 343,596 | 0 | -343,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,194 | 208,770 | +150,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,605 | 97,726 | -39,879 |
| London | 18,980 | 146,591 | +127,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,875 | 31,195 | -55,680 |
| Holyhead | 26,705 | 36,515 | +9,810 |
| Southampton | 14,558 | 47,863 | +33,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,735 | 16,014 | -23,721 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,074 | 25,080 | +7,006 |
| ZLC | 3,229 | 13,364 | +10,135 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Aluminium hydroxide, commonly used in water treatment and as a flame retardant