Import/export HS code 2820: Manganese oxides
Chemical compounds made of manganese and oxygen, used in batteries and ceramics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,967,566 |
| Georgia | 1,540,673 |
| Netherlands | 1,009,192 |
| Mexico | 689,198 |
| Norway | 662,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,094,137 | 873,429 | -220,708 |
| Georgia | 839,414 | 701,259 | -138,155 |
| Netherlands | 738,848 | 270,344 | -468,504 |
| Mexico | 254,950 | 434,248 | +179,298 |
| Norway | 327,132 | 334,937 | +7,805 |
| Belgium | 252,365 | 314,380 | +62,015 |
| India | 252,212 | 295,535 | +43,323 |
| South Africa | 357,595 | 53,203 | -304,392 |
| Poland | 219,698 | 152,963 | -66,735 |
| Brazil | 146,021 | 0 | -146,021 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,090,330 |
| Georgia | 1,571,237 |
| Mexico | 705,331 |
| India | 596,206 |
| Norway | 522,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,920,453 | 1,169,877 | -750,576 |
| Georgia | 839,414 | 731,823 | -107,591 |
| Mexico | 271,083 | 434,248 | +163,165 |
| India | 260,036 | 336,170 | +76,134 |
| Norway | 255,092 | 267,503 | +12,411 |
| South Africa | 357,595 | 53,203 | -304,392 |
| Poland | 219,698 | 152,963 | -66,735 |
| Belgium | 122,821 | 168,491 | +45,670 |
| Netherlands | 92,595 | 106,583 | +13,988 |
| Brazil | 158,129 | 35,327 | -122,802 |
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 | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 5,044,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,105,973 |
| Air transport | 1,142,624 |
| Other | 98,613 |
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) | 2,590,496 | 2,453,635 | -136,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,071,963 | 1,034,010 | -37,953 |
| Air transport | 1,073,477 | 69,147 | -1,004,330 |
| Other | 19,419 | 79,194 | +59,775 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,569,854 |
| Belfast Port | 1,240,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 882,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 825,506 |
| Prestwick Airport | 575,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 905,317 | 664,537 | -240,780 |
| Belfast Port | 673,678 | 566,722 | -106,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,638 | 659,615 | +436,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 443,955 | 381,551 | -62,404 |
| Prestwick Airport | 537,628 | 38,237 | -499,391 |
| Hull | 209,862 | 227,187 | +17,325 |
| Southampton | 69,335 | 348,809 | +279,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 358,394 | 43,162 | -315,232 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 390,117 | 0 | -390,117 |
| Dover | 122,770 | 167,763 | +44,993 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 639,481 |
| Germany | 546,323 |
| Australia | 537,067 |
| France | 98,045 |
| Hungary | 92,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 264,364 | 375,117 | +110,753 |
| Germany | 64,032 | 482,291 | +418,259 |
| Australia | 403,409 | 133,658 | -269,751 |
| France | 36,425 | 61,620 | +25,195 |
| Hungary | 92,866 | 0 | -92,866 |
| United States | 45,882 | 31,785 | -14,097 |
| Denmark | 32,347 | 41,453 | +9,106 |
| Italy | 29,598 | 33,328 | +3,730 |
| Netherlands | 33,275 | 24,360 | -8,915 |
| Turkmenistan | 57,268 | 0 | -57,268 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 290,624 |
| Mexico | 95,030 |
| India | 67,376 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,711 |
| XI | 33,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 121,501 | 169,123 | +47,622 |
| Mexico | 33,465 | 61,565 | +28,100 |
| India | 22,377 | 44,999 | +22,622 |
| Saudi Arabia | 38,905 | 19,806 | -19,099 |
| XI | 16,004 | 17,550 | +1,546 |
| Chile | 6,227 | 8,166 | +1,939 |
| Belgium | 0 | 691 | +691 |
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) | 1,142,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 587,999 |
| Other | 566,919 |
| Air transport | 80,411 |
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) | 399,323 | 742,854 | +343,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 425,872 | 162,127 | -263,745 |
| Other | 241,397 | 325,522 | +84,125 |
| Air transport | 48,733 | 31,678 | -17,055 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,081 |
| 000 | 566,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 356,520 |
| Felixstowe | 190,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,769 |
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 | 264,750 | 573,331 | +308,581 |
| 000 | 241,397 | 325,522 | +84,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,394 | 124,126 | -108,268 |
| Felixstowe | 190,789 | 0 | -190,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,036 | 69,733 | +12,697 |
| Tyne | 57,268 | 47,271 | -9,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,913 | 15,018 | -29,895 |
| Holyhead | 19,620 | 38,172 | +18,552 |
| Southampton | 0 | 27,561 | +27,561 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 13,364 | +13,364 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made of manganese and oxygen, used in batteries and ceramics