Import/export HS code 2824: Lead oxides
Includes red lead and orange lead, commonly used in paints, batteries, and industrial applications
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.
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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 | 2,625,362 |
| South Africa | 1,228,257 |
| Netherlands | 101,698 |
| France | 60,684 |
| United States | 27,177 |
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 | 1,986,312 | 639,050 | -1,347,262 |
| South Africa | 614,742 | 613,515 | -1,227 |
| Netherlands | 93,240 | 8,458 | -84,782 |
| France | 32,194 | 28,490 | -3,704 |
| United States | 3,558 | 23,619 | +20,061 |
| Switzerland | 2,180 | 2,634 | +454 |
| Ireland | 2,769 | 1,538 | -1,231 |
| Belgium | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
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 | 2,673,161 |
| South Africa | 1,141,429 |
| China | 109,483 |
| France | 49,924 |
| Netherlands | 45,501 |
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 | 2,017,554 | 655,607 | -1,361,947 |
| South Africa | 527,914 | 613,515 | +85,601 |
| China | 109,483 | 0 | -109,483 |
| France | 32,194 | 17,730 | -14,464 |
| Netherlands | 41,523 | 3,978 | -37,545 |
| United States | 3,558 | 23,619 | +20,061 |
| Belgium | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,317 | +1,317 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,733,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,240,083 |
| Air transport | 76,344 |
| Other | 4,307 |
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) | 2,071,567 | 661,592 | -1,409,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 626,568 | 613,515 | -13,053 |
| Air transport | 35,685 | 40,659 | +4,974 |
| Other | 2,769 | 1,538 | -1,231 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,345,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,228,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 737,555 |
| Immingham Docks | 459,375 |
| Hull | 57,914 |
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 | 1,144,176 | 201,379 | -942,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 614,742 | 613,515 | -1,227 |
| Eurotunnel | 552,642 | 184,913 | -367,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,835 | 264,540 | +69,705 |
| Hull | 57,914 | 0 | -57,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,231 | 0 | -56,231 |
| Killingholme | 41,523 | 0 | -41,523 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,440 | 26,253 | +21,813 |
| Harwich | 26,840 | 0 | -26,840 |
| Humberside Airport - Kirmington | 22,655 | 0 | -22,655 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 70,614 |
| India | 65,984 |
| Nigeria | 47,500 |
| Netherlands | 36,894 |
| Bulgaria | 25,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 982 | 69,632 | +68,650 |
| India | 18,782 | 47,202 | +28,420 |
| Nigeria | 47,500 | 0 | -47,500 |
| Netherlands | 2,248 | 34,646 | +32,398 |
| Bulgaria | 16,074 | 9,228 | -6,846 |
| United States | 11,412 | 6,062 | -5,350 |
| Spain | 7,553 | 7,631 | +78 |
| Singapore | 2,815 | 7,468 | +4,653 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,926 | +4,926 |
| Greece | 0 | 3,160 | +3,160 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,603 |
| Air transport | 93,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,786 |
| Other | 62 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,356 | 42,247 | -37,109 |
| Air transport | 4,383 | 89,117 | +84,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,292 | 62,494 | +37,202 |
| Other | 62 | 0 | -62 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,956 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,029 |
| Dover | 48,665 |
| Felixstowe | 10,259 |
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 | 23,627 | 61,329 | +37,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,230 | 76,694 | +73,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,782 | 42,247 | +23,465 |
| Dover | 47,500 | 1,165 | -46,335 |
| Felixstowe | 10,259 | 0 | -10,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,499 | +7,499 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,924 | +4,924 |
| Southampton | 2,815 | 0 | -2,815 |
| Heysham | 1,665 | 0 | -1,665 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,153 | 0 | -1,153 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2824
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes red lead and orange lead, commonly used in paints, batteries, and industrial applications