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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 2,529,226 |
| South Africa | 1,055,641 |
| Netherlands | 119,567 |
| France | 55,148 |
| United States | 25,879 |
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 | 1,945,529 | 583,697 | -1,361,832 |
| South Africa | 585,362 | 470,279 | -115,083 |
| Netherlands | 93,240 | 26,327 | -66,913 |
| France | 26,658 | 28,490 | +1,832 |
| United States | 24,415 | 1,464 | -22,951 |
| China | 0 | 22,685 | +22,685 |
| Switzerland | 2,340 | 1,317 | -1,023 |
| Ireland | 3,205 | 0 | -3,205 |
| 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 | 2,593,737 |
| South Africa | 968,813 |
| China | 132,168 |
| Netherlands | 45,501 |
| France | 44,388 |
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 | 1,975,614 | 618,123 | -1,357,491 |
| South Africa | 498,534 | 470,279 | -28,255 |
| China | 109,483 | 22,685 | -86,798 |
| Netherlands | 41,523 | 3,978 | -37,545 |
| France | 26,658 | 17,730 | -8,928 |
| United States | 24,415 | 1,464 | -22,951 |
| Belgium | 1,594 | 0 | -1,594 |
| Switzerland | 1,317 | 0 | -1,317 |
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 | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,642,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,097,009 |
| Air transport | 73,889 |
| Other | 3,205 |
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) | 2,025,248 | 617,251 | -1,407,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 597,188 | 499,821 | -97,367 |
| Air transport | 56,702 | 17,187 | -39,515 |
| Other | 3,205 | 0 | -3,205 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,288,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,055,641 |
| 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 | 1,057,032 | 231,560 | -825,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 585,362 | 470,279 | -115,083 |
| Eurotunnel | 620,307 | 117,248 | -503,059 |
| 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 |
| Felixstowe | 3,603 | 33,445 | +29,842 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,755 | 2,781 | -23,974 |
| 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 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 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 | 82,557 |
| India | 65,984 |
| Netherlands | 36,894 |
| Bulgaria | 25,302 |
| Singapore | 18,317 |
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 | 81,575 | +80,593 |
| India | 18,782 | 47,202 | +28,420 |
| Netherlands | 2,248 | 34,646 | +32,398 |
| Bulgaria | 25,302 | 0 | -25,302 |
| Singapore | 2,815 | 15,502 | +12,687 |
| United States | 11,412 | 6,062 | -5,350 |
| Spain | 5,063 | 7,631 | +2,568 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,926 | +4,926 |
| Greece | 0 | 3,160 | +3,160 |
| Portugal | 1,738 | 1,165 | -573 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 113,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,103 |
| Other | 24 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,383 | 109,094 | +104,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,768 | 51,528 | +17,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,856 | 42,247 | +10,391 |
| Other | 24 | 0 | -24 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 91,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,533 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,230 | 88,637 | +85,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,103 | 50,363 | +18,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,782 | 42,247 | +23,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,533 | +15,533 |
| Felixstowe | 10,259 | 0 | -10,259 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,924 | +4,924 |
| Southampton | 2,815 | 0 | -2,815 |
| Heysham | 1,665 | 0 | -1,665 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
| 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