Import/export HS code 282540: Nickel oxides and hydroxides
Nickel compounds used in batteries, ceramics, and as catalysts in chemical reactions
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 83,788 |
| Italy | 80,239 |
| Belgium | 44,660 |
| Netherlands | 19,076 |
| Japan | 14,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 78,953 | 4,835 | -74,118 |
| Italy | 0 | 80,239 | +80,239 |
| Belgium | 0 | 44,660 | +44,660 |
| Netherlands | 8,211 | 10,865 | +2,654 |
| Japan | 1,258 | 12,945 | +11,687 |
| United States | 2,086 | 7,840 | +5,754 |
| Sweden | 5,434 | 0 | -5,434 |
| Finland | 1,180 | 0 | -1,180 |
| Canada | 962 | 0 | -962 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 921 | +921 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 164,027 |
| Philippines | 42,262 |
| Japan | 40,837 |
| Sweden | 5,434 |
| Finland | 3,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 78,953 | 85,074 | +6,121 |
| Philippines | 0 | 42,262 | +42,262 |
| Japan | 11,555 | 29,282 | +17,727 |
| Sweden | 5,434 | 0 | -5,434 |
| Finland | 1,180 | 2,398 | +1,218 |
| United States | 0 | 2,368 | +2,368 |
| Canada | 962 | 0 | -962 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 921 | +921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 94,745 |
| Road transport | 80,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 25,942 | 68,803 | +42,861 |
| Road transport | 0 | 80,239 | +80,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,708 | 0 | -66,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,434 | 13,263 | +7,829 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 80,239 |
| Felixstowe | 58,497 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,014 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 0 | 80,239 | +80,239 |
| Felixstowe | 58,497 | 0 | -58,497 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 42,262 | +42,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,542 | 5,472 | -17,070 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,220 | 13,866 | +11,646 |
| Thamesport | 8,211 | 0 | -8,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,434 | 1,990 | -3,444 |
| Harwich | 0 | 7,090 | +7,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,726 | +5,726 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,183 | +4,183 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 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 | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 15,198 |
| Switzerland | 11,270 |
| Singapore | 8,365 |
| Czechia | 2,640 |
| Qatar | 1,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 7,302 | 7,896 | +594 |
| Switzerland | 11,270 | 0 | -11,270 |
| Singapore | 0 | 8,365 | +8,365 |
| Czechia | 2,640 | 0 | -2,640 |
| Qatar | 1,359 | 0 | -1,359 |
| Israel | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
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 | 24,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,860 |
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 | 8,661 | 15,683 | +7,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,910 | 0 | -13,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,860 | +1,860 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,600 |
| Dover | 2,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,061 | 10,401 | +3,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,270 | 0 | -11,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,600 | 4,000 | +2,400 |
| Dover | 2,640 | 0 | -2,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,860 | +1,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nickel compounds used in batteries, ceramics, and as catalysts in chemical reactions