Import/export HS code 282550: Copper oxides and hydroxides
Copper compounds used in agriculture, pigments, and as a chemical reagent
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 24,647,537 |
| Australia | 11,509,397 |
| Germany | 9,119,413 |
| Norway | 8,412,436 |
| Canada | 1,765,815 |
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 | 11,259,160 | 13,388,377 | +2,129,217 |
| Australia | 6,664,128 | 4,845,269 | -1,818,859 |
| Germany | 3,450,235 | 5,669,178 | +2,218,943 |
| Norway | 3,503,769 | 4,908,667 | +1,404,898 |
| Canada | 558,086 | 1,207,729 | +649,643 |
| Spain | 304,491 | 461,874 | +157,383 |
| Netherlands | 92,818 | 497,512 | +404,694 |
| Portugal | 0 | 440,025 | +440,025 |
| Aruba | 401,395 | 0 | -401,395 |
| Italy | 74,861 | 220,375 | +145,514 |
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 | 27,349,524 |
| Australia | 11,910,792 |
| Germany | 9,355,841 |
| Norway | 8,876,123 |
| Italy | 303,180 |
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 | 12,214,555 | 15,134,969 | +2,920,414 |
| Australia | 7,065,523 | 4,845,269 | -2,220,254 |
| Germany | 3,450,197 | 5,905,644 | +2,455,447 |
| Norway | 3,566,126 | 5,309,997 | +1,743,871 |
| Italy | 82,805 | 220,375 | +137,570 |
| India | 0 | 204,496 | +204,496 |
| Taiwan | 73,087 | 113,435 | +40,348 |
| Sweden | 0 | 106,707 | +106,707 |
| Belgium | 0 | 97,397 | +97,397 |
| France | 6,051 | 42,569 | +36,518 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 43,917,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,185,917 |
| Air transport | 189,254 |
| Other | 167,353 |
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) | 21,006,456 | 22,910,585 | +1,904,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,217,156 | 8,968,761 | +3,751,605 |
| Air transport | 70,859 | 118,395 | +47,536 |
| Other | 163,911 | 3,442 | -160,469 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 20,743,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,761,173 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,631,808 |
| Felixstowe | 3,034,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,022,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,353,780 | 13,389,244 | +6,035,464 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,338,100 | 10,423,073 | +4,084,973 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,186,349 | 4,445,459 | -740,890 |
| Felixstowe | 2,962,257 | 72,277 | -2,889,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,426,242 | 596,419 | -1,829,823 |
| Eurotunnel | 349,792 | 1,172,819 | +823,027 |
| Liverpool Docks | 574,771 | 559,411 | -15,360 |
| Dover | 755,844 | 46,122 | -709,722 |
| Killingholme | 82,805 | 431,542 | +348,737 |
| Tyne | 130,497 | 261,502 | +131,005 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 118 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 103 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 70 |
| SENS NUTRITION LIMITED | 17 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 15 |
| WILLIAM BLYTHE LIMITED | 15 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 12 |
| TODINI UK LIMITED | 11 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 429,415 |
| Ireland | 306,036 |
| New Zealand | 192,833 |
| Norway | 142,954 |
| Algeria | 90,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 194,522 | 234,893 | +40,371 |
| Ireland | 136,709 | 169,327 | +32,618 |
| New Zealand | 125,689 | 67,144 | -58,545 |
| Norway | 142,954 | 0 | -142,954 |
| Algeria | 27,695 | 63,136 | +35,441 |
| Poland | 90,628 | 0 | -90,628 |
| United States | 12,098 | 53,716 | +41,618 |
| Switzerland | 28,995 | 36,447 | +7,452 |
| Turkey | 53,856 | 0 | -53,856 |
| Canada | 0 | 47,500 | +47,500 |
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) | 959,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 600,447 |
| Air transport | 144,850 |
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) | 505,590 | 453,814 | -51,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,573 | 267,874 | -64,699 |
| Air transport | 34,247 | 110,603 | +76,356 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 593,086 |
| Holyhead | 226,647 |
| Felixstowe | 173,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,225 |
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 | 341,855 | 251,231 | -90,624 |
| Holyhead | 62,759 | 163,888 | +101,129 |
| Felixstowe | 125,689 | 47,500 | -78,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,954 | 0 | -142,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,235 | 90,990 | +54,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,679 | 90,129 | +78,450 |
| London | 27,695 | 63,136 | +35,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,950 | 0 | -73,950 |
| Southampton | 0 | 66,248 | +66,248 |
| Hull | 27,026 | 36,447 | +9,421 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper compounds used in agriculture, pigments, and as a chemical reagent