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 | 21,270,431 |
| Australia | 11,730,490 |
| Norway | 7,508,929 |
| Germany | 7,224,875 |
| Canada | 1,669,338 |
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 | 10,929,809 | 10,340,622 | -589,187 |
| Australia | 7,638,623 | 4,091,867 | -3,546,756 |
| Norway | 3,439,090 | 4,069,839 | +630,749 |
| Germany | 3,681,795 | 3,543,080 | -138,715 |
| Canada | 998,751 | 670,587 | -328,164 |
| Spain | 208,870 | 248,160 | +39,290 |
| Aruba | 401,395 | 0 | -401,395 |
| Belgium | 113,546 | 136,507 | +22,961 |
| France | 80,293 | 136,618 | +56,325 |
| Italy | 74,861 | 120,682 | +45,821 |
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 | 23,388,590 |
| Australia | 12,131,885 |
| Norway | 7,588,269 |
| Germany | 7,236,201 |
| Italy | 275,290 |
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 | 12,230,248 | 11,158,342 | -1,071,906 |
| Australia | 8,040,018 | 4,091,867 | -3,948,151 |
| Norway | 3,308,354 | 4,279,915 | +971,561 |
| Germany | 3,681,757 | 3,554,444 | -127,313 |
| Italy | 154,608 | 120,682 | -33,926 |
| India | 0 | 204,496 | +204,496 |
| Sweden | 180,375 | 23,954 | -156,421 |
| Taiwan | 46,247 | 76,150 | +29,903 |
| Belgium | 0 | 97,397 | +97,397 |
| France | 18,206 | 32,403 | +14,197 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 0 | -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) | 40,150,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,808,993 |
| Air transport | 185,609 |
| Other | 174,584 |
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) | 22,298,355 | 17,852,285 | -4,446,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,178,890 | 5,630,103 | +451,213 |
| Air transport | 70,335 | 115,274 | +44,939 |
| Other | 112,271 | 62,313 | -49,958 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 16,692,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,704,615 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,469,160 |
| Felixstowe | 3,511,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,141,384 |
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 | 6,610,390 | 10,081,963 | +3,471,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,525,928 | 7,178,687 | +652,759 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,771,258 | 3,697,902 | -2,073,356 |
| Felixstowe | 3,493,648 | 18,215 | -3,475,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,549,297 | 592,087 | -1,957,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,159,497 | 179,743 | -979,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 259,375 | 951,438 | +692,063 |
| Dover | 739,941 | 55,013 | -684,928 |
| Tyne | 123,149 | 391,999 | +268,850 |
| Killingholme | 154,608 | 120,682 | -33,926 |
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 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 114 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 99 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 67 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| SENS NUTRITION LIMITED | 16 |
| WILLIAM BLYTHE LIMITED | 15 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 14 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 12 |
| TODINI UK LIMITED | 10 |
| 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 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 400,209 |
| Ireland | 309,275 |
| New Zealand | 191,937 |
| Norway | 142,954 |
| Poland | 90,628 |
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 | 222,343 | 177,866 | -44,477 |
| Ireland | 169,312 | 139,963 | -29,349 |
| New Zealand | 125,689 | 66,248 | -59,441 |
| Norway | 142,954 | 0 | -142,954 |
| Poland | 90,628 | 0 | -90,628 |
| Costa Rica | 83,968 | 0 | -83,968 |
| United States | 13,219 | 53,716 | +40,497 |
| Switzerland | 27,026 | 29,549 | +2,523 |
| Turkey | 53,856 | 0 | -53,856 |
| Kenya | 44,226 | 5,743 | -38,483 |
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) | 924,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 631,617 |
| Air transport | 105,031 |
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) | 565,490 | 359,464 | -206,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,262 | 161,355 | -308,907 |
| Air transport | 37,192 | 67,839 | +30,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 559,947 |
| Holyhead | 235,325 |
| Felixstowe | 173,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,572 |
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 | 369,152 | 190,795 | -178,357 |
| Holyhead | 95,362 | 139,963 | +44,601 |
| Felixstowe | 125,689 | 47,500 | -78,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,954 | 0 | -142,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,253 | 27,319 | -33,934 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 83,968 | 0 | -83,968 |
| London | 56,398 | 20,288 | -36,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,950 | 0 | -73,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,679 | 55,529 | +43,850 |
| Southampton | 0 | 66,248 | +66,248 |
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