Import/export HS code 28259085: Various metal oxides and hydroxides
Includes various metal oxides and hydroxides not listed elsewhere, used in industrial and chemical processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,567,439 |
| Germany | 879,949 |
| Netherlands | 516,081 |
| Italy | 465,174 |
| Belgium | 354,417 |
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 | 693,976 | 873,463 | +179,487 |
| Germany | 473,270 | 406,679 | -66,591 |
| Netherlands | 19,037 | 497,044 | +478,007 |
| Italy | 193,406 | 271,768 | +78,362 |
| Belgium | 207,590 | 146,827 | -60,763 |
| China | 101,188 | 87,236 | -13,952 |
| South Korea | 52,542 | 115,039 | +62,497 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 36,509 | 122,880 | +86,371 |
| Switzerland | 18,562 | 55,796 | +37,234 |
| France | 26,533 | 41,853 | +15,320 |
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 | 1,540,720 |
| China | 911,703 |
| Germany | 641,121 |
| Italy | 452,126 |
| Brazil | 365,105 |
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 | 672,607 | 868,113 | +195,506 |
| China | 406,398 | 505,305 | +98,907 |
| Germany | 350,573 | 290,548 | -60,025 |
| Italy | 208,919 | 243,207 | +34,288 |
| Brazil | 10,607 | 354,498 | +343,891 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,420 | 123,144 | +107,724 |
| South Korea | 52,542 | 76,249 | +23,707 |
| United Kingdom | 52,608 | 54,062 | +1,454 |
| Liechtenstein | 40,361 | 58,850 | +18,489 |
| India | 41,173 | 20,000 | -21,173 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,116,586 |
| Air transport | 2,038,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,668 |
| Other | 6,036 |
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) | 868,310 | 1,248,276 | +379,966 |
| Air transport | 969,955 | 1,068,851 | +98,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,286 | 345,382 | +267,096 |
| Other | 0 | 6,036 | +6,036 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,104,743 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,080,409 |
| Manchester Airport | 478,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 426,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 375,753 |
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 | 697,298 | 407,445 | -289,853 |
| London Stansted Airport | 555,111 | 525,298 | -29,813 |
| Manchester Airport | 252,625 | 226,374 | -26,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,531 | 421,928 | +417,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,889 | 287,864 | +199,975 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,628 | 160,205 | +60,577 |
| Southampton | 15,325 | 181,358 | +166,033 |
| Birmingham Airport | 43,199 | 145,761 | +102,562 |
| Felixstowe | 48,100 | 132,017 | +83,917 |
| London | 46,737 | 44,924 | -1,813 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 67 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 53 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 32 |
| OXERRA UK LIMITED | 25 |
| CERAMTEC UK LTD | 23 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 20 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
| TODINI UK LIMITED | 17 |
| OXUNIPRINT LIMITED | 16 |
| ESSILOR LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 28259085
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes various metal oxides and hydroxides not listed elsewhere, used in industrial and chemical processes