Import/export HS code 28261990: Various fluorides
Fluoride compounds not made from ammonium, sodium, or aluminium
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 | 2,456,034 |
| China | 1,472,679 |
| Netherlands | 684,005 |
| United States | 637,268 |
| India | 118,668 |
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 | 2,013,526 | 442,508 | -1,571,018 |
| China | 1,433,065 | 39,614 | -1,393,451 |
| Netherlands | 213,971 | 470,034 | +256,063 |
| United States | 82,107 | 555,161 | +473,054 |
| India | 35,083 | 83,585 | +48,502 |
| Belgium | 73,304 | 30,124 | -43,180 |
| Spain | 41,507 | 1,698 | -39,809 |
| South Africa | 13,109 | 21,537 | +8,428 |
| Italy | 33,804 | 0 | -33,804 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,082 | 2,115 | -20,967 |
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 | 2,425,818 |
| China | 1,546,182 |
| United States | 1,285,542 |
| India | 272,620 |
| Spain | 43,205 |
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 | 2,033,308 | 392,510 | -1,640,798 |
| China | 1,492,623 | 53,559 | -1,439,064 |
| United States | 280,396 | 1,005,146 | +724,750 |
| India | 103,820 | 168,800 | +64,980 |
| Spain | 41,507 | 1,698 | -39,809 |
| South Africa | 13,109 | 21,537 | +8,428 |
| Netherlands | 2,614 | 15,924 | +13,310 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 | 18,121 | +18,121 |
| Estonia | 6,118 | 0 | -6,118 |
| France | 2,759 | 1,830 | -929 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,102,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,921,829 |
| Air transport | 614,206 |
| Road transport | 26,539 |
| Other | 479 |
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) | 2,251,050 | 851,017 | -1,400,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,579,861 | 341,968 | -1,237,893 |
| Air transport | 151,068 | 463,138 | +312,070 |
| Road transport | 0 | 26,539 | +26,539 |
| Other | 225 | 254 | +29 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,767,572 |
| Felixstowe | 837,526 |
| Southampton | 796,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 588,382 |
| Hull | 521,556 |
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 | 1,592,183 | 175,389 | -1,416,794 |
| Felixstowe | 754,879 | 82,647 | -672,232 |
| Southampton | 575,442 | 220,797 | -354,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 206,612 | 381,770 | +175,158 |
| Hull | 299,432 | 222,124 | -77,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,797 | 287,183 | +280,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,908 | 0 | -179,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,087 | 9,036 | -152,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,642 | 63,106 | +26,464 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,487 | 40,883 | -604 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
11 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| HALEON UK TRADING SERVICES LIMITED | 19 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 14 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 13 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 12 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 11 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 11 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 652,557 |
| United States | 427,355 |
| Germany | 331,753 |
| Austria | 186,257 |
| Brazil | 166,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 315,476 | 337,081 | +21,605 |
| United States | 25,978 | 401,377 | +375,399 |
| Germany | 180,705 | 151,048 | -29,657 |
| Austria | 76,547 | 109,710 | +33,163 |
| Brazil | 166,418 | 0 | -166,418 |
| Israel | 4,250 | 73,779 | +69,529 |
| Ireland | 32,335 | 13,994 | -18,341 |
| France | 45,185 | 0 | -45,185 |
| Canada | 31,131 | 0 | -31,131 |
| China | 13,805 | 6,904 | -6,901 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,234,572 |
| Air transport | 498,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 359,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 518,329 | 716,243 | +197,914 |
| Air transport | 246,364 | 252,291 | +5,927 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,602 | 165,892 | -27,710 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 779,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 312,501 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 307,401 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,109 |
| Southampton | 198,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 458,950 | 320,085 | -138,865 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,890 | 192,611 | +72,721 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,325 | 148,076 | -11,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,095 | 180,014 | +116,919 |
| Southampton | 0 | 198,369 | +198,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 70,201 | 8,020 | -62,181 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,712 | 14,816 | -12,896 |
| ZLC | 19,654 | 22,241 | +2,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,944 | 16,996 | -5,948 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 12,296 | +12,296 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28261990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fluoride compounds not made from ammonium, sodium, or aluminium