Import/export HS code 28261990: Various fluorides
Fluoride compounds not made from ammonium, sodium, or aluminium
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,454,486 |
| China | 1,847,700 |
| Netherlands | 741,683 |
| United States | 638,699 |
| Belgium | 103,428 |
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 | 1,787,642 | 666,844 | -1,120,798 |
| China | 1,638,686 | 209,014 | -1,429,672 |
| Netherlands | 232,894 | 508,789 | +275,895 |
| United States | 54,779 | 583,920 | +529,141 |
| Belgium | 73,304 | 30,124 | -43,180 |
| India | 35,083 | 30,202 | -4,881 |
| Spain | 41,507 | 1,698 | -39,809 |
| South Africa | 13,109 | 21,537 | +8,428 |
| Italy | 3,082 | 30,722 | +27,640 |
| France | 19,606 | 12,039 | -7,567 |
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 | 2,434,063 |
| China | 1,911,289 |
| United States | 1,334,020 |
| India | 219,237 |
| 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 | 1,788,220 | 645,843 | -1,142,377 |
| China | 1,682,704 | 228,585 | -1,454,119 |
| United States | 261,360 | 1,072,660 | +811,300 |
| India | 103,820 | 115,417 | +11,597 |
| Spain | 41,507 | 1,698 | -39,809 |
| South Africa | 13,109 | 21,537 | +8,428 |
| Japan | 18,430 | 1,472 | -16,958 |
| Netherlands | 2,614 | 15,924 | +13,310 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 | 10,909 | +10,909 |
| Estonia | 6,118 | 0 | -6,118 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 3,167,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,240,156 |
| Air transport | 609,621 |
| Road transport | 26,539 |
| Other | 350 |
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) | 2,039,102 | 1,128,888 | -910,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,763,134 | 477,022 | -1,286,112 |
| Air transport | 120,592 | 489,029 | +368,437 |
| Road transport | 0 | 26,539 | +26,539 |
| Other | 225 | 125 | -100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,779,732 |
| Felixstowe | 1,131,820 |
| Southampton | 833,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 635,429 |
| Hull | 517,641 |
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 | 1,372,536 | 407,196 | -965,340 |
| Felixstowe | 1,043,728 | 88,092 | -955,636 |
| Southampton | 480,497 | 352,521 | -127,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,936 | 421,493 | +207,557 |
| Hull | 290,780 | 226,861 | -63,919 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,338 | 284,887 | +283,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,908 | 0 | -179,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,087 | 9,036 | -152,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,469 | 76,279 | +52,810 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,518 | 47,038 | +2,520 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 698,445 |
| United States | 445,135 |
| Germany | 368,233 |
| Austria | 190,201 |
| 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 | 306,026 | 392,419 | +86,393 |
| United States | 37,487 | 407,648 | +370,161 |
| Germany | 212,627 | 155,606 | -57,021 |
| Austria | 71,456 | 118,745 | +47,289 |
| Brazil | 0 | 166,418 | +166,418 |
| Israel | 0 | 75,611 | +75,611 |
| Ireland | 43,689 | 17,274 | -26,415 |
| France | 48,870 | 1,996 | -46,874 |
| Canada | 31,131 | 0 | -31,131 |
| China | 14,750 | 6,904 | -7,846 |
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) | 1,298,815 |
| Air transport | 512,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,961 |
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) | 360,816 | 937,999 | +577,183 |
| Air transport | 246,662 | 265,686 | +19,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,812 | 180,149 | -67,663 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 824,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 361,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 294,653 |
| Liverpool Docks | 244,623 |
| 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 | 297,528 | 527,395 | +229,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,123 | 157,111 | -47,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,016 | 191,637 | +88,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,329 | 183,294 | +121,965 |
| Southampton | 0 | 198,369 | +198,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,702 | 10,016 | -67,686 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,195 | 16,668 | -12,527 |
| ZLC | 13,383 | 28,512 | +15,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,498 | 31,442 | +22,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,366 | 6,557 | -16,809 |
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