Import/export HS code 282690: Various fluorine compounds
Various fluorine-based chemicals not listed in other categories
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,027,318 |
| South Korea | 691,096 |
| Germany | 513,487 |
| Belgium | 361,894 |
| Netherlands | 235,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 38,448 | 988,870 | +950,422 |
| South Korea | 398,483 | 292,613 | -105,870 |
| Germany | 295,769 | 217,718 | -78,051 |
| Belgium | 290,521 | 71,373 | -219,148 |
| Netherlands | 3,652 | 231,486 | +227,834 |
| United States | 159,872 | 52,758 | -107,114 |
| Japan | 111,781 | 0 | -111,781 |
| Spain | 42,962 | 37,829 | -5,133 |
| France | 13,191 | 55,071 | +41,880 |
| Denmark | 22,720 | 0 | -22,720 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,067,522 |
| South Korea | 691,096 |
| Belgium | 554,106 |
| Germany | 492,612 |
| United States | 187,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 57,192 | 1,010,330 | +953,138 |
| South Korea | 398,483 | 292,613 | -105,870 |
| Belgium | 287,319 | 266,787 | -20,532 |
| Germany | 277,529 | 215,083 | -62,446 |
| United States | 157,311 | 29,989 | -127,322 |
| Japan | 115,995 | 3,944 | -112,051 |
| France | 7,299 | 83,212 | +75,913 |
| Spain | 46,929 | 42,314 | -4,615 |
| Denmark | 22,720 | 0 | -22,720 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 11,320 | +11,320 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,969,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,231,689 |
| Air transport | 137,025 |
| Other | 9,275 |
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) | 698,157 | 1,271,723 | +573,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 620,446 | 611,243 | -9,203 |
| Air transport | 60,953 | 76,072 | +15,119 |
| Other | 9,275 | 0 | -9,275 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,878,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 467,717 |
| London | 304,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 170,060 |
| Dover | 161,766 |
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 | 639,373 | 1,239,346 | +599,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,133 | 211,584 | -44,549 |
| London | 235,619 | 68,417 | -167,202 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 170,060 | +170,060 |
| Dover | 59,596 | 102,170 | +42,574 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,566 | 41,866 | +22,300 |
| Poole | 0 | 42,466 | +42,466 |
| Portsmouth | 20,754 | 18,730 | -2,024 |
| Felixstowe | 32,291 | 4,220 | -28,071 |
| Harwich | 31,802 | 0 | -31,802 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 30 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 17 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 15 |
| PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED | 12 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 10 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 8 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 7 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 7 |
| HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 335,506 |
| Czechia | 308,124 |
| Germany | 173,604 |
| Brazil | 59,078 |
| Switzerland | 46,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 335,506 | 0 | -335,506 |
| Czechia | 0 | 308,124 | +308,124 |
| Germany | 152,722 | 20,882 | -131,840 |
| Brazil | 0 | 59,078 | +59,078 |
| Switzerland | 12,369 | 34,281 | +21,912 |
| Spain | 25,068 | 0 | -25,068 |
| United States | 5,534 | 17,600 | +12,066 |
| France | 17,752 | 0 | -17,752 |
| Ireland | 17,253 | 0 | -17,253 |
| Sweden | 11,133 | 4,350 | -6,783 |
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) | 936,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,543 |
| Air transport | 37,889 |
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) | 570,341 | 366,311 | -204,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 61,543 | +61,543 |
| Air transport | 16,648 | 21,241 | +4,593 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 865,642 |
| Southampton | 60,542 |
| Portsmouth | 25,068 |
| Heysham | 17,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,345 |
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 | 503,681 | 361,961 | -141,720 |
| Southampton | 0 | 60,542 | +60,542 |
| Portsmouth | 25,068 | 0 | -25,068 |
| Heysham | 17,253 | 0 | -17,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,345 | 0 | -16,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,206 | 14,427 | +13,221 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,824 | 4,824 | -5,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,994 | 4,350 | -3,644 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,704 | 1,080 | -3,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 914 | 910 | -4 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 282690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various fluorine-based chemicals not listed in other categories