Import/export HS code 282690: Various fluorine compounds
Various fluorine-based chemicals not listed in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,395,733 |
| South Korea | 1,134,027 |
| Japan | 787,226 |
| Germany | 547,377 |
| Belgium | 388,722 |
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 | 609,058 | 786,675 | +177,617 |
| South Korea | 841,414 | 292,613 | -548,801 |
| Japan | 787,226 | 0 | -787,226 |
| Germany | 288,731 | 258,646 | -30,085 |
| Belgium | 258,719 | 130,003 | -128,716 |
| United States | 131,654 | 84,189 | -47,465 |
| Netherlands | 3,652 | 198,860 | +195,208 |
| Spain | 41,236 | 42,144 | +908 |
| France | 11,266 | 52,511 | +41,245 |
| Sweden | 33,905 | 0 | -33,905 |
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 | 1,880,435 |
| South Korea | 1,134,027 |
| Belgium | 582,706 |
| Germany | 559,879 |
| Japan | 352,862 |
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 | 1,060,904 | 819,531 | -241,373 |
| South Korea | 841,414 | 292,613 | -548,801 |
| Belgium | 258,719 | 323,987 | +65,268 |
| Germany | 313,107 | 246,772 | -66,335 |
| Japan | 348,918 | 3,944 | -344,974 |
| United States | 127,117 | 61,420 | -65,697 |
| Spain | 45,203 | 42,144 | -3,059 |
| France | 7,299 | 50,586 | +43,287 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 3,459,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,283,790 |
| Air transport | 144,668 |
| Other | 9,803 |
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) | 2,360,571 | 1,099,142 | -1,261,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 603,860 | 679,930 | +76,070 |
| Air transport | 64,622 | 80,046 | +15,424 |
| Other | 9,803 | 0 | -9,803 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,483,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 524,397 |
| Felixstowe | 479,033 |
| Tyne | 442,931 |
| London | 332,636 |
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 | 1,416,334 | 1,066,765 | -349,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 282,599 | 241,798 | -40,801 |
| Felixstowe | 465,574 | 13,459 | -452,115 |
| Tyne | 442,931 | 0 | -442,931 |
| London | 207,019 | 125,617 | -81,402 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 170,060 | +170,060 |
| Dover | 59,311 | 71,172 | +11,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,231 | 39,135 | +17,904 |
| Poole | 0 | 42,466 | +42,466 |
| Portsmouth | 19,028 | 18,560 | -468 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 29 |
| 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+ | 13 |
| 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 | 462,390 |
| Czechia | 308,124 |
| Germany | 209,335 |
| 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 | 459,574 | 2,816 | -456,758 |
| Czechia | 0 | 308,124 | +308,124 |
| Germany | 173,796 | 35,539 | -138,257 |
| Brazil | 0 | 59,078 | +59,078 |
| Switzerland | 12,369 | 34,281 | +21,912 |
| Spain | 25,068 | 0 | -25,068 |
| United States | 3,122 | 20,012 | +16,890 |
| France | 17,752 | 0 | -17,752 |
| Ireland | 17,253 | 0 | -17,253 |
| Sweden | 6,501 | 7,309 | +808 |
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) | 1,097,594 |
| 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) | 711,787 | 385,807 | -325,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 61,543 | +61,543 |
| Air transport | 13,300 | 24,589 | +11,289 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 974,182 |
| Southampton | 60,542 |
| Dover | 54,075 |
| Portsmouth | 25,068 |
| Heysham | 17,253 |
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 | 591,052 | 383,130 | -207,922 |
| Southampton | 0 | 60,542 | +60,542 |
| Dover | 54,075 | 0 | -54,075 |
| Portsmouth | 25,068 | 0 | -25,068 |
| Heysham | 17,253 | 0 | -17,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,345 | 0 | -16,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 15,633 | +15,633 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,618 | 6,030 | -2,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,994 | 2,677 | -5,317 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,768 | 2,016 | -1,752 |
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