Import/export HS code 28269080: Various fluorine compounds
Other fluorine-based chemicals not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,667,996 |
| South Korea | 1,134,027 |
| Japan | 787,226 |
| Netherlands | 495,396 |
| Belgium | 477,393 |
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 | 2,220,971 | 447,025 | -1,773,946 |
| South Korea | 841,414 | 292,613 | -548,801 |
| Japan | 787,226 | 0 | -787,226 |
| Netherlands | 320,536 | 174,860 | -145,676 |
| Belgium | 297,364 | 180,029 | -117,335 |
| United States | 128,929 | 45,861 | -83,068 |
| Germany | 83,774 | 76,729 | -7,045 |
| Spain | 41,236 | 26,005 | -15,231 |
| Sweden | 33,905 | 0 | -33,905 |
| Denmark | 11,463 | 11,257 | -206 |
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 | 3,133,211 |
| South Korea | 1,450,911 |
| Belgium | 649,051 |
| Japan | 351,898 |
| Germany | 175,640 |
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 | 2,674,790 | 458,421 | -2,216,369 |
| South Korea | 1,158,298 | 292,613 | -865,685 |
| Belgium | 297,364 | 351,687 | +54,323 |
| Japan | 348,918 | 2,980 | -345,938 |
| Germany | 108,150 | 67,490 | -40,660 |
| United States | 122,419 | 42,881 | -79,538 |
| Spain | 41,236 | 29,972 | -11,264 |
| Denmark | 11,463 | 11,257 | -206 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 11,320 | +11,320 |
| France | 0 | 8,120 | +8,120 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,036,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 898,363 |
| Air transport | 113,297 |
| 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) | 4,291,140 | 745,358 | -3,545,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 413,152 | 485,211 | +72,059 |
| Air transport | 61,998 | 51,299 | -10,699 |
| 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 | 3,775,377 |
| Tyne | 759,815 |
| Felixstowe | 479,033 |
| London | 399,733 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,060 |
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 | 3,030,019 | 745,358 | -2,284,661 |
| Tyne | 759,815 | 0 | -759,815 |
| Felixstowe | 465,574 | 13,459 | -452,115 |
| London | 297,364 | 102,369 | -194,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 146,060 | +146,060 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,857 | 81,127 | +28,270 |
| Dover | 40,567 | 79,681 | +39,114 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,964 | 17,501 | -2,463 |
| Portsmouth | 15,061 | 19,937 | +4,876 |
| Harwich | 0 | 31,802 | +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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 27 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 17 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 15 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED | 11 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 500,380 |
| Czechia | 308,124 |
| Germany | 206,968 |
| Brazil | 58,077 |
| Spain | 38,853 |
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 | 497,564 | 2,816 | -494,748 |
| Czechia | 0 | 308,124 | +308,124 |
| Germany | 191,921 | 15,047 | -176,874 |
| Brazil | 0 | 58,077 | +58,077 |
| Spain | 38,853 | 0 | -38,853 |
| China | 26,941 | 0 | -26,941 |
| United States | 2,197 | 20,012 | +17,815 |
| France | 17,752 | 0 | -17,752 |
| Sweden | 6,501 | 6,108 | -393 |
| Poland | 6,702 | 0 | -6,702 |
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) | 1,073,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,146 |
| Air transport | 34,793 |
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) | 741,396 | 332,262 | -409,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,604 | 60,542 | +19,938 |
| Air transport | 11,461 | 23,332 | +11,871 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 967,069 |
| Southampton | 86,323 |
| Dover | 54,075 |
| Portsmouth | 38,853 |
| 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 | 637,776 | 329,293 | -308,483 |
| Southampton | 25,781 | 60,542 | +34,761 |
| Dover | 54,075 | 0 | -54,075 |
| Portsmouth | 38,853 | 0 | -38,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,345 | 0 | -16,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 15,633 | +15,633 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,693 | 4,795 | -2,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,501 | 2,969 | -3,532 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,768 | 1,080 | -2,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,824 | +1,824 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28269080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other fluorine-based chemicals not specified elsewhere