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 | 1,027,318 |
| South Korea | 691,096 |
| Belgium | 361,894 |
| Netherlands | 235,138 |
| United States | 193,776 |
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 |
| Belgium | 290,521 | 71,373 | -219,148 |
| Netherlands | 3,652 | 231,486 | +227,834 |
| United States | 159,872 | 33,904 | -125,968 |
| Germany | 107,894 | 39,376 | -68,518 |
| Japan | 111,781 | 0 | -111,781 |
| Spain | 42,962 | 37,829 | -5,133 |
| Denmark | 22,720 | 0 | -22,720 |
| France | 5,892 | 12,605 | +6,713 |
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 |
| United States | 168,446 |
| Germany | 126,395 |
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 |
| United States | 157,311 | 11,135 | -146,176 |
| Germany | 89,654 | 36,741 | -52,913 |
| Japan | 115,995 | 3,944 | -112,051 |
| Spain | 46,929 | 42,314 | -4,615 |
| France | 0 | 40,746 | +40,746 |
| 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) | 1,951,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 815,707 |
| 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 | 1,252,869 | +554,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 425,272 | 390,435 | -34,837 |
| 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 |
| London | 285,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 170,060 |
| Dover | 161,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,201 |
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 |
| London | 235,619 | 49,563 | -186,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 170,060 | +170,060 |
| Dover | 59,596 | 102,170 | +42,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,959 | 33,242 | -27,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,566 | 41,866 | +22,300 |
| Portsmouth | 20,754 | 18,730 | -2,024 |
| Felixstowe | 32,291 | 4,220 | -28,071 |
| Harwich | 31,802 | 0 | -31,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,126 | 13,523 | -3,603 |
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 | 172,668 |
| Brazil | 58,077 |
| Spain | 25,068 |
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 | 151,786 | 20,882 | -130,904 |
| Brazil | 0 | 58,077 | +58,077 |
| Spain | 25,068 | 0 | -25,068 |
| United States | 4,609 | 17,600 | +12,991 |
| France | 17,752 | 0 | -17,752 |
| Sweden | 11,133 | 4,350 | -6,783 |
| Poland | 3,724 | 0 | -3,724 |
| India | 0 | 3,700 | +3,700 |
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) | 872,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,542 |
| Air transport | 36,028 |
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) | 540,719 | 332,030 | -208,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 60,542 | +60,542 |
| Air transport | 14,787 | 21,241 | +6,454 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 818,992 |
| Southampton | 60,542 |
| Portsmouth | 25,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,633 |
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 | 491,312 | 327,680 | -163,632 |
| Southampton | 0 | 60,542 | +60,542 |
| Portsmouth | 25,068 | 0 | -25,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,345 | 0 | -16,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,206 | 14,427 | +13,221 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,899 | 4,824 | -4,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,994 | 4,350 | -3,644 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,768 | 1,080 | -2,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 914 | 910 | -4 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28269080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other fluorine-based chemicals not specified elsewhere