Import/export HS code 282710: Ammonium chloride
A common chemical compound used in fertilizers and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | 5,098,460 |
| Germany | 3,896,711 |
| Netherlands | 500,855 |
| Belgium | 316,212 |
| China | 222,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 2,485,194 | 2,613,266 | +128,072 |
| Germany | 1,723,620 | 2,173,091 | +449,471 |
| Netherlands | 371,787 | 129,068 | -242,719 |
| Belgium | 279,829 | 36,383 | -243,446 |
| China | 138,553 | 83,474 | -55,079 |
| Greece | 178,961 | 0 | -178,961 |
| France | 31,270 | 41,142 | +9,872 |
| Switzerland | 25,352 | 8,136 | -17,216 |
| Poland | 12,761 | 0 | -12,761 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,700 | 3,890 | -810 |
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 | 7,876,679 |
| China | 713,645 |
| Israel | 149,045 |
| Cyprus | 132,830 |
| Netherlands | 70,446 |
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 | 4,086,369 | 3,790,310 | -296,059 |
| China | 173,128 | 540,517 | +367,389 |
| Israel | 149,045 | 0 | -149,045 |
| Cyprus | 69,686 | 63,144 | -6,542 |
| Netherlands | 40,591 | 29,855 | -10,736 |
| India | 48,488 | 1,362 | -47,126 |
| Spain | 32,275 | 2,445 | -29,830 |
| United States | 8,354 | 15,788 | +7,434 |
| Belgium | 5,887 | 8,055 | +2,168 |
| Denmark | 4,550 | 0 | -4,550 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 8,713,893 |
| Other | 1,294,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,812 |
| Air transport | 37,454 |
| Road transport | 28,744 |
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) | 4,387,246 | 4,326,647 | -60,599 |
| Other | 650,188 | 644,158 | -6,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,719 | 108,093 | -74,626 |
| Air transport | 23,056 | 14,398 | -8,658 |
| Road transport | 25,352 | 3,392 | -21,960 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,576,443 |
| Felixstowe | 1,384,855 |
| 000 | 1,294,346 |
| London | 922,885 |
| Hull | 320,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,772,267 | 2,804,176 | +31,909 |
| Felixstowe | 690,031 | 694,824 | +4,793 |
| 000 | 650,188 | 644,158 | -6,030 |
| London | 580,335 | 342,550 | -237,785 |
| Hull | 206,960 | 113,155 | -93,805 |
| Dover | 103,152 | 169,083 | +65,931 |
| Killingholme | 109,535 | 21,116 | -88,419 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,633 | 74,642 | +48,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,305 | 86,772 | +82,467 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,813 | 39,964 | +15,151 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 51 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 41 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 34 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 31 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 23 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 18 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 16 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 16 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 14 |
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 | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 448,189 |
| Poland | 108,310 |
| Netherlands | 77,800 |
| Germany | 76,287 |
| Indonesia | 58,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 216,393 | 231,796 | +15,403 |
| Poland | 64,373 | 43,937 | -20,436 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 77,800 | +77,800 |
| Germany | 64,771 | 11,516 | -53,255 |
| Indonesia | 42,121 | 16,681 | -25,440 |
| Cyprus | 53,800 | 0 | -53,800 |
| Egypt | 16,815 | 0 | -16,815 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,825 | +12,825 |
| Tunisia | 6,206 | 6,300 | +94 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,893 | 0 | -8,893 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 120,832 |
| XI | 100,276 |
| Germany | 5,460 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 57,013 | 63,819 | +6,806 |
| XI | 23,254 | 77,022 | +53,768 |
| Germany | 5,460 | 0 | -5,460 |
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) | 570,115 |
| Other | 226,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,885 |
| Air transport | 35,379 |
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) | 317,135 | 252,980 | -64,155 |
| Other | 85,727 | 140,841 | +55,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,065 | 24,820 | -29,245 |
| Air transport | 28,326 | 7,053 | -21,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 226,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,983 |
| Holyhead | 146,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 85,727 | 140,841 | +55,114 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,783 | 149,200 | +77,417 |
| Holyhead | 66,008 | 80,225 | +14,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,749 | 11,697 | -103,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,658 | 10,730 | -53,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,002 | 0 | -54,002 |
| Southampton | 0 | 23,889 | +23,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,964 | 7,053 | +89 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,511 | 0 | -11,511 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,851 | 0 | -9,851 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common chemical compound used in fertilizers and industrial processes