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 | 4,505,664 |
| Germany | 3,320,537 |
| Netherlands | 531,304 |
| Greece | 346,244 |
| Belgium | 291,599 |
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 | 2,358,829 | 2,146,835 | -211,994 |
| Germany | 1,570,909 | 1,749,628 | +178,719 |
| Netherlands | 406,335 | 124,969 | -281,366 |
| Greece | 346,244 | 0 | -346,244 |
| Belgium | 245,782 | 45,817 | -199,965 |
| China | 153,890 | 56,192 | -97,698 |
| United States | 101,687 | 0 | -101,687 |
| France | 30,258 | 14,874 | -15,384 |
| Switzerland | 23,226 | 7,080 | -16,146 |
| Poland | 12,761 | 0 | -12,761 |
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 | 7,175,513 |
| China | 637,090 |
| Israel | 149,045 |
| Cyprus | 132,830 |
| United States | 116,380 |
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 | 4,028,531 | 3,146,982 | -881,549 |
| China | 183,765 | 453,325 | +269,560 |
| Israel | 149,045 | 0 | -149,045 |
| Cyprus | 37,466 | 95,364 | +57,898 |
| United States | 104,479 | 11,901 | -92,578 |
| Netherlands | 37,755 | 20,894 | -16,861 |
| India | 48,488 | 0 | -48,488 |
| Spain | 30,149 | 7,514 | -22,635 |
| Belgium | 6,511 | 5,944 | -567 |
| Denmark | 7,694 | 0 | -7,694 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 7,958,763 |
| Other | 1,050,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 355,667 |
| Air transport | 32,125 |
| Road transport | 30,306 |
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) | 4,301,168 | 3,657,595 | -643,573 |
| Other | 639,670 | 411,000 | -228,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,405 | 68,262 | -219,143 |
| Air transport | 22,084 | 10,041 | -12,043 |
| Road transport | 23,226 | 7,080 | -16,146 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,139,027 |
| Felixstowe | 1,150,918 |
| 000 | 1,050,670 |
| London | 848,372 |
| Hull | 351,167 |
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 | 2,685,465 | 2,453,562 | -231,903 |
| Felixstowe | 703,195 | 447,723 | -255,472 |
| 000 | 639,670 | 411,000 | -228,670 |
| London | 526,085 | 322,287 | -203,798 |
| Hull | 201,293 | 149,874 | -51,419 |
| Dover | 106,704 | 148,903 | +42,199 |
| Killingholme | 153,249 | 10,997 | -142,252 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,633 | 74,642 | +48,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,097 | 0 | -97,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,305 | 57,549 | +53,244 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 37 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 32 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 21 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 16 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 373,567 |
| Poland | 114,165 |
| 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 | 201,066 | 172,501 | -28,565 |
| Poland | 63,836 | 50,329 | -13,507 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 77,800 | +77,800 |
| Germany | 64,771 | 11,516 | -53,255 |
| Indonesia | 25,430 | 33,372 | +7,942 |
| Cyprus | 53,800 | 0 | -53,800 |
| Egypt | 16,815 | 0 | -16,815 |
| Tunisia | 6,206 | 6,300 | +94 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,893 | 0 | -8,893 |
| China | 0 | 7,208 | +7,208 |
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 | 92,889 |
| XI | 54,346 |
| Germany | 9,371 |
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 | 48,024 | 44,865 | -3,159 |
| XI | 15,459 | 38,887 | +23,428 |
| Germany | 9,371 | 0 | -9,371 |
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) | 555,648 |
| Other | 156,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,885 |
| Air transport | 36,419 |
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) | 314,207 | 241,441 | -72,766 |
| Other | 72,854 | 83,752 | +10,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,455 | 46,430 | +13,975 |
| Air transport | 29,366 | 7,053 | -22,313 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,001 |
| 000 | 156,606 |
| Holyhead | 141,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,749 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,246 | 152,755 | +81,509 |
| 000 | 72,854 | 83,752 | +10,898 |
| Holyhead | 63,617 | 77,956 | +14,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,749 | 0 | -114,749 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,595 | 10,793 | -53,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,455 | 21,547 | -10,908 |
| Southampton | 0 | 23,889 | +23,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,004 | 7,053 | -951 |
| 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