Import/export HS code 282720: Calcium chloride
A chemical used for de-icing, dust control, and in food production
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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 | 11,850,788 |
| Netherlands | 7,357,395 |
| Ireland | 3,311,544 |
| Sweden | 1,724,976 |
| Germany | 1,553,423 |
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 | 5,877,870 | 5,972,918 | +95,048 |
| Netherlands | 3,969,587 | 3,387,808 | -581,779 |
| Ireland | 1,687,148 | 1,624,396 | -62,752 |
| Sweden | 1,045,414 | 679,562 | -365,852 |
| Germany | 1,021,313 | 532,110 | -489,203 |
| Belgium | 1,010,728 | 374,238 | -636,490 |
| France | 535,651 | 236,347 | -299,304 |
| United States | 213,809 | 140,982 | -72,827 |
| Norway | 314,722 | 25,428 | -289,294 |
| Czechia | 192,791 | 81,507 | -111,284 |
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 | 12,201,738 |
| Netherlands | 8,703,272 |
| Ireland | 3,180,162 |
| Sweden | 1,752,595 |
| France | 836,772 |
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 | 5,938,078 | 6,263,660 | +325,582 |
| Netherlands | 5,237,937 | 3,465,335 | -1,772,602 |
| Ireland | 1,610,568 | 1,569,594 | -40,974 |
| Sweden | 1,266,219 | 486,376 | -779,843 |
| France | 517,565 | 319,207 | -198,358 |
| Czechia | 198,614 | 200,673 | +2,059 |
| Germany | 190,950 | 207,307 | +16,357 |
| Finland | 202,706 | 180,947 | -21,759 |
| United States | 246,229 | 97,369 | -148,860 |
| Belgium | 170,307 | 119,419 | -50,888 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 21,822,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,617,519 |
| Other | 758,266 |
| Air transport | 456,398 |
| Road transport | 42,229 |
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) | 12,258,816 | 9,563,429 | -2,695,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,174,416 | 3,443,103 | +268,687 |
| Other | 482,422 | 275,844 | -206,578 |
| Air transport | 229,694 | 226,704 | -2,990 |
| Road transport | 27,296 | 14,933 | -12,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,078,774 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 4,824,675 |
| Holyhead | 2,980,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,542,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,823,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,691,529 | 3,387,245 | -1,304,284 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,101,999 | 1,722,676 | -1,379,323 |
| Holyhead | 1,415,114 | 1,565,072 | +149,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,356,253 | 1,186,184 | -170,069 |
| Liverpool Docks | 902,614 | 921,329 | +18,715 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,023 | 1,277,239 | +1,062,216 |
| Southampton | 690,003 | 549,000 | -141,003 |
| Dover | 577,126 | 531,605 | -45,521 |
| London | 803,442 | 277,210 | -526,232 |
| Hull | 510,250 | 394,437 | -115,813 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 948,019 |
| India | 582,294 |
| New Zealand | 473,170 |
| France | 357,644 |
| Egypt | 304,457 |
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 | 550,039 | 397,980 | -152,059 |
| India | 168,504 | 413,790 | +245,286 |
| New Zealand | 238,044 | 235,126 | -2,918 |
| France | 135,658 | 221,986 | +86,328 |
| Egypt | 184,315 | 120,142 | -64,173 |
| Morocco | 222,986 | 22,052 | -200,934 |
| South Africa | 95,062 | 132,432 | +37,370 |
| Italy | 103,994 | 112,080 | +8,086 |
| Spain | 66,174 | 85,213 | +19,039 |
| Canada | 64,775 | 64,161 | -614 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 76,294 |
| XI | 67,753 |
| China | 18,635 |
| Belgium | 15,617 |
| Netherlands | 6,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 48,929 | 27,365 | -21,564 |
| XI | 18,592 | 49,161 | +30,569 |
| China | 13,322 | 5,313 | -8,009 |
| Belgium | 10,024 | 5,593 | -4,431 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,162 | +6,162 |
| France | 261 | 0 | -261 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,590,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,176,918 |
| Other | 270,131 |
| Air transport | 123,422 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,246,061 | 1,344,732 | +98,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,031,896 | 1,145,022 | +113,126 |
| Other | 142,857 | 127,274 | -15,583 |
| Air transport | 62,243 | 61,179 | -1,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,251,637 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,023,134 |
| Felixstowe | 703,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 416,560 |
| Southampton | 300,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 408,275 | 843,362 | +435,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 425,360 | 597,774 | +172,414 |
| Felixstowe | 391,058 | 312,558 | -78,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 244,208 | 172,352 | -71,856 |
| Southampton | 187,997 | 112,455 | -75,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,851 | 186,259 | +80,408 |
| 000 | 142,857 | 127,274 | -15,583 |
| Heysham | 142,838 | 88,639 | -54,199 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 200,218 | 0 | -200,218 |
| Holyhead | 88,508 | 95,437 | +6,929 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used for de-icing, dust control, and in food production