Import/export HS code 282731: Magnesium chlorides
Chloride compounds made from magnesium, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,048,596 |
| Ireland | 2,293,728 |
| Israel | 1,629,158 |
| China | 1,607,152 |
| United States | 1,100,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,605,709 | 1,442,887 | -162,822 |
| Ireland | 905,888 | 1,387,840 | +481,952 |
| Israel | 936,292 | 692,866 | -243,426 |
| China | 820,267 | 786,885 | -33,382 |
| United States | 494,836 | 605,647 | +110,811 |
| India | 205,393 | 173,169 | -32,224 |
| Germany | 181,019 | 141,338 | -39,681 |
| Czechia | 137,930 | 161,292 | +23,362 |
| Japan | 137,366 | 113,946 | -23,420 |
| Switzerland | 91,820 | 53,926 | -37,894 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,685,413 |
| Ireland | 2,261,257 |
| China | 1,638,731 |
| Israel | 1,630,950 |
| United States | 1,128,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,418,988 | 1,266,425 | -152,563 |
| Ireland | 904,306 | 1,356,951 | +452,645 |
| China | 829,412 | 809,319 | -20,093 |
| Israel | 938,084 | 692,866 | -245,218 |
| United States | 521,930 | 606,675 | +84,745 |
| Czechia | 212,484 | 283,832 | +71,348 |
| India | 205,393 | 173,169 | -32,224 |
| Germany | 169,610 | 149,659 | -19,951 |
| Japan | 137,366 | 135,640 | -1,726 |
| Switzerland | 50,571 | 31,045 | -19,526 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Norfolk | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
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 | 7 | +3 |
| Norfolk | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 5,504,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,803,815 |
| Air transport | 569,751 |
| Other | 290,681 |
| Road transport | 115,482 |
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) | 3,140,376 | 2,364,406 | -775,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,008,822 | 2,794,993 | +786,171 |
| Air transport | 212,000 | 357,751 | +145,751 |
| Other | 162,573 | 128,108 | -34,465 |
| Road transport | 72,932 | 42,550 | -30,382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,138,859 |
| Felixstowe | 1,958,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,722,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,200,760 |
| Southampton | 1,033,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 781,908 | 1,356,951 | +575,043 |
| Felixstowe | 1,263,154 | 695,193 | -567,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,082,814 | 639,579 | -443,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 558,589 | 642,171 | +83,582 |
| Southampton | 370,129 | 663,535 | +293,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 216,407 | 414,348 | +197,941 |
| Dover | 144,483 | 200,901 | +56,418 |
| 000 | 162,573 | 128,108 | -34,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,265 | 180,884 | +87,619 |
| Hull | 125,962 | 140,547 | +14,585 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Human health activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 101 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 75 |
| WESTLAB LTD | 59 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 52 |
| J.C. PEACOCK & CO., LIMITED | 48 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 47 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 45 |
| KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD | 38 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 144,800 |
| Ireland | 136,602 |
| United States | 130,852 |
| India | 103,010 |
| Japan | 74,424 |
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 | 47,073 | 97,727 | +50,654 |
| Ireland | 51,731 | 84,871 | +33,140 |
| United States | 92,715 | 38,137 | -54,578 |
| India | 41,865 | 61,145 | +19,280 |
| Japan | 34,328 | 40,096 | +5,768 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,065 | 29,533 | -1,532 |
| Switzerland | 36,160 | 14,054 | -22,106 |
| Sweden | 14,508 | 32,178 | +17,670 |
| Netherlands | 11,862 | 13,340 | +1,478 |
| Kuwait | 10,350 | 8,280 | -2,070 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 55,820 |
| XI | 35,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 23,770 | 32,050 | +8,280 |
| XI | 18,005 | 17,086 | -919 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 303,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 272,302 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,972 |
| Other | 95,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 165,682 | 137,344 | -28,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,548 | 175,754 | +79,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,746 | 95,226 | +480 |
| Other | 41,789 | 53,860 | +12,071 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 182,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,282 |
| 000 | 95,649 |
| Manchester Airport | 95,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,785 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 98,458 | 83,878 | -14,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,038 | 97,244 | +63,206 |
| 000 | 41,789 | 53,860 | +12,071 |
| Manchester Airport | 52,787 | 42,335 | -10,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,952 | 63,833 | +34,881 |
| Dover | 53,927 | 21,972 | -31,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,136 | 35,387 | +19,251 |
| Tyne | 21,883 | 10,637 | -11,246 |
| Holyhead | 5,334 | 22,642 | +17,308 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,184 | 7,468 | -6,716 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282731
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds made from magnesium, used in various industries