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 | 2,539,270 |
| Ireland | 2,024,786 |
| Israel | 1,496,480 |
| China | 1,367,710 |
| United States | 933,734 |
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 | 1,597,893 | 941,377 | -656,516 |
| Ireland | 1,046,752 | 978,034 | -68,718 |
| Israel | 949,523 | 546,957 | -402,566 |
| China | 774,578 | 593,132 | -181,446 |
| United States | 520,518 | 413,216 | -107,302 |
| India | 201,213 | 149,803 | -51,410 |
| Germany | 157,616 | 111,310 | -46,306 |
| Czechia | 146,996 | 96,716 | -50,280 |
| Japan | 150,365 | 81,973 | -68,392 |
| Switzerland | 93,812 | 52,779 | -41,033 |
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 | 2,261,857 |
| Ireland | 1,997,685 |
| Israel | 1,498,272 |
| China | 1,385,340 |
| United States | 961,856 |
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 | 1,407,199 | 854,658 | -552,541 |
| Ireland | 1,045,280 | 952,405 | -92,875 |
| Israel | 951,315 | 546,957 | -404,358 |
| China | 783,723 | 601,617 | -182,106 |
| United States | 547,612 | 414,244 | -133,368 |
| Czechia | 222,477 | 210,632 | -11,845 |
| India | 201,213 | 149,803 | -51,410 |
| Germany | 168,203 | 111,303 | -56,900 |
| Japan | 158,395 | 81,973 | -76,422 |
| Switzerland | 54,331 | 37,428 | -16,903 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,926,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,025,607 |
| Air transport | 517,850 |
| Other | 218,248 |
| Road transport | 127,703 |
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) | 3,286,209 | 1,640,223 | -1,645,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,028,617 | 1,996,990 | -31,627 |
| Air transport | 202,347 | 315,503 | +113,156 |
| Other | 158,017 | 60,231 | -97,786 |
| Road transport | 75,418 | 52,285 | -23,133 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,875,287 |
| Felixstowe | 1,867,655 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,643,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 944,100 |
| Southampton | 744,211 |
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 | 922,882 | 952,405 | +29,523 |
| Felixstowe | 1,280,250 | 587,405 | -692,845 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,099,979 | 543,871 | -556,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 505,368 | 438,732 | -66,636 |
| Southampton | 419,369 | 324,842 | -94,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,844 | 331,467 | +139,623 |
| Dover | 138,282 | 154,409 | +16,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,197 | 169,299 | +88,102 |
| 000 | 158,017 | 60,231 | -97,786 |
| Harwich | 116,191 | 98,768 | -17,423 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 100 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 98 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 73 |
| WESTLAB LTD | 58 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 48 |
| J.C. PEACOCK & CO., LIMITED | 46 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 43 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 42 |
| KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD | 37 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | 153,859 |
| United States | 125,702 |
| Ireland | 110,898 |
| Japan | 65,534 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,843 |
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 | 59,549 | 94,310 | +34,761 |
| United States | 91,819 | 33,883 | -57,936 |
| Ireland | 51,103 | 59,795 | +8,692 |
| Japan | 28,584 | 36,950 | +8,366 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,065 | 26,778 | -4,287 |
| India | 33,715 | 17,930 | -15,785 |
| Switzerland | 36,160 | 14,054 | -22,106 |
| Netherlands | 36,578 | 13,340 | -23,238 |
| Sweden | 15,844 | 19,158 | +3,314 |
| Kuwait | 6,210 | 12,420 | +6,210 |
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 | 44,068 |
| XI | 26,568 |
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 | 23,142 | 20,926 | -2,216 |
| XI | 18,005 | 8,563 | -9,442 |
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) | 290,770 |
| Air transport | 263,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,802 |
| Other | 75,374 |
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) | 127,120 | 163,650 | +36,530 |
| Air transport | 154,639 | 108,758 | -45,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,338 | 53,464 | -30,874 |
| Other | 41,161 | 34,213 | -6,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,024 |
| Manchester Airport | 83,477 |
| Dover | 75,899 |
| 000 | 75,374 |
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 | 66,266 | 96,725 | +30,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,461 | 62,563 | -27,898 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,413 | 35,064 | -13,349 |
| Dover | 53,927 | 21,972 | -31,955 |
| 000 | 41,161 | 34,213 | -6,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,802 | 20,618 | -184 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,472 | 19,158 | +1,686 |
| Tyne | 20,227 | 12,293 | -7,934 |
| Holyhead | 5,334 | 21,601 | +16,267 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,760 | 3,080 | -20,680 |
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