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 | 2,897,374 |
| Ireland | 2,280,559 |
| Israel | 1,774,176 |
| China | 1,587,644 |
| United States | 1,008,260 |
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 | 1,528,789 | 1,368,585 | -160,204 |
| Ireland | 992,343 | 1,288,216 | +295,873 |
| Israel | 939,443 | 834,733 | -104,710 |
| China | 882,225 | 705,419 | -176,806 |
| United States | 451,840 | 556,420 | +104,580 |
| Germany | 190,719 | 122,425 | -68,294 |
| Czechia | 143,122 | 144,804 | +1,682 |
| India | 137,199 | 149,147 | +11,948 |
| Japan | 137,233 | 93,561 | -43,672 |
| Switzerland | 89,751 | 48,708 | -41,043 |
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 | 2,515,682 |
| Ireland | 2,246,751 |
| Israel | 1,775,968 |
| China | 1,617,942 |
| United States | 1,040,285 |
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 | 1,314,417 | 1,201,265 | -113,152 |
| Ireland | 984,085 | 1,262,666 | +278,581 |
| Israel | 941,235 | 834,733 | -106,502 |
| China | 887,103 | 730,839 | -156,264 |
| United States | 478,934 | 561,351 | +82,417 |
| Czechia | 249,811 | 230,967 | -18,844 |
| Germany | 169,426 | 134,265 | -35,161 |
| India | 137,199 | 149,147 | +11,948 |
| Japan | 137,233 | 128,755 | -8,478 |
| 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 | 6 | +2 |
| 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 5,223,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,798,545 |
| Air transport | 576,049 |
| Other | 298,407 |
| Road transport | 108,195 |
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) | 2,834,301 | 2,389,623 | -444,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,191,785 | 2,606,760 | +414,975 |
| Air transport | 297,288 | 278,761 | -18,527 |
| Other | 182,277 | 116,130 | -66,147 |
| Road transport | 70,863 | 37,332 | -33,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,124,353 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,830,753 |
| Felixstowe | 1,695,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,186,845 |
| Southampton | 956,120 |
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 | 861,687 | 1,262,666 | +400,979 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,085,832 | 744,921 | -340,911 |
| Felixstowe | 1,107,987 | 587,203 | -520,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 575,919 | 610,926 | +35,007 |
| Southampton | 271,520 | 684,600 | +413,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,657 | 402,113 | +124,456 |
| Dover | 191,895 | 165,678 | -26,217 |
| 000 | 182,277 | 116,130 | -66,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,195 | 140,905 | -2,290 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 105 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 102 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 75 |
| WESTLAB LTD | 59 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 53 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 48 |
| J.C. PEACOCK & CO., LIMITED | 48 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 46 |
| 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 | 143,501 |
| Ireland | 142,090 |
| United States | 116,910 |
| India | 103,010 |
| Japan | 77,647 |
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 | 118,516 | 24,985 | -93,531 |
| Ireland | 61,214 | 80,876 | +19,662 |
| United States | 78,811 | 38,099 | -40,712 |
| India | 41,865 | 61,145 | +19,280 |
| Japan | 37,376 | 40,271 | +2,895 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,511 | 30,439 | +6,928 |
| Sweden | 11,160 | 30,318 | +19,158 |
| Switzerland | 14,445 | 14,054 | -391 |
| 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 | 56,672 |
| 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 | 25,149 | 31,523 | +6,374 |
| XI | 18,413 | 16,678 | -1,735 |
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 | 286,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 258,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,326 |
| Other | 96,487 |
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 | 155,038 | 131,513 | -23,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,214 | 97,182 | -64,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,788 | 92,538 | +1,750 |
| Other | 43,562 | 52,925 | +9,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,623 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,441 |
| Manchester Airport | 102,019 |
| 000 | 96,487 |
| 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 | 93,425 | 74,198 | -19,227 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,670 | 25,771 | -82,899 |
| Manchester Airport | 55,835 | 46,184 | -9,651 |
| 000 | 43,562 | 52,925 | +9,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,640 | 61,145 | +29,505 |
| Dover | 47,177 | 21,972 | -25,205 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,788 | 33,527 | +20,739 |
| Holyhead | 14,334 | 19,582 | +5,248 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,894 | 7,468 | -5,426 |
| Tyne | 7,659 | 8,458 | +799 |
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