Import/export HS code 282739: Various chlorides
Chloride compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 19,924,708 |
| Belgium | 12,658,354 |
| Germany | 7,027,801 |
| United States | 6,433,883 |
| South Korea | 4,401,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,586,274 | 12,338,434 | +4,752,160 |
| Belgium | 6,688,011 | 5,970,343 | -717,668 |
| Germany | 3,089,827 | 3,937,974 | +848,147 |
| United States | 3,568,888 | 2,864,995 | -703,893 |
| South Korea | 1,719,004 | 2,682,091 | +963,087 |
| China | 1,250,632 | 1,354,822 | +104,190 |
| Netherlands | 69,278 | 599,716 | +530,438 |
| Spain | 376,770 | 289,821 | -86,949 |
| Israel | 270,299 | 220,099 | -50,200 |
| India | 126,341 | 190,973 | +64,632 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 19,982,007 |
| Belgium | 11,650,672 |
| Germany | 6,779,028 |
| United States | 6,069,328 |
| South Korea | 5,089,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,058,888 | 11,923,119 | +3,864,231 |
| Belgium | 5,697,924 | 5,952,748 | +254,824 |
| Germany | 3,010,426 | 3,768,602 | +758,176 |
| United States | 3,462,753 | 2,606,575 | -856,178 |
| South Korea | 1,944,070 | 3,145,844 | +1,201,774 |
| China | 1,382,928 | 2,064,222 | +681,294 |
| Spain | 344,162 | 330,382 | -13,780 |
| Israel | 371,814 | 220,099 | -151,715 |
| India | 250,568 | 240,451 | -10,117 |
| United Kingdom | 272,967 | 158,955 | -114,012 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 29,095,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,217,057 |
| Air transport | 1,388,547 |
| Other | 91,749 |
| Road transport | 84,310 |
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) | 13,845,756 | 15,249,464 | +1,403,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,276,406 | 14,940,651 | +4,664,245 |
| Air transport | 819,761 | 568,786 | -250,975 |
| Other | 36,837 | 54,912 | +18,075 |
| Road transport | 30,575 | 53,735 | +23,160 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 19,019,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,621,478 |
| Southampton | 12,197,581 |
| London | 3,945,565 |
| Dover | 1,476,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,866,552 | 11,152,906 | +3,286,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,908,970 | 6,712,508 | +803,538 |
| Southampton | 5,435,793 | 6,761,788 | +1,325,995 |
| London | 1,873,647 | 2,071,918 | +198,271 |
| Dover | 689,579 | 787,088 | +97,509 |
| London Stansted Airport | 465,721 | 311,160 | -154,561 |
| Felixstowe | 441,317 | 283,355 | -157,962 |
| Liverpool Docks | 436,081 | 117,089 | -318,992 |
| Poole | 26,355 | 490,634 | +464,279 |
| Middlesbrough | 366,040 | 146,425 | -219,615 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,692,450 |
| France | 12,543,539 |
| Spain | 10,632,893 |
| Germany | 2,553,570 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,001,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,033,130 | 8,659,320 | +1,626,190 |
| France | 6,264,528 | 6,279,011 | +14,483 |
| Spain | 8,413,770 | 2,219,123 | -6,194,647 |
| Germany | 1,633,885 | 919,685 | -714,200 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 960,119 | 1,041,389 | +81,270 |
| Malaysia | 1,629,073 | 217,149 | -1,411,924 |
| Netherlands | 1,141,776 | 648,611 | -493,165 |
| Belgium | 639,266 | 848,443 | +209,177 |
| Turkey | 467,607 | 934,538 | +466,931 |
| Taiwan | 851,891 | 428,497 | -423,394 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 69,127 |
| XI | 3,354 |
| India | 45 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 41,461 | 27,666 | -13,795 |
| XI | 666 | 2,688 | +2,022 |
| India | 45 | 0 | -45 |
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) | 32,433,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,654,122 |
| Air transport | 1,053,488 |
| Road transport | 154,164 |
| Other | 89,306 |
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) | 19,724,791 | 12,708,504 | -7,016,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,345,224 | 11,308,898 | -36,326 |
| Air transport | 572,421 | 481,067 | -91,354 |
| Road transport | 154,164 | 0 | -154,164 |
| Other | 42,396 | 46,910 | +4,514 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 18,282,491 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,065,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,849,279 |
| Dover | 7,613,835 |
| Portsmouth | 3,507,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,772,200 | 9,510,291 | +738,091 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,589,869 | 3,475,196 | -7,114,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,826,472 | 4,022,807 | +196,335 |
| Dover | 5,226,056 | 2,387,779 | -2,838,277 |
| Portsmouth | 1,262,227 | 2,245,483 | +983,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 459,838 | 910,986 | +451,148 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,603 | 304,011 | +24,408 |
| Felixstowe | 44,265 | 530,573 | +486,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 274,058 | 261,671 | -12,387 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,348 | 270,252 | +85,904 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 282739
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications