Import/export HS code 28273920: Iron chlorides
Chloride compounds made from iron, used in water treatment and metal processing
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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 | 17,292,263 |
| Belgium | 11,941,744 |
| Germany | 2,440,977 |
| Netherlands | 398,674 |
| China | 161,919 |
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 | 7,837,592 | 9,454,671 | +1,617,079 |
| Belgium | 6,352,344 | 5,589,400 | -762,944 |
| Germany | 1,509,192 | 931,785 | -577,407 |
| Netherlands | 48,609 | 350,065 | +301,456 |
| China | 97,952 | 63,967 | -33,985 |
| Ireland | 0 | 85,643 | +85,643 |
| Switzerland | 30,304 | 50,519 | +20,215 |
| Turkey | 7,475 | 43,000 | +35,525 |
| United States | 27,945 | 4,460 | -23,485 |
| Finland | 12,596 | 17,721 | +5,125 |
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 | 17,716,728 |
| Belgium | 11,452,199 |
| Germany | 2,756,410 |
| China | 182,568 |
| Netherlands | 152,403 |
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 | 8,470,268 | 9,246,460 | +776,192 |
| Belgium | 5,707,075 | 5,745,124 | +38,049 |
| Germany | 1,549,200 | 1,207,210 | -341,990 |
| China | 105,456 | 77,112 | -28,344 |
| Netherlands | 20,394 | 132,009 | +111,615 |
| United States | 65,449 | 52,096 | -13,353 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 71,663 | +71,663 |
| Turkey | 7,475 | 43,000 | +35,525 |
| Egypt | 27,347 | 0 | -27,347 |
| India | 7,615 | 3,351 | -4,264 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,397,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,029,189 |
| Road transport | 76,291 |
| Air transport | 48,077 |
| Other | 15,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,778,453 | 9,618,553 | +840,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,133,857 | 6,895,332 | -238,525 |
| Road transport | 30,304 | 45,987 | +15,683 |
| Air transport | 28,717 | 19,360 | -9,357 |
| Other | 0 | 15,696 | +15,696 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 15,997,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,803,470 |
| London | 3,269,300 |
| Middlesbrough | 409,052 |
| Felixstowe | 216,143 |
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 | 7,629,041 | 8,368,190 | +739,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,021,104 | 5,782,366 | -238,738 |
| London | 1,519,831 | 1,749,469 | +229,638 |
| Middlesbrough | 268,700 | 140,352 | -128,348 |
| Felixstowe | 111,033 | 105,110 | -5,923 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 151,284 | 47,157 | -104,127 |
| Hull | 103,500 | 93,468 | -10,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,589 | 70,245 | +16,656 |
| Dover | 18,584 | 71,180 | +52,596 |
| ZLC | 30,304 | 53,679 | +23,375 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 884,173 |
| Ireland | 112,715 |
| South Korea | 32,598 |
| Germany | 26,709 |
| Faroe Islands | 6,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 205,173 | 679,000 | +473,827 |
| Ireland | 65,142 | 47,573 | -17,569 |
| South Korea | 9,216 | 23,382 | +14,166 |
| Germany | 15,054 | 11,655 | -3,399 |
| Faroe Islands | 6,545 | 0 | -6,545 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,676 | 1,499 | -1,177 |
| South Africa | 3,620 | 0 | -3,620 |
| United States | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,877 | +1,877 |
| Belgium | 911 | 0 | -911 |
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 | 70,216 |
| 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 | 43,242 | 26,974 | -16,268 |
| 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) | 926,167 |
| Other | 85,561 |
| Air transport | 60,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,121 |
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) | 247,869 | 678,298 | +430,429 |
| Other | 43,287 | 42,274 | -1,013 |
| Air transport | 19,228 | 41,746 | +22,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 453 | 2,668 | +2,215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 890,348 |
| 000 | 85,561 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,538 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,141 |
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 | 217,349 | 672,999 | +455,650 |
| 000 | 43,287 | 42,274 | -1,013 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,216 | 33,322 | +24,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,855 | 0 | -21,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,216 | 6,925 | +5,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,296 | 1,499 | -4,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,545 | 0 | -6,545 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,299 | +5,299 |
| Dover | 453 | 2,668 | +2,215 |
| ZLC | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28273920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds made from iron, used in water treatment and metal processing