Import/export HS code 28273930: Cobalt chlorides
Chloride compounds made from cobalt, used in batteries and pigments
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- 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 | 333,487 |
| China | 138,775 |
| Belgium | 23,396 |
| United States | 10,325 |
| Netherlands | 10,200 |
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 | 187,346 | 146,141 | -41,205 |
| China | 0 | 138,775 | +138,775 |
| Belgium | 23,396 | 0 | -23,396 |
| United States | 6,720 | 3,605 | -3,115 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,200 | +10,200 |
| Germany | 1,985 | 1,134 | -851 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 496,840 |
| Netherlands | 10,200 |
| India | 8,846 |
| United States | 2,431 |
| United Kingdom | 985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 211,924 | 284,916 | +72,992 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,200 | +10,200 |
| India | 6,538 | 2,308 | -4,230 |
| United States | 0 | 2,431 | +2,431 |
| United Kingdom | 985 | 0 | -985 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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) | 453,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,417 |
| Air transport | 9,151 |
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) | 185,864 | 267,870 | +82,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,863 | 29,554 | +2,691 |
| Air transport | 6,720 | 2,431 | -4,289 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Jersey | 303,585 |
| London | 139,949 |
| Dover | 28,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,944 |
| Harwich | 12,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey | 185,864 | 117,721 | -68,143 |
| London | 0 | 139,949 | +139,949 |
| Dover | 0 | 28,420 | +28,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,944 | 0 | -14,944 |
| Harwich | 9,934 | 3,000 | -6,934 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,200 | +7,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,547 | 0 | -5,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,985 | 1,134 | -851 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,431 | +2,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,173 | 0 | -1,173 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | 2,634,162 |
| United States | 228,121 |
| Spain | 190,939 |
| Germany | 155,987 |
| Thailand | 154,340 |
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 | 1,091,717 | 1,542,445 | +450,728 |
| United States | 44,154 | 183,967 | +139,813 |
| Spain | 185,685 | 5,254 | -180,431 |
| Germany | 129,120 | 26,867 | -102,253 |
| Thailand | 154,340 | 0 | -154,340 |
| Austria | 74,676 | 0 | -74,676 |
| Poland | 6,246 | 16,779 | +10,533 |
| South Africa | 7,625 | 9,278 | +1,653 |
| Australia | 11,808 | 0 | -11,808 |
| Switzerland | 5,272 | 4,793 | -479 |
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) | 3,075,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 434,091 |
| Air transport | 3,688 |
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) | 1,475,773 | 1,599,658 | +123,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 240,846 | 193,245 | -47,601 |
| Air transport | 1,300 | 2,388 | +1,088 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,254,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 558,929 |
| Southampton | 338,771 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,462 |
| London | 81,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,026,219 | 1,228,496 | +202,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 341,577 | 217,352 | -124,225 |
| Southampton | 154,804 | 183,967 | +29,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,265 | 150,197 | +130,932 |
| London | 81,436 | 0 | -81,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,823 | 9,278 | -52,545 |
| Dover | 24,219 | 945 | -23,274 |
| Holyhead | 5,098 | 2,668 | -2,430 |
| ZLC | 1,300 | 2,388 | +1,088 |
| Harwich | 2,178 | 0 | -2,178 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28273930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds made from cobalt, used in batteries and pigments