Import/export HS code 28273985: Various chlorides
Chloride compounds not specified in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,102,505 |
| Germany | 4,433,131 |
| South Korea | 4,401,095 |
| China | 2,246,563 |
| France | 1,581,811 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,496,208 | 2,606,297 | -889,911 |
| Germany | 1,724,487 | 2,708,644 | +984,157 |
| South Korea | 1,719,004 | 2,682,091 | +963,087 |
| China | 1,129,679 | 1,116,884 | -12,795 |
| France | 177,238 | 1,404,573 | +1,227,335 |
| Spain | 339,729 | 289,821 | -49,908 |
| Israel | 270,299 | 220,099 | -50,200 |
| India | 122,086 | 188,804 | +66,718 |
| Netherlands | 36,259 | 244,261 | +208,002 |
| Belgium | 198,936 | 45,859 | -153,077 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,862,375 |
| South Korea | 5,089,914 |
| Germany | 3,958,198 |
| China | 2,340,368 |
| France | 1,334,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,334,665 | 2,527,710 | -806,955 |
| South Korea | 1,944,070 | 3,145,844 | +1,201,774 |
| Germany | 1,653,957 | 2,304,241 | +650,284 |
| China | 994,165 | 1,346,203 | +352,038 |
| France | 81,375 | 1,253,457 | +1,172,082 |
| Spain | 339,729 | 328,625 | -11,104 |
| Israel | 371,814 | 220,099 | -151,715 |
| India | 236,431 | 234,604 | -1,827 |
| United Kingdom | 238,442 | 30,068 | -208,374 |
| Switzerland | 53,902 | 34,590 | -19,312 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 13,597,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,144,786 |
| Air transport | 1,223,122 |
| Other | 76,053 |
| Road transport | 8,019 |
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) | 6,381,186 | 7,216,537 | +835,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,266,112 | 3,878,674 | +1,612,562 |
| Air transport | 675,888 | 547,234 | -128,654 |
| Other | 36,837 | 39,216 | +2,379 |
| Road transport | 4,327 | 3,692 | -635 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,940,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,620,193 |
| Dover | 1,161,938 |
| London Stansted Airport | 730,373 |
| Poole | 516,989 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,431,538 | 6,508,747 | +1,077,209 |
| Eurotunnel | 982,623 | 1,637,570 | +654,947 |
| Dover | 579,679 | 582,259 | +2,580 |
| London Stansted Airport | 423,233 | 307,140 | -116,093 |
| Poole | 26,355 | 490,634 | +464,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 134,094 | 351,143 | +217,049 |
| Liverpool Docks | 436,081 | 45,426 | -390,655 |
| Felixstowe | 320,700 | 153,154 | -167,546 |
| Portsmouth | 28,864 | 427,776 | +398,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,436 | 276,722 | +146,286 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 15,459,454 |
| Spain | 10,316,162 |
| France | 8,566,466 |
| Malaysia | 1,843,405 |
| Netherlands | 1,600,226 |
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 | 6,986,476 | 8,472,978 | +1,486,502 |
| Spain | 8,145,640 | 2,170,522 | -5,975,118 |
| France | 4,794,542 | 3,771,924 | -1,022,618 |
| Malaysia | 1,629,073 | 214,332 | -1,414,741 |
| Netherlands | 954,855 | 645,371 | -309,484 |
| Belgium | 424,354 | 533,916 | +109,562 |
| China | 237,078 | 716,938 | +479,860 |
| Germany | 276,110 | 313,337 | +37,227 |
| Slovakia | 189,112 | 350,606 | +161,494 |
| Turkey | 65,773 | 416,926 | +351,153 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 666 | 2,688 | +2,022 |
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) | 23,804,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,443,245 |
| Air transport | 954,567 |
| Road transport | 154,164 |
| Other | 4,786 |
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) | 15,368,845 | 8,435,975 | -6,932,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,884,992 | 9,558,253 | +673,261 |
| Air transport | 524,331 | 430,236 | -94,095 |
| Road transport | 154,164 | 0 | -154,164 |
| Other | 842 | 3,944 | +3,102 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,677,060 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,810,350 |
| Dover | 5,474,871 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,057,891 |
| 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 | 6,690,422 | 7,986,638 | +1,296,216 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,563,650 | 2,246,700 | -7,316,950 |
| Dover | 3,759,697 | 1,715,174 | -2,044,523 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,208,975 | 1,848,916 | -360,059 |
| Portsmouth | 1,262,227 | 2,245,483 | +983,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,911 | 708,822 | +594,911 |
| Felixstowe | 38,896 | 522,416 | +483,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 265,631 | 261,671 | -3,960 |
| Liverpool Docks | 157,857 | 268,779 | +110,922 |
| ZLC | 350,971 | 37,590 | -313,381 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28273985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds not specified in other categories