Import/export HS code 282749: Various chlorides
Chloride compounds not listed elsewhere, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 11,609,715 |
| China | 5,431,633 |
| Netherlands | 2,797,214 |
| United States | 2,781,295 |
| Belgium | 783,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,885,042 | 5,724,673 | -160,369 |
| China | 3,091,879 | 2,339,754 | -752,125 |
| Netherlands | 1,529,008 | 1,268,206 | -260,802 |
| United States | 1,057,913 | 1,723,382 | +665,469 |
| Belgium | 263,814 | 519,644 | +255,830 |
| Germany | 271,330 | 177,552 | -93,778 |
| Poland | 0 | 141,020 | +141,020 |
| Italy | 72,190 | 886 | -71,304 |
| Ireland | 19,293 | 45,183 | +25,890 |
| Slovakia | 36,250 | 0 | -36,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 12,317,109 |
| China | 5,509,676 |
| United States | 4,307,060 |
| Germany | 740,802 |
| Poland | 478,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,243,336 | 6,073,773 | -169,563 |
| China | 3,114,956 | 2,394,720 | -720,236 |
| United States | 1,964,008 | 2,343,052 | +379,044 |
| Germany | 223,103 | 517,699 | +294,596 |
| Poland | 180,835 | 297,522 | +116,687 |
| United Kingdom | 147,682 | 39,029 | -108,653 |
| Mexico | 72,190 | 0 | -72,190 |
| Slovakia | 36,250 | 0 | -36,250 |
| Spain | 27,931 | 2,099 | -25,832 |
| Netherlands | 2,505 | 23,697 | +21,192 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 19,975,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,585,714 |
| Other | 588,713 |
| Air transport | 122,646 |
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) | 10,066,582 | 9,909,182 | -157,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,836,407 | 1,749,307 | -87,100 |
| Other | 280,590 | 308,123 | +27,533 |
| Air transport | 82,204 | 40,442 | -41,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,975,494 |
| Felixstowe | 7,254,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,710,799 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,584,538 |
| Southampton | 1,582,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,049,103 | 3,926,391 | -122,712 |
| Felixstowe | 3,403,692 | 3,851,280 | +447,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,587,283 | 1,123,516 | -463,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,470,184 | 1,114,354 | -355,830 |
| Southampton | 718,594 | 864,247 | +145,653 |
| 000 | 280,590 | 308,123 | +27,533 |
| London | 85,674 | 426,930 | +341,256 |
| Dover | 172,164 | 191,129 | +18,965 |
| Harwich | 176,128 | 80,741 | -95,387 |
| Killingholme | 171,874 | 14,816 | -157,058 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 102 |
| TRONOX PIGMENT UK LIMITED | 65 |
| UNIFRAX LIMITED | 56 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 55 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 52 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 46 |
| UNILEVER UK LIMITED | 29 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| ORFFA UK LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,698,581 |
| Germany | 1,250,277 |
| Brazil | 453,829 |
| Italy | 417,128 |
| Netherlands | 410,515 |
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 | 1,255,882 | 442,699 | -813,183 |
| Germany | 747,774 | 502,503 | -245,271 |
| Brazil | 155,051 | 298,778 | +143,727 |
| Italy | 270,085 | 147,043 | -123,042 |
| Netherlands | 254,518 | 155,997 | -98,521 |
| Canada | 206,968 | 199,492 | -7,476 |
| Poland | 237,654 | 81,724 | -155,930 |
| Thailand | 62,395 | 113,967 | +51,572 |
| Taiwan | 64,400 | 98,722 | +34,322 |
| United States | 142,103 | 9,314 | -132,789 |
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 | 13,663 |
| XI | 6,536 |
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 | 6,636 | 7,027 | +391 |
| XI | 1,887 | 4,649 | +2,762 |
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) | 3,975,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,369,092 |
| Air transport | 217,344 |
| Other | 20,304 |
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) | 2,467,136 | 1,508,142 | -958,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,392,215 | 976,877 | -415,338 |
| Air transport | 17,214 | 200,130 | +182,916 |
| Other | 8,523 | 11,781 | +3,258 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,180,075 |
| London | 1,001,871 |
| Southampton | 999,799 |
| Dover | 946,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 370,834 |
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 | 1,381,792 | 798,283 | -583,509 |
| London | 848,770 | 153,101 | -695,669 |
| Southampton | 415,266 | 584,533 | +169,267 |
| Dover | 560,284 | 385,974 | -174,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 316,954 | 53,880 | -263,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,480 | 258,146 | +191,666 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,514 | 198,997 | +194,483 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,451 | 61,361 | -10,090 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 52,758 | 77,642 | +24,884 |
| Harwich | 37,788 | 64,149 | +26,361 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 282749
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various industries