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 | 10,759,617 |
| China | 6,022,156 |
| Netherlands | 2,554,531 |
| United States | 2,380,643 |
| Belgium | 546,142 |
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 | 5,922,028 | 4,837,589 | -1,084,439 |
| China | 3,659,430 | 2,362,726 | -1,296,704 |
| Netherlands | 1,533,877 | 1,020,654 | -513,223 |
| United States | 1,460,939 | 919,704 | -541,235 |
| Belgium | 209,066 | 337,076 | +128,010 |
| Germany | 272,251 | 193,543 | -78,708 |
| Italy | 65,485 | 61,126 | -4,359 |
| Ireland | 21,812 | 32,973 | +11,161 |
| Slovakia | 53,078 | 0 | -53,078 |
| Poland | 0 | 41,206 | +41,206 |
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 | 11,365,710 |
| China | 6,084,208 |
| United States | 3,924,137 |
| Germany | 511,776 |
| Poland | 362,922 |
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 | 6,178,686 | 5,187,024 | -991,662 |
| China | 3,677,514 | 2,406,694 | -1,270,820 |
| United States | 2,512,923 | 1,411,214 | -1,101,709 |
| Germany | 176,791 | 334,985 | +158,194 |
| Poland | 183,096 | 179,826 | -3,270 |
| United Kingdom | 133,038 | 53,673 | -79,365 |
| Mexico | 11,950 | 60,240 | +48,290 |
| Slovakia | 53,078 | 0 | -53,078 |
| Spain | 27,931 | 2,099 | -25,832 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,313 | +9,313 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Norfolk | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 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) | 19,277,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,166,568 |
| Other | 530,521 |
| Air transport | 123,434 |
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) | 11,077,839 | 8,199,163 | -2,878,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,818,320 | 1,348,248 | -470,072 |
| Other | 310,638 | 219,883 | -90,755 |
| Air transport | 37,467 | 85,967 | +48,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,602,334 |
| Felixstowe | 6,888,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,708,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,180,334 |
| Southampton | 1,899,711 |
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 | 4,597,860 | 3,004,474 | -1,593,386 |
| Felixstowe | 3,239,175 | 3,648,826 | +409,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,784,035 | 924,170 | -859,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,414,110 | 766,224 | -647,886 |
| Southampton | 1,177,587 | 722,124 | -455,463 |
| 000 | 310,638 | 219,883 | -90,755 |
| Harwich | 225,384 | 80,998 | -144,386 |
| London | 34,747 | 242,902 | +208,155 |
| Dover | 135,108 | 69,595 | -65,513 |
| Killingholme | 153,354 | 31,624 | -121,730 |
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 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 97 |
| TRONOX PIGMENT UK LIMITED | 63 |
| UNIFRAX LIMITED | 56 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 51 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 48 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 41 |
| UNILEVER UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ORFFA UK LIMITED | 24 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 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 | 1,816,774 |
| Germany | 1,330,628 |
| Italy | 483,747 |
| Poland | 433,592 |
| Netherlands | 423,875 |
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 | 1,141,128 | 675,646 | -465,482 |
| Germany | 726,414 | 604,214 | -122,200 |
| Italy | 321,697 | 162,050 | -159,647 |
| Poland | 298,656 | 134,936 | -163,720 |
| Netherlands | 235,544 | 188,331 | -47,213 |
| Canada | 147,829 | 194,188 | +46,359 |
| Brazil | 127,281 | 123,568 | -3,713 |
| Thailand | 161,542 | 62,800 | -98,742 |
| United States | 191,237 | 3,566 | -187,671 |
| Nigeria | 160,849 | 0 | -160,849 |
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 | 11,813 |
| XI | 1,887 |
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 | 5,542 | 6,271 | +729 |
| XI | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
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) | 4,079,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,645,878 |
| Air transport | 24,938 |
| Other | 13,737 |
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) | 2,343,466 | 1,735,809 | -607,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,710,376 | 935,502 | -774,874 |
| Air transport | 7,247 | 17,691 | +10,444 |
| Other | 7,429 | 6,308 | -1,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,326,910 |
| London | 1,234,420 |
| Dover | 921,649 |
| Southampton | 892,136 |
| London Gateway Port | 484,791 |
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 | 1,433,655 | 893,255 | -540,400 |
| London | 936,279 | 298,141 | -638,138 |
| Dover | 384,887 | 536,762 | +151,875 |
| Southampton | 465,714 | 426,422 | -39,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 417,314 | 67,477 | -349,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,550 | 233,716 | +144,166 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,590 | 73,664 | -43,926 |
| Harwich | 66,336 | 54,699 | -11,637 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 46,927 | 69,842 | +22,915 |
| Hull | 75,096 | 17,333 | -57,763 |
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