Import/export HS code 282760: Iodides and iodide oxides
Compounds containing iodine, used in medicine, photography, and chemical processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,620,993 |
| Germany | 1,262,940 |
| India | 1,027,627 |
| France | 645,493 |
| Belgium | 308,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,027,080 | 593,913 | -433,167 |
| Germany | 602,098 | 660,842 | +58,744 |
| India | 846,255 | 181,372 | -664,883 |
| France | 86,834 | 558,659 | +471,825 |
| Belgium | 136,468 | 171,923 | +35,455 |
| United States | 61,661 | 38,975 | -22,686 |
| Canada | 0 | 60,844 | +60,844 |
| China | 9,680 | 42,129 | +32,449 |
| Norway | 23,498 | 10,899 | -12,599 |
| Switzerland | 5,651 | 14,396 | +8,745 |
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 | 1,782,635 |
| Germany | 1,163,983 |
| France | 891,004 |
| Viet Nam | 348,899 |
| Chile | 236,468 |
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 | 1,183,922 | 598,713 | -585,209 |
| Germany | 771,711 | 392,272 | -379,439 |
| France | 239,106 | 651,898 | +412,792 |
| Viet Nam | 253,062 | 95,837 | -157,225 |
| Chile | 145,519 | 90,949 | -54,570 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 173,167 | +173,167 |
| United States | 93,577 | 65,434 | -28,143 |
| Brazil | 51,806 | 62,937 | +11,131 |
| Netherlands | 4,132 | 95,146 | +91,014 |
| Canada | 3,020 | 64,190 | +61,170 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 2,730,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,264,101 |
| Air transport | 1,193,481 |
| Road transport | 12,569 |
| Other | 33 |
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) | 1,211,767 | 1,518,290 | +306,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 726,417 | 537,684 | -188,733 |
| Air transport | 893,855 | 299,626 | -594,229 |
| Road transport | 2,839 | 9,730 | +6,891 |
| Other | 33 | 0 | -33 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,224,863 |
| Dover | 579,185 |
| Manchester Airport | 547,360 |
| Felixstowe | 499,131 |
| Eurotunnel | 452,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 930,765 | 294,098 | -636,667 |
| Dover | 153,781 | 425,404 | +271,623 |
| Manchester Airport | 503,527 | 43,833 | -459,694 |
| Felixstowe | 297,096 | 202,035 | -95,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,409 | 374,397 | +295,988 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 359,330 | +359,330 |
| Birmingham Airport | 188,710 | 139,433 | -49,277 |
| London | 224,937 | 86,479 | -138,458 |
| Killingholme | 179,545 | 33,118 | -146,427 |
| Thamesport | 7,043 | 192,852 | +185,809 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Mining support service activities | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 67 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 51 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 50 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 37 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 37 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 30 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 18 |
| OXUNIPRINT LIMITED | 11 |
| WILLIAM BLYTHE LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,562,532 |
| France | 3,124,361 |
| China | 3,003,320 |
| Netherlands | 1,075,105 |
| Saudi Arabia | 825,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,214,657 | 4,347,875 | -8,866,782 |
| France | 873,722 | 2,250,639 | +1,376,917 |
| China | 1,701,254 | 1,302,066 | -399,188 |
| Netherlands | 924,337 | 150,768 | -773,569 |
| Saudi Arabia | 412,221 | 412,921 | +700 |
| Switzerland | 349,211 | 193,398 | -155,813 |
| Egypt | 354,216 | 142,191 | -212,025 |
| Ireland | 154,742 | 129,455 | -25,287 |
| South Africa | 128,662 | 155,174 | +26,512 |
| Italy | 206,725 | 19,304 | -187,421 |
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 | 14,756 |
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 | 5,755 | 9,001 | +3,246 |
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) | 22,576,632 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,687,940 |
| Air transport | 320,888 |
| Other | 15,710 |
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) | 15,376,157 | 7,200,475 | -8,175,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,394,581 | 2,293,359 | -1,101,222 |
| Air transport | 202,765 | 118,123 | -84,642 |
| Other | 6,243 | 9,467 | +3,224 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,506,397 |
| Felixstowe | 4,984,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,341,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,726,770 |
| Southampton | 1,723,344 |
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 | 9,602,270 | 1,904,127 | -7,698,143 |
| Felixstowe | 2,980,159 | 2,004,775 | -975,384 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,403,330 | 1,937,726 | -465,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,618,407 | 2,108,363 | +489,956 |
| Southampton | 1,103,320 | 620,024 | -483,296 |
| London Gateway Port | 894,857 | 656,035 | -238,822 |
| Holyhead | 85,005 | 79,940 | -5,065 |
| London | 15,806 | 137,235 | +121,429 |
| Manchester Airport | 74,985 | 40,976 | -34,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,238 | 42,868 | -18,370 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282760
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds containing iodine, used in medicine, photography, and chemical processes