Import/export HS code 2828: Hypochlorites and related chemicals
Includes calcium hypochlorite, chlorites, and hypobromites used in cleaning and disinfection
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,663,523 |
| United States | 3,279,620 |
| Germany | 2,509,771 |
| France | 1,607,750 |
| China | 1,422,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,779,639 | 1,883,884 | +104,245 |
| United States | 1,354,008 | 1,925,612 | +571,604 |
| Germany | 1,607,374 | 902,397 | -704,977 |
| France | 539,838 | 1,067,912 | +528,074 |
| China | 910,336 | 512,496 | -397,840 |
| Netherlands | 695,176 | 564,287 | -130,889 |
| Ireland | 763,332 | 415,456 | -347,876 |
| Belgium | 663,913 | 506,383 | -157,530 |
| Portugal | 737,399 | 105,445 | -631,954 |
| Spain | 307,246 | 287,091 | -20,155 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,042,148 |
| United States | 3,777,669 |
| Portugal | 2,271,315 |
| China | 2,069,326 |
| Germany | 1,396,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,044,011 | 1,998,137 | -45,874 |
| United States | 1,738,001 | 2,039,668 | +301,667 |
| Portugal | 1,025,729 | 1,245,586 | +219,857 |
| China | 1,361,822 | 707,504 | -654,318 |
| Germany | 913,729 | 483,045 | -430,684 |
| Spain | 313,048 | 305,764 | -7,284 |
| Japan | 239,172 | 262,373 | +23,201 |
| France | 393,519 | 84,445 | -309,074 |
| Belgium | 176,656 | 119,391 | -57,265 |
| Netherlands | 158,746 | 121,050 | -37,696 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 8,847,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,021,421 |
| Other | 1,563,382 |
| Air transport | 633,372 |
| Road transport | 2,061 |
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) | 5,030,538 | 3,817,403 | -1,213,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,281,343 | 3,740,078 | +458,735 |
| Other | 921,285 | 642,097 | -279,188 |
| Air transport | 426,677 | 206,695 | -219,982 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,061 | +2,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,011,870 |
| Southampton | 1,950,094 |
| Dover | 1,745,506 |
| 000 | 1,563,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,351,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,854,093 | 1,157,777 | -696,316 |
| Southampton | 241,293 | 1,708,801 | +1,467,508 |
| Dover | 1,032,665 | 712,841 | -319,824 |
| 000 | 921,285 | 642,097 | -279,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,176,017 | 175,694 | -1,000,323 |
| Felixstowe | 824,814 | 482,940 | -341,874 |
| Eurotunnel | 279,852 | 838,031 | +558,179 |
| Purfleet | 595,594 | 518,594 | -77,000 |
| Middlesbrough | 483,494 | 501,721 | +18,227 |
| Liverpool Docks | 418,397 | 443,352 | +24,955 |
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 | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,541,449 |
| France | 2,291,146 |
| Norway | 1,412,124 |
| Sweden | 1,402,528 |
| United States | 880,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,990,176 | 6,551,273 | -1,438,903 |
| France | 1,059,743 | 1,231,403 | +171,660 |
| Norway | 690,457 | 721,667 | +31,210 |
| Sweden | 617,790 | 784,738 | +166,948 |
| United States | 476,394 | 404,300 | -72,094 |
| South Africa | 209,750 | 427,501 | +217,751 |
| Germany | 102,429 | 479,063 | +376,634 |
| Denmark | 186,600 | 205,608 | +19,008 |
| Malta | 192,349 | 137,855 | -54,494 |
| Australia | 109,816 | 185,278 | +75,462 |
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 | 430,884 |
| Ireland | 6,546 |
| Czechia | 5,643 |
| United States | 1,027 |
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 | 215,471 | 215,413 | -58 |
| Ireland | 5,654 | 892 | -4,762 |
| Czechia | 5,643 | 0 | -5,643 |
| United States | 1,027 | 0 | -1,027 |
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) | 18,197,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,048,764 |
| Other | 2,146,925 |
| Air transport | 1,510,498 |
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) | 9,362,645 | 8,834,682 | -527,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,674,928 | 1,373,836 | -301,092 |
| Other | 1,225,880 | 921,045 | -304,835 |
| Air transport | 691,007 | 819,491 | +128,484 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 8,634,942 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,420,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,278,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,816,876 |
| 000 | 2,146,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,486,248 | 4,148,694 | -337,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,462,982 | 1,957,139 | +494,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,923,544 | 1,354,722 | -568,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,405,538 | 1,411,338 | +5,800 |
| 000 | 1,225,880 | 921,045 | -304,835 |
| London Gateway Port | 522,764 | 664,072 | +141,308 |
| ZLC | 398,659 | 671,943 | +273,284 |
| Felixstowe | 525,194 | 177,852 | -347,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,284 | 125,922 | -31,362 |
| Southampton | 97,763 | 177,697 | +79,934 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2828
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes calcium hypochlorite, chlorites, and hypobromites used in cleaning and disinfection