Import/export HS code 282810: Calcium hypochlorite
A type of hypochlorite used for water treatment, bleaching, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,429,039 |
| France | 1,188,222 |
| Belgium | 965,161 |
| China | 738,330 |
| Portugal | 579,266 |
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 | 808,929 | 2,620,110 | +1,811,181 |
| France | 128,313 | 1,059,909 | +931,596 |
| Belgium | 736,298 | 228,863 | -507,435 |
| China | 285,550 | 452,780 | +167,230 |
| Portugal | 579,266 | 0 | -579,266 |
| Germany | 252,767 | 104,238 | -148,529 |
| Peru | 123,099 | 0 | -123,099 |
| Ireland | 17,658 | 20,023 | +2,365 |
| Netherlands | 29,563 | 2,363 | -27,200 |
| Chile | 0 | 31,038 | +31,038 |
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 | 3,553,731 |
| Portugal | 2,104,519 |
| China | 1,370,986 |
| United Kingdom | 224,506 |
| Peru | 123,099 |
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 | 882,369 | 2,671,362 | +1,788,993 |
| Portugal | 1,075,112 | 1,029,407 | -45,705 |
| China | 752,364 | 618,622 | -133,742 |
| United Kingdom | 80,924 | 143,582 | +62,658 |
| Peru | 123,099 | 0 | -123,099 |
| Japan | 50,282 | 0 | -50,282 |
| Chile | 0 | 31,038 | +31,038 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,768 | +8,768 |
| Italy | 2,832 | 0 | -2,832 |
| France | 2,495 | 0 | -2,495 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 4,338,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,042,132 |
| Air transport | 94,292 |
| Other | 34,203 |
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) | 1,225,047 | 3,113,129 | +1,888,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,714,141 | 1,327,991 | -386,150 |
| Air transport | 32,633 | 61,659 | +29,026 |
| Other | 17,658 | 16,545 | -1,113 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,784,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,115,576 |
| Purfleet | 1,057,228 |
| Felixstowe | 993,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 582,516 |
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 | 144,677 | 2,639,919 | +2,495,242 |
| Eurotunnel | 229,528 | 886,048 | +656,520 |
| Purfleet | 821,253 | 235,975 | -585,278 |
| Felixstowe | 482,738 | 511,105 | +28,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 582,516 | 0 | -582,516 |
| London | 479,186 | 73,052 | -406,134 |
| Immingham Docks | 76,878 | 11,713 | -65,165 |
| Dover | 5,143 | 74,142 | +68,999 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,229 | 55,475 | +54,246 |
| Killingholme | 31,803 | 3,875 | -27,928 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 2,725,589 |
| South Africa | 650,898 |
| United States | 506,728 |
| Denmark | 458,819 |
| Australia | 99,505 |
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 | 947,978 | 1,777,611 | +829,633 |
| South Africa | 232,672 | 418,226 | +185,554 |
| United States | 278,879 | 227,849 | -51,030 |
| Denmark | 197,820 | 260,999 | +63,179 |
| Australia | 0 | 99,505 | +99,505 |
| Netherlands | 18,300 | 37,285 | +18,985 |
| Libya | 38,054 | 7,456 | -30,598 |
| Indonesia | 41,606 | 0 | -41,606 |
| Italy | 0 | 37,961 | +37,961 |
| Ireland | 26,088 | 10,751 | -15,337 |
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) | 2,887,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,837,923 |
| Air transport | 75,048 |
| Other | 10,549 |
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) | 1,051,209 | 1,836,190 | +784,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 753,231 | 1,084,692 | +331,461 |
| Air transport | 57,621 | 17,427 | -40,194 |
| Other | 8,786 | 1,763 | -7,023 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,765,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 974,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 574,212 |
| Southampton | 273,447 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,041 |
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 | 967,154 | 1,797,956 | +830,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 444,995 | 529,310 | +84,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 248,738 | 325,474 | +76,736 |
| Southampton | 26,639 | 246,808 | +220,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 100,807 | 5,234 | -95,573 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,015 | 11,689 | -42,326 |
| 000 | 8,786 | 1,763 | -7,023 |
| Harwich | 9,150 | 0 | -9,150 |
| London | 5,054 | 2,732 | -2,322 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,456 | +7,456 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of hypochlorite used for water treatment, bleaching, and disinfection