Import/export HS code 283340: Peroxosulphates (persulphates)
Chemical compounds used as oxidizing agents in hair bleach, cleaning products, and industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,213,898 |
| Germany | 1,929,292 |
| France | 756,488 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 502,530 |
| Turkey | 302,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,597,456 | 616,442 | -981,014 |
| Germany | 956,546 | 972,746 | +16,200 |
| France | 350,459 | 406,029 | +55,570 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 500,160 | 2,370 | -497,790 |
| Turkey | 163,740 | 139,054 | -24,686 |
| Belgium | 110,573 | 81,592 | -28,981 |
| Taiwan | 68,299 | 75,793 | +7,494 |
| Netherlands | 84,369 | 44,198 | -40,171 |
| United States | 24,264 | 6,248 | -18,016 |
| Slovenia | 4,659 | 15,667 | +11,008 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,522,419 |
| Germany | 1,903,977 |
| Turkey | 435,644 |
| France | 310,853 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 262,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,901,685 | 620,734 | -1,280,951 |
| Germany | 925,414 | 978,563 | +53,149 |
| Turkey | 250,881 | 184,763 | -66,118 |
| France | 152,561 | 158,292 | +5,731 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 262,181 | 0 | -262,181 |
| Japan | 88,598 | 152,584 | +63,986 |
| United States | 156,665 | 67,767 | -88,898 |
| Taiwan | 55,731 | 82,981 | +27,250 |
| Czechia | 45,571 | 64,599 | +19,028 |
| Slovenia | 20,933 | 22,046 | +1,113 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,518,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,678,273 |
| Air transport | 33,586 |
| Rail transport | 27,125 |
| Other | 2,307 |
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) | 2,441,784 | 1,077,201 | -1,364,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,383,955 | 1,294,318 | -89,637 |
| Air transport | 16,176 | 17,410 | +1,234 |
| Rail transport | 27,125 | 0 | -27,125 |
| Other | 1,223 | 1,084 | -139 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,169,077 |
| Dover | 1,062,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,034,536 |
| Killingholme | 247,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,444,963 | 724,114 | -1,720,849 |
| Dover | 535,039 | 527,532 | -7,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 445,307 | 589,229 | +143,922 |
| Killingholme | 173,733 | 74,099 | -99,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,817 | 177,489 | +169,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,090 | 84,753 | +40,663 |
| Purfleet | 85,150 | 40,192 | -44,958 |
| London | 27,596 | 81,775 | +54,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,377 | 41,038 | +4,661 |
| Southampton | 34,617 | 0 | -34,617 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 144,280 |
| Indonesia | 87,681 |
| Egypt | 37,840 |
| Belgium | 19,085 |
| Ireland | 17,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 26,200 | 118,080 | +91,880 |
| Indonesia | 44,181 | 43,500 | -681 |
| Egypt | 0 | 37,840 | +37,840 |
| Belgium | 16,079 | 3,006 | -13,073 |
| Ireland | 6,128 | 11,087 | +4,959 |
| France | 1,326 | 14,513 | +13,187 |
| China | 13,646 | 0 | -13,646 |
| Norway | 2,859 | 6,202 | +3,343 |
| Falkland Islands | 5,460 | 0 | -5,460 |
| Thailand | 2,817 | 0 | -2,817 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 550 | 0 | -550 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,449 |
| Air transport | 7,376 |
| Other | 558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,242 | 200,771 | +109,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,834 | 36,615 | +10,781 |
| Air transport | 2,817 | 4,559 | +1,742 |
| Other | 558 | 0 | -558 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 204,532 |
| Felixstowe | 82,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,574 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,992 |
| Hull | 10,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 41,601 | 162,931 | +121,330 |
| Felixstowe | 44,181 | 37,840 | -6,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,859 | 20,715 | +17,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,179 | 4,813 | -2,366 |
| Hull | 10,226 | 0 | -10,226 |
| Heysham | 4,600 | 4,624 | +24 |
| Holyhead | 970 | 6,463 | +5,493 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,817 | 3,423 | +606 |
| Southampton | 5,460 | 0 | -5,460 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283340
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds used as oxidizing agents in hair bleach, cleaning products, and industrial processes