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 | 2,179,148 |
| Germany | 1,920,464 |
| France | 770,931 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 472,496 |
| Turkey | 267,044 |
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 | 1,518,750 | 660,398 | -858,352 |
| Germany | 955,006 | 965,458 | +10,452 |
| France | 339,388 | 431,543 | +92,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 470,126 | 2,370 | -467,756 |
| Turkey | 159,975 | 107,069 | -52,906 |
| Belgium | 118,536 | 82,516 | -36,020 |
| Taiwan | 68,299 | 75,793 | +7,494 |
| Netherlands | 89,358 | 35,155 | -54,203 |
| India | 0 | 25,916 | +25,916 |
| Slovenia | 4,659 | 19,266 | +14,607 |
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 | 2,485,308 |
| Germany | 1,897,432 |
| Turkey | 401,873 |
| France | 313,353 |
| Japan | 245,351 |
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 | 1,820,618 | 664,690 | -1,155,928 |
| Germany | 934,755 | 962,677 | +27,922 |
| Turkey | 248,375 | 153,498 | -94,877 |
| France | 144,746 | 168,607 | +23,861 |
| Japan | 87,238 | 158,113 | +70,875 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 232,147 | 0 | -232,147 |
| United States | 147,267 | 72,884 | -74,383 |
| Taiwan | 58,062 | 81,134 | +23,072 |
| Czechia | 45,571 | 64,599 | +19,028 |
| Slovenia | 18,480 | 25,645 | +7,165 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,477,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,640,325 |
| Air transport | 34,653 |
| 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) | 2,346,386 | 1,130,852 | -1,215,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,350,372 | 1,289,953 | -60,419 |
| Air transport | 16,176 | 18,477 | +2,301 |
| 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 | 3,055,699 |
| Dover | 1,087,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,028,199 |
| Killingholme | 260,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,562 |
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 | 2,313,954 | 741,745 | -1,572,209 |
| Dover | 513,900 | 573,150 | +59,250 |
| Eurotunnel | 439,661 | 588,538 | +148,877 |
| Killingholme | 211,608 | 49,257 | -162,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,817 | 197,745 | +189,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,090 | 88,463 | +44,373 |
| Purfleet | 85,150 | 40,192 | -44,958 |
| London | 28,836 | 80,535 | +51,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,038 | 39,758 | +4,720 |
| Thamesport | 15,691 | 4,628 | -11,063 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
12 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Norway | 2,921 | 3,281 | +360 |
| Falkland Islands | 5,460 | 0 | -5,460 |
| Thailand | 2,817 | 0 | -2,817 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 2,070 | +2,070 |
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) | 278,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,590 |
| 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) | 78,947 | 199,420 | +120,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,896 | 33,694 | +7,798 |
| Air transport | 3,953 | 3,423 | -530 |
| 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 | 190,886 |
| Felixstowe | 82,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,715 |
| 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 | 29,306 | 161,580 | +132,274 |
| Felixstowe | 44,181 | 37,840 | -6,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,921 | 17,794 | +14,873 |
| 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 | 1,136 | 0 | -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