Import/export HS code 2840: Borates and peroxoborates
Chemicals like borates and peroxoborates, used in detergents, glass production, and as disinfectants
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 16,231,071 |
| China | 2,374,335 |
| Italy | 1,931,868 |
| Netherlands | 1,816,215 |
| France | 1,211,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,637,091 | 9,593,980 | +2,956,889 |
| China | 1,145,018 | 1,229,317 | +84,299 |
| Italy | 814,468 | 1,117,400 | +302,932 |
| Netherlands | 961,148 | 855,067 | -106,081 |
| France | 414,272 | 797,383 | +383,111 |
| Germany | 337,331 | 233,206 | -104,125 |
| Peru | 130,800 | 265,534 | +134,734 |
| Australia | 82,642 | 127,174 | +44,532 |
| United States | 108,687 | 87,593 | -21,094 |
| Poland | 157,796 | 0 | -157,796 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 16,424,422 |
| China | 3,145,302 |
| United States | 1,854,363 |
| Italy | 1,725,291 |
| France | 557,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,744,027 | 9,680,395 | +2,936,368 |
| China | 1,129,689 | 2,015,613 | +885,924 |
| United States | 1,015,908 | 838,455 | -177,453 |
| Italy | 704,791 | 1,020,500 | +315,709 |
| France | 280,686 | 277,112 | -3,574 |
| Peru | 163,805 | 265,534 | +101,729 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 282,030 | 0 | -282,030 |
| Australia | 99,418 | 148,560 | +49,142 |
| Poland | 236,762 | 0 | -236,762 |
| Germany | 113,103 | 92,356 | -20,747 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 20,482,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,578,016 |
| Air transport | 292,189 |
| Other | 188,781 |
| Road transport | 19,860 |
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) | 8,519,601 | 11,962,986 | +3,443,385 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,242,518 | 2,335,498 | +92,980 |
| Air transport | 129,071 | 163,118 | +34,047 |
| Other | 106,005 | 82,776 | -23,229 |
| Road transport | 6,035 | 13,825 | +7,790 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Runcorn | 15,223,103 |
| Felixstowe | 2,444,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,862,053 |
| Dover | 1,500,653 |
| Hull | 1,302,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn | 6,124,804 | 9,098,299 | +2,973,495 |
| Felixstowe | 1,174,779 | 1,269,528 | +94,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 896,581 | 965,472 | +68,891 |
| Dover | 732,367 | 768,286 | +35,919 |
| Hull | 534,301 | 768,314 | +234,013 |
| Ellesmere Port | 443,515 | 414,448 | -29,067 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,619 | 247,245 | +59,626 |
| Eurotunnel | 144,233 | 165,564 | +21,331 |
| Harwich | 181,814 | 121,227 | -60,587 |
| Southampton | 90,619 | 122,264 | +31,645 |
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 | 9 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 231,325 |
| Italy | 137,158 |
| Netherlands | 113,998 |
| Viet Nam | 103,698 |
| Ireland | 81,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 217,885 | 13,440 | -204,445 |
| Italy | 50,469 | 86,689 | +36,220 |
| Netherlands | 12,403 | 101,595 | +89,192 |
| Viet Nam | 41,739 | 61,959 | +20,220 |
| Ireland | 32,745 | 48,392 | +15,647 |
| Germany | 60,454 | 8,789 | -51,665 |
| South Africa | 29,193 | 32,387 | +3,194 |
| Belgium | 3,028 | 48,715 | +45,687 |
| Greece | 29,768 | 11,843 | -17,925 |
| Turkey | 8,512 | 30,856 | +22,344 |
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) | 704,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 293,026 |
| Air transport | 184,569 |
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) | 415,541 | 289,183 | -126,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,741 | 167,285 | +41,544 |
| Air transport | 105,861 | 78,708 | -27,153 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 313,226 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 221,691 |
| East Midlands Airport | 123,479 |
| Felixstowe | 62,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 227,159 | 86,067 | -141,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,979 | 178,462 | +44,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,369 | 114,322 | +6,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,721 | 39,758 | -43,963 |
| Felixstowe | 18,372 | 44,394 | +26,022 |
| Hull | 36,459 | 9,053 | -27,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,898 | 25,685 | +18,787 |
| Holyhead | 7,250 | 10,294 | +3,044 |
| ZLC | 7,698 | 9,047 | +1,349 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,544 | 4,218 | -3,326 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals like borates and peroxoborates, used in detergents, glass production, and as disinfectants