Import/export HS code 284150: Various chromates and dichromates; peroxochromates
Chemicals used in industrial processes like plating, pigments, and corrosion protection
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 94,703 |
| Austria | 31,661 |
| United States | 31,302 |
| France | 20,542 |
| India | 12,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,917 | 90,786 | +86,869 |
| Austria | 22,623 | 9,038 | -13,585 |
| United States | 31,302 | 0 | -31,302 |
| France | 10,785 | 9,757 | -1,028 |
| India | 11,053 | 1,629 | -9,424 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,330 | +8,330 |
| Switzerland | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,568 | +1,568 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,421 | +1,421 |
| Canada | 879 | 0 | -879 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 92,717 |
| United States | 33,288 |
| Austria | 31,661 |
| France | 20,542 |
| India | 12,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,887 | 89,830 | +86,943 |
| United States | 32,332 | 956 | -31,376 |
| Austria | 22,623 | 9,038 | -13,585 |
| France | 10,785 | 9,757 | -1,028 |
| India | 11,053 | 1,629 | -9,424 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,330 | +8,330 |
| Switzerland | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,568 | +1,568 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,421 | +1,421 |
| Canada | 879 | 0 | -879 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,907 |
| Air transport | 87,898 |
| Road transport | 2,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,283 |
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) | 19,927 | 93,980 | +74,053 |
| Air transport | 59,349 | 28,549 | -30,800 |
| Road transport | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,283 | 0 | -1,283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 110,542 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,093 |
| Glasgow Airport | 25,314 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,592 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 17,983 | 92,559 | +74,576 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,383 | 18,710 | -8,673 |
| Glasgow Airport | 23,977 | 1,337 | -22,640 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,963 | 1,629 | -5,334 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 5,305 | +5,305 |
| ZLC | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,568 | +1,568 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,421 | +1,421 |
| Thamesport | 1,283 | 0 | -1,283 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,562 |
| Taiwan | 8,147 |
| Spain | 5,152 |
| India | 5,013 |
| Ethiopia | 4,242 |
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 | 1,250 | 23,312 | +22,062 |
| Taiwan | 8,147 | 0 | -8,147 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,152 | +5,152 |
| India | 3,668 | 1,345 | -2,323 |
| Ethiopia | 4,242 | 0 | -4,242 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,875 | +2,875 |
| France | 1,827 | 0 | -1,827 |
| Libya | 0 | 919 | +919 |
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) | 37,750 |
| Air transport | 14,987 |
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) | 5,492 | 32,258 | +26,766 |
| Air transport | 13,642 | 1,345 | -12,297 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 24,562 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,394 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,013 |
| Felixstowe | 2,875 |
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 | 1,250 | 23,312 | +22,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,242 | 5,152 | +910 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,147 | 0 | -8,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,668 | 1,345 | -2,323 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,875 | +2,875 |
| ZLC | 1,827 | 0 | -1,827 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 919 | +919 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284150
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in industrial processes like plating, pigments, and corrosion protection