Import/export HS code 284150: Various chromates and dichromates; peroxochromates
Chemicals used in industrial processes like plating, pigments, and corrosion protection
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- 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 | 81,149 |
| Austria | 52,763 |
| United States | 31,302 |
| France | 17,865 |
| 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 | 2,841 | 78,308 | +75,467 |
| Austria | 38,949 | 13,814 | -25,135 |
| United States | 10,008 | 21,294 | +11,286 |
| France | 10,785 | 7,080 | -3,705 |
| India | 9,100 | 3,582 | -5,518 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,330 | +8,330 |
| Australia | 4,116 | 0 | -4,116 |
| Switzerland | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,568 | +1,568 |
| 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 | 79,163 |
| Austria | 52,763 |
| United States | 33,288 |
| France | 17,865 |
| 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 | 1,811 | 77,352 | +75,541 |
| Austria | 38,949 | 13,814 | -25,135 |
| United States | 11,038 | 22,250 | +11,212 |
| France | 10,785 | 7,080 | -3,705 |
| India | 9,100 | 3,582 | -5,518 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,330 | +8,330 |
| Australia | 4,116 | 0 | -4,116 |
| Switzerland | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,568 | +1,568 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 106,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,399 |
| Road transport | 2,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 57,204 | 49,119 | -8,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,075 | 84,857 | +70,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,399 | 0 | -5,399 |
| Road transport | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 96,988 |
| London Stansted Airport | 67,195 |
| Glasgow Airport | 25,314 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,116 |
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 | 12,131 | 84,857 | +72,726 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,906 | 24,289 | -18,617 |
| Glasgow Airport | 6,309 | 19,005 | +12,696 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,963 | 1,629 | -5,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,116 | 0 | -4,116 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,628 | +2,628 |
| ZLC | 2,455 | 0 | -2,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,568 | +1,568 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 |
| Libya | 2,220 | 919 | -1,301 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,875 | +2,875 |
| France | 1,827 | 0 | -1,827 |
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 | 17,207 |
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 | 15,862 | 1,345 | -14,517 |
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 | 7,233 |
| 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 | 5,888 | 1,345 | -4,543 |
| 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