Import/export HS code 284161: Potassium permanganate
A strong oxidizing agent used in water treatment, disinfection, and chemical manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 180,055 |
| China | 142,628 |
| Belgium | 89,143 |
| Netherlands | 11,331 |
| United States | 4,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 113,248 | 66,807 | -46,441 |
| China | 68,735 | 73,893 | +5,158 |
| Belgium | 37,368 | 51,775 | +14,407 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 11,331 | +11,331 |
| United States | 3,385 | 1,380 | -2,005 |
| France | 0 | 3,122 | +3,122 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 208,011 |
| China | 172,209 |
| Mexico | 31,795 |
| Belgium | 8,471 |
| India | 7,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 95,362 | 112,649 | +17,287 |
| China | 79,672 | 92,537 | +12,865 |
| Mexico | 31,795 | 0 | -31,795 |
| Belgium | 8,471 | 0 | -8,471 |
| India | 7,436 | 0 | -7,436 |
| France | 0 | 3,122 | +3,122 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 280,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,750 |
| Air transport | 4,765 |
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) | 150,616 | 129,913 | -20,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,735 | 77,015 | +8,280 |
| Air transport | 3,385 | 1,380 | -2,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 223,977 |
| Purfleet | 71,387 |
| Harwich | 43,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,615 |
| Killingholme | 25,639 |
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 | 108,490 | 115,487 | +6,997 |
| Purfleet | 71,387 | 0 | -71,387 |
| Harwich | 0 | 43,857 | +43,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 28,615 | +28,615 |
| Killingholme | 25,639 | 0 | -25,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,847 | +15,847 |
| Dover | 13,835 | 0 | -13,835 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 3,122 | +3,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,459 | 1,380 | -79 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,926 | 0 | -1,926 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 1 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 1 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 1 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Libya | 143,618 |
| Finland | 36,348 |
| Belgium | 15,743 |
| France | 9,085 |
| United States | 7,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libya | 143,618 | 0 | -143,618 |
| Finland | 23,920 | 12,428 | -11,492 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,743 | +15,743 |
| France | 0 | 9,085 | +9,085 |
| United States | 7,055 | 0 | -7,055 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 5,356 | +5,356 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,731 | +3,731 |
| Netherlands | 1,952 | 0 | -1,952 |
| Taiwan | 1,892 | 0 | -1,892 |
| Kenya | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
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) | 170,398 |
| Air transport | 55,989 |
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) | 145,570 | 24,828 | -120,742 |
| Air transport | 34,474 | 21,515 | -12,959 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 143,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,050 |
| Harwich | 6,778 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,356 |
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 | 143,618 | 0 | -143,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,975 | 12,428 | -18,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 18,050 | +18,050 |
| Harwich | 0 | 6,778 | +6,778 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,356 | +5,356 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,731 | +3,731 |
| Felixstowe | 1,952 | 0 | -1,952 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,892 | 0 | -1,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284161
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A strong oxidizing agent used in water treatment, disinfection, and chemical manufacturing