Import/export HS code 28500020: Hydrides and nitrides
Chemical compounds made of hydrogen or nitrogen, used in various industrial applications
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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 | 4,836,110 |
| Germany | 3,355,640 |
| United States | 2,799,606 |
| France | 916,613 |
| Netherlands | 577,764 |
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 | 2,763,138 | 2,072,972 | -690,166 |
| Germany | 1,817,887 | 1,537,753 | -280,134 |
| United States | 1,084,034 | 1,715,572 | +631,538 |
| France | 556,140 | 360,473 | -195,667 |
| Netherlands | 256,055 | 321,709 | +65,654 |
| Belgium | 175,181 | 229,527 | +54,346 |
| Finland | 175,599 | 166,199 | -9,400 |
| Japan | 28,375 | 70,055 | +41,680 |
| Ireland | 4,894 | 57,045 | +52,151 |
| India | 53,763 | 3,084 | -50,679 |
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 | 5,244,887 |
| United States | 4,384,701 |
| Germany | 2,717,365 |
| Finland | 367,368 |
| Japan | 245,343 |
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 | 3,070,008 | 2,174,879 | -895,129 |
| United States | 1,906,732 | 2,477,969 | +571,237 |
| Germany | 1,360,245 | 1,357,120 | -3,125 |
| Finland | 181,193 | 186,175 | +4,982 |
| Japan | 131,099 | 114,244 | -16,855 |
| United Kingdom | 70,419 | 25,640 | -44,779 |
| India | 58,294 | 6,550 | -51,744 |
| Ireland | 2,418 | 57,045 | +54,627 |
| Spain | 22,297 | 24,119 | +1,822 |
| Taiwan | 31,698 | 0 | -31,698 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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 | 4,935,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,868,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,429,550 |
| Other | 295,710 |
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 | 2,203,286 | 2,732,170 | +528,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,845,875 | 2,023,059 | -822,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,717,124 | 1,712,426 | -4,698 |
| Other | 186,764 | 108,946 | -77,818 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 2,318,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,713,579 |
| London | 1,320,884 |
| Dover | 1,158,999 |
| Southampton | 1,157,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 975,275 | 1,342,914 | +367,639 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,159,183 | 554,396 | -604,787 |
| London | 964,449 | 356,435 | -608,014 |
| Dover | 542,990 | 616,009 | +73,019 |
| Southampton | 294,904 | 863,075 | +568,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 775,418 | 341,160 | -434,258 |
| Manchester Airport | 538,486 | 355,100 | -183,386 |
| Harwich | 178,285 | 488,712 | +310,427 |
| Felixstowe | 373,006 | 245,066 | -127,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 288,870 | 328,761 | +39,891 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 36 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 32 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| KENNAMETAL UK LIMITED | 26 |
| VESUVIUS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| GIST LIMITED | 25 |
| COMPRESSED GAS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,120,831 |
| Ireland | 306,864 |
| United States | 187,167 |
| Singapore | 149,281 |
| Romania | 95,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 722,478 | 398,353 | -324,125 |
| Ireland | 144,452 | 162,412 | +17,960 |
| United States | 67,012 | 120,155 | +53,143 |
| Singapore | 73,764 | 75,517 | +1,753 |
| Romania | 64,840 | 30,998 | -33,842 |
| Japan | 32,483 | 32,245 | -238 |
| Egypt | 47,383 | 0 | -47,383 |
| Belgium | 6,061 | 32,320 | +26,259 |
| Norway | 17,429 | 18,964 | +1,535 |
| Switzerland | 23,844 | 9,287 | -14,557 |
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) | 1,166,956 |
| Air transport | 872,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 254,399 |
| Other | 50 |
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) | 729,014 | 437,942 | -291,072 |
| Air transport | 420,341 | 452,285 | +31,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,909 | 101,490 | -51,419 |
| Other | 50 | 0 | -50 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 820,700 |
| London Stansted Airport | 357,203 |
| East Midlands Airport | 302,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,901 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 174,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 560,110 | 260,590 | -299,520 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,685 | 219,518 | +81,833 |
| East Midlands Airport | 182,427 | 120,036 | -62,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,760 | 138,141 | -3,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,405 | 97,334 | +19,929 |
| Southampton | 12,344 | 63,527 | +51,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,762 | 11,990 | -39,772 |
| Felixstowe | 59,965 | 0 | -59,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,943 | 36,350 | +17,407 |
| Dover | 29,187 | 0 | -29,187 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28500020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made of hydrogen or nitrogen, used in various industrial applications