Import/export HS code 2852: Mercury compounds, inorganic or organic
Chemical compounds containing mercury, used in various industries, excluding mercury amalgams
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 75,204 |
| India | 66,176 |
| Belgium | 39,378 |
| United States | 19,598 |
| Hungary | 15,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 41,272 | 33,932 | -7,340 |
| India | 4,658 | 61,518 | +56,860 |
| Belgium | 2,300 | 37,078 | +34,778 |
| United States | 6,300 | 13,298 | +6,998 |
| Hungary | 15,678 | 0 | -15,678 |
| Germany | 14,464 | 880 | -13,584 |
| Turkey | 2,714 | 0 | -2,714 |
| China | 1,669 | 0 | -1,669 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1,007 | +1,007 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 111,940 |
| United States | 47,286 |
| Canada | 33,932 |
| United Kingdom | 15,678 |
| Argentina | 8,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 11,235 | 100,705 | +89,470 |
| United States | 42,902 | 4,384 | -38,518 |
| Canada | 0 | 33,932 | +33,932 |
| United Kingdom | 15,678 | 0 | -15,678 |
| Argentina | 5,948 | 2,919 | -3,029 |
| China | 3,969 | 3,568 | -401 |
| Germany | 6,609 | 0 | -6,609 |
| Turkey | 2,714 | 0 | -2,714 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,205 | +2,205 |
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 | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 204,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,507 |
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 | 61,721 | 142,540 | +80,819 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,334 | 5,173 | -22,161 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 115,545 |
| Manchester Airport | 75,204 |
| Dover | 21,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,511 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 7,969 | 107,576 | +99,607 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,272 | 33,932 | -7,340 |
| Dover | 20,724 | 1,007 | -19,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,511 | 0 | -8,511 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,850 | 0 | -4,850 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,808 | 1,032 | -1,776 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,286 | +3,286 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 880 | 880 | +0 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,161 | 0 | -1,161 |
| London | 880 | 0 | -880 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 92,115 |
| Egypt | 53,335 |
| Switzerland | 51,725 |
| India | 34,431 |
| Germany | 26,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 92,115 | 0 | -92,115 |
| Egypt | 21,392 | 31,943 | +10,551 |
| Switzerland | 8,000 | 43,725 | +35,725 |
| India | 0 | 34,431 | +34,431 |
| Germany | 0 | 26,946 | +26,946 |
| Poland | 0 | 9,582 | +9,582 |
| Ireland | 6,455 | 1,260 | -5,195 |
| United States | 6,331 | 1,369 | -4,962 |
| Turkey | 3,646 | 3,240 | -406 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 2,758 | +2,758 |
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) | 163,451 |
| Air transport | 125,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,398 |
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) | 104,704 | 58,747 | -45,957 |
| Air transport | 42,143 | 83,828 | +41,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 15,398 | +15,398 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 88,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,262 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,729 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 88,851 | 0 | -88,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,515 | 58,747 | +46,232 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,707 | 34,022 | +11,315 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,544 | 25,171 | +10,627 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,628 | 21,752 | +19,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,398 | +15,398 |
| ZLC | 2,264 | 1,082 | -1,182 |
| Holyhead | 3,338 | 0 | -3,338 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,801 | +1,801 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2852
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing mercury, used in various industries, excluding mercury amalgams