Import/export HS code 280120: Iodine
A chemical element used in medicine, photography, and as a disinfectant
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 22,522,839 |
| Netherlands | 12,438,070 |
| Turkmenistan | 11,260,023 |
| Belgium | 9,696,183 |
| Chile | 9,352,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 9,691,603 | 12,831,236 | +3,139,633 |
| Netherlands | 4,099,221 | 8,338,849 | +4,239,628 |
| Turkmenistan | 11,260,023 | 0 | -11,260,023 |
| Belgium | 4,575,914 | 5,120,269 | +544,355 |
| Chile | 4,506,666 | 4,845,733 | +339,067 |
| United States | 2,689,054 | 1,930,777 | -758,277 |
| Tunisia | 1,127,577 | 0 | -1,127,577 |
| China | 855,760 | 0 | -855,760 |
| Germany | 378,756 | 14,642 | -364,114 |
| Italy | 3,943 | 283,394 | +279,451 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 24,935,028 |
| Chile | 24,107,626 |
| Turkmenistan | 12,391,543 |
| Netherlands | 5,306,626 |
| United States | 4,740,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 10,709,903 | 14,225,125 | +3,515,222 |
| Chile | 8,685,326 | 15,422,300 | +6,736,974 |
| Turkmenistan | 12,391,543 | 0 | -12,391,543 |
| Netherlands | 3,383,315 | 1,923,311 | -1,460,004 |
| United States | 2,809,996 | 1,930,777 | -879,219 |
| China | 1,138,454 | 0 | -1,138,454 |
| India | 47,290 | 0 | -47,290 |
| Germany | 10,621 | 14,642 | +4,021 |
| Slovenia | 4,296 | 12,481 | +8,185 |
| Switzerland | 12,069 | 0 | -12,069 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,357,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,537,536 |
| Road transport | 9,012,227 |
| Air transport | 833,143 |
| Other | 2,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,607,895 | 19,749,293 | +2,141,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,941,173 | 13,596,363 | +1,655,190 |
| Road transport | 9,012,227 | 0 | -9,012,227 |
| Air transport | 648,688 | 184,455 | -464,233 |
| Other | 2,132 | 811 | -1,321 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 16,896,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,751,156 |
| Killingholme | 9,968,994 |
| ZLC | 9,012,227 |
| London | 4,962,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,484,665 | 13,412,131 | +9,927,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,905,423 | 4,845,733 | -3,059,690 |
| Killingholme | 4,600,234 | 5,368,760 | +768,526 |
| ZLC | 9,012,227 | 0 | -9,012,227 |
| London | 3,422,663 | 1,539,554 | -1,883,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 205,482 | 4,364,750 | +4,159,268 |
| Felixstowe | 2,657,731 | 1,562,896 | -1,094,835 |
| Harwich | 2,345,082 | 811,292 | -1,533,790 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,422,933 | 0 | -2,422,933 |
| Belfast Port | 1,115,600 | 1,122,500 | +6,900 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 9,678,352 |
| Germany | 3,269,457 |
| China | 1,598,135 |
| Italy | 1,063,814 |
| Ireland | 798,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7,285,254 | 2,393,098 | -4,892,156 |
| Germany | 1,703,822 | 1,565,635 | -138,187 |
| China | 1,041,466 | 556,669 | -484,797 |
| Italy | 658,596 | 405,218 | -253,378 |
| Ireland | 74,168 | 723,955 | +649,787 |
| Egypt | 226,868 | 233,385 | +6,517 |
| France | 361,637 | 87,904 | -273,733 |
| Bulgaria | 54,353 | 290,666 | +236,313 |
| Poland | 243,617 | 66,838 | -176,779 |
| Czechia | 44,072 | 24,815 | -19,257 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,493 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,419 | 1,074 | -2,345 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,869,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,345,884 |
| Air transport | 49,437 |
| Other | 7,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,613,363 | 3,256,236 | -5,357,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,161,524 | 3,184,360 | +22,836 |
| Air transport | 30,820 | 18,617 | -12,203 |
| Other | 4,937 | 2,181 | -2,756 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,637,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,541,333 |
| Southampton | 4,965,348 |
| Holyhead | 782,466 |
| Felixstowe | 250,044 |
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 Gateway Port | 4,762,314 | 1,874,737 | -2,887,577 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,089,226 | 2,452,107 | -637,119 |
| Southampton | 3,681,873 | 1,283,475 | -2,398,398 |
| Holyhead | 64,162 | 718,304 | +654,142 |
| Felixstowe | 163,975 | 86,069 | -77,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,503 | 15,101 | +8,598 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,839 | 4,205 | -10,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,631 | 4,307 | -6,324 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,803 | +10,803 |
| 000 | 4,937 | 2,181 | -2,756 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical element used in medicine, photography, and as a disinfectant