Import/export HS code 280490: Selenium
A chemical element used in photocopiers, glass production, and dietary supplements
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,231,385 |
| Italy | 298,272 |
| Spain | 117,726 |
| Germany | 79,574 |
| Netherlands | 68,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 443,857 | 787,528 | +343,671 |
| Italy | 0 | 298,272 | +298,272 |
| Spain | 109,211 | 8,515 | -100,696 |
| Germany | 76,757 | 2,817 | -73,940 |
| Netherlands | 45,582 | 23,417 | -22,165 |
| France | 1,506 | 44,833 | +43,327 |
| Australia | 0 | 36,043 | +36,043 |
| Poland | 31,719 | 0 | -31,719 |
| United States | 16,661 | 7,874 | -8,787 |
| South Korea | 14,111 | 0 | -14,111 |
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 | 566,207 |
| South Korea | 385,283 |
| Japan | 262,966 |
| Brazil | 236,506 |
| Spain | 65,195 |
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 | 167,142 | 399,065 | +231,923 |
| South Korea | 35,725 | 349,558 | +313,833 |
| Japan | 80,394 | 182,572 | +102,178 |
| Brazil | 209,462 | 27,044 | -182,418 |
| Spain | 65,195 | 0 | -65,195 |
| Italy | 0 | 49,947 | +49,947 |
| United States | 5,263 | 40,286 | +35,023 |
| Australia | 0 | 36,043 | +36,043 |
| Chile | 28,193 | 0 | -28,193 |
| Belgium | 11,295 | 10,836 | -459 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 1,492,526 |
| Other | 294,277 |
| Air transport | 177,299 |
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) | 484,791 | 1,007,735 | +522,944 |
| Other | 199,650 | 94,627 | -105,023 |
| Air transport | 68,788 | 108,511 | +39,723 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 778,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 351,669 |
| 000 | 294,277 |
| London | 245,728 |
| Felixstowe | 78,290 |
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 | 212,612 | 565,809 | +353,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 209,962 | 141,707 | -68,255 |
| 000 | 199,650 | 94,627 | -105,023 |
| London | 31,346 | 214,382 | +183,036 |
| Felixstowe | 2,678 | 75,612 | +72,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,173 | 51,162 | +33,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,581 | 28,706 | -8,875 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,636 | 25,739 | +23,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,193 | 0 | -28,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,398 | 0 | -11,398 |
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 | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 11 |
| ENCIRC LIMITED | 10 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 9 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 9 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 9 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 9 |
| TODINI UK LIMITED | 7 |
| NATURES AID LTD | 5 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 3 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 85,383 |
| Algeria | 72,091 |
| Belgium | 16,064 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 11,179 |
| United States | 5,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 65,264 | 20,119 | -45,145 |
| Algeria | 72,091 | 0 | -72,091 |
| Belgium | 1,712 | 14,352 | +12,640 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 11,179 | +11,179 |
| United States | 0 | 5,944 | +5,944 |
| Ireland | 2,446 | 0 | -2,446 |
| Taiwan | 2,393 | 0 | -2,393 |
| Denmark | 1,209 | 0 | -1,209 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,199 | +1,199 |
| Portugal | 975 | 0 | -975 |
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) | 73,066 |
| Air transport | 64,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,936 |
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) | 73,066 | 0 | -73,066 |
| Air transport | 47,758 | 17,123 | -30,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,266 | 35,670 | +10,404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 72,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,057 |
| Harwich | 26,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 72,091 | 0 | -72,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,365 | 2,881 | -42,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,590 | 20,467 | +9,877 |
| Harwich | 12,230 | 14,004 | +1,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 11,179 | +11,179 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,063 | +3,063 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,446 | 0 | -2,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,393 | 0 | -2,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,199 | +1,199 |
| Killingholme | 975 | 0 | -975 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical element used in photocopiers, glass production, and dietary supplements