Import/export HS code 281121: Carbon dioxide
A gas used in beverages, fire extinguishers, and industrial processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 36,682,915 |
| Norway | 7,834,737 |
| Czechia | 5,618,195 |
| France | 4,588,199 |
| Belgium | 3,772,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 21,695,542 | 14,987,373 | -6,708,169 |
| Norway | 2,914,614 | 4,920,123 | +2,005,509 |
| Czechia | 1,896,827 | 3,721,368 | +1,824,541 |
| France | 3,254,826 | 1,333,373 | -1,921,453 |
| Belgium | 2,053,905 | 1,718,144 | -335,761 |
| Germany | 1,896,619 | 785,274 | -1,111,345 |
| China | 848,609 | 603,359 | -245,250 |
| Austria | 494,794 | 497,884 | +3,090 |
| Italy | 358,220 | 286,943 | -71,277 |
| Ireland | 274,135 | 326,122 | +51,987 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,752,709 |
| Norway | 7,990,607 |
| Belgium | 4,676,025 |
| Czechia | 4,547,831 |
| Germany | 1,886,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 17,132,816 | 12,619,893 | -4,512,923 |
| Norway | 3,072,751 | 4,917,856 | +1,845,105 |
| Belgium | 2,580,115 | 2,095,910 | -484,205 |
| Czechia | 1,562,178 | 2,985,653 | +1,423,475 |
| Germany | 1,421,781 | 464,357 | -957,424 |
| China | 1,144,993 | 682,472 | -462,521 |
| France | 1,117,898 | 326,807 | -791,091 |
| Austria | 588,003 | 575,425 | -12,578 |
| Italy | 358,220 | 284,208 | -74,012 |
| Hungary | 193,062 | 352,022 | +158,960 |
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 | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 30,870,542 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,810,131 |
| Other | 10,149,648 |
| Air transport | 1,496,584 |
| Rail transport | 7,118 |
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) | 15,304,423 | 15,566,119 | +261,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,301,507 | 9,508,624 | -4,792,883 |
| Other | 6,156,052 | 3,993,596 | -2,162,456 |
| Air transport | 667,737 | 828,847 | +161,110 |
| Rail transport | 7,118 | 0 | -7,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 16,163,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,049,564 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,169,172 |
| 000 | 10,149,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,736,306 |
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 | 8,481,002 | 7,682,631 | -798,371 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,147,765 | 5,901,799 | -3,245,966 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,842,142 | 6,327,030 | +484,888 |
| 000 | 6,156,052 | 3,993,596 | -2,162,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,085,841 | 2,650,465 | -435,376 |
| Felixstowe | 807,857 | 610,135 | -197,722 |
| Dover | 584,315 | 500,538 | -83,777 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 247,181 | 738,506 | +491,325 |
| Killingholme | 450,709 | 50,878 | -399,831 |
| Harwich | 187,931 | 288,673 | +100,742 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SODA-CLUB WORLDWIDE B.V. | 106 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| MISSION FOODS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 32 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 29 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 29 |
| MUC-OFF LIMITED | 26 |
| PROGASES (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| OCEAN SAFETY LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,510,230 |
| Netherlands | 533,076 |
| Italy | 517,801 |
| Saudi Arabia | 343,856 |
| France | 321,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,508,966 | 5,001,264 | +492,298 |
| Netherlands | 147,541 | 385,535 | +237,994 |
| Italy | 33,295 | 484,506 | +451,211 |
| Saudi Arabia | 323,820 | 20,036 | -303,784 |
| France | 254,771 | 66,613 | -188,158 |
| Germany | 211,820 | 51,451 | -160,369 |
| United States | 4,760 | 240,186 | +235,426 |
| Sweden | 104,673 | 139,864 | +35,191 |
| Australia | 109,231 | 82,076 | -27,155 |
| Poland | 28,403 | 61,628 | +33,225 |
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 | 3,634,762 |
| France | 26,353 |
| XU | 9,382 |
| China | 4,780 |
| Austria | 4,637 |
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 | 1,854,971 | 1,779,791 | -75,180 |
| France | 10,314 | 16,039 | +5,725 |
| XU | 6,139 | 3,243 | -2,896 |
| China | 2,347 | 2,433 | +86 |
| Austria | 3,454 | 1,183 | -2,271 |
| Italy | 1,558 | 1,277 | -281 |
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) | 7,258,203 |
| Other | 3,682,749 |
| Air transport | 1,943,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 397,780 |
| Road transport | 2,606 |
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) | 3,251,947 | 4,006,256 | +754,309 |
| Other | 1,878,783 | 1,803,966 | -74,817 |
| Air transport | 839,731 | 1,103,514 | +263,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,259 | 212,521 | +27,262 |
| Road transport | 2,606 | 0 | -2,606 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,682,749 |
| Holyhead | 3,197,519 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,585,986 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,017,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 896,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,878,783 | 1,803,966 | -74,817 |
| Holyhead | 1,702,008 | 1,495,511 | -206,497 |
| Liverpool Docks | 909,637 | 1,676,349 | +766,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 180,017 | 837,512 | +657,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 486,312 | 410,021 | -76,291 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 321,894 | 20,036 | -301,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 198,323 | 50,903 | -147,420 |
| Harwich | 47,140 | 169,819 | +122,679 |
| Felixstowe | 47,766 | 114,365 | +66,599 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,364 | 67,291 | -20,073 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A gas used in beverages, fire extinguishers, and industrial processes