Import/export HS code 281129: Various inorganic oxygen compounds
Various non-metal oxygen compounds used in multiple industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 17,414,428 |
| Germany | 15,451,654 |
| China | 15,165,750 |
| Belgium | 8,211,954 |
| France | 7,398,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 7,407,924 | 10,006,504 | +2,598,580 |
| Germany | 8,489,494 | 6,962,160 | -1,527,334 |
| China | 5,814,067 | 9,351,683 | +3,537,616 |
| Belgium | 5,035,360 | 3,176,594 | -1,858,766 |
| France | 6,227,996 | 1,170,920 | -5,057,076 |
| Slovakia | 2,838,431 | 1,932,385 | -906,046 |
| Italy | 1,521,922 | 2,782,566 | +1,260,644 |
| Netherlands | 833,082 | 584,047 | -249,035 |
| Latvia | 75,238 | 1,169,423 | +1,094,185 |
| Cyprus | 323,676 | 878,021 | +554,345 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 30,700,177 |
| China | 22,723,309 |
| Slovakia | 4,895,847 |
| Italy | 4,570,503 |
| Germany | 4,033,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 13,895,100 | 16,805,077 | +2,909,977 |
| China | 13,023,004 | 9,700,305 | -3,322,699 |
| Slovakia | 2,963,462 | 1,932,385 | -1,031,077 |
| Italy | 1,683,092 | 2,887,411 | +1,204,319 |
| Germany | 1,509,866 | 2,523,872 | +1,014,006 |
| Belgium | 1,940,338 | 1,857,810 | -82,528 |
| France | 1,047,688 | 700,086 | -347,602 |
| Austria | 686,787 | 470,059 | -216,728 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 45,538 | 1,069,737 | +1,024,199 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 938,573 | +938,573 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 52,373,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,175,869 |
| Other | 5,970,395 |
| Air transport | 5,796,354 |
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) | 24,680,569 | 27,692,656 | +3,012,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,857,813 | 11,318,056 | +4,460,243 |
| Other | 4,163,988 | 1,806,407 | -2,357,581 |
| Air transport | 4,181,216 | 1,615,138 | -2,566,078 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 41,791,675 |
| Felixstowe | 10,210,736 |
| 000 | 5,970,395 |
| Southampton | 5,050,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,801,920 |
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 | 18,514,381 | 23,277,294 | +4,762,913 |
| Felixstowe | 2,958,854 | 7,251,882 | +4,293,028 |
| 000 | 4,163,988 | 1,806,407 | -2,357,581 |
| Southampton | 2,630,683 | 2,419,351 | -211,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,818,632 | 1,983,288 | -835,344 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,917,532 | 873,161 | -1,044,371 |
| Harwich | 1,227,196 | 1,413,252 | +186,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 472,032 | 928,963 | +456,931 |
| London | 895,032 | 505,231 | -389,801 |
| Luton Airport | 1,268,168 | 28,354 | -1,239,814 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 34 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 33 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 33 |
| BLENDED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 32 |
| GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC | 28 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BTG GASES | 22 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 333,187 |
| Ireland | 285,869 |
| Poland | 222,121 |
| Italy | 107,231 |
| Netherlands | 80,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 200,017 | 133,170 | -66,847 |
| Ireland | 143,009 | 142,860 | -149 |
| Poland | 105,288 | 116,833 | +11,545 |
| Italy | 21,791 | 85,440 | +63,649 |
| Netherlands | 58,602 | 21,403 | -37,199 |
| South Africa | 12,002 | 67,369 | +55,367 |
| Sweden | 0 | 72,928 | +72,928 |
| Germany | 14,214 | 56,998 | +42,784 |
| Singapore | 53,809 | 13,182 | -40,627 |
| Yemen | 17,982 | 45,187 | +27,205 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 6,515 |
| Germany | 476 |
| Taiwan | 447 |
| XI | 20 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 6,356 | 159 | -6,197 |
| Germany | 449 | 27 | -422 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 447 | +447 |
| XI | 20 | 0 | -20 |
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) | 1,049,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,367 |
| Air transport | 226,539 |
| Other | 85,139 |
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) | 512,008 | 537,281 | +25,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,153 | 163,214 | +39,061 |
| Air transport | 111,686 | 114,853 | +3,167 |
| Other | 25,918 | 59,221 | +33,303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 487,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,033 |
| Dover | 145,153 |
| Southampton | 88,709 |
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 | 276,242 | 211,734 | -64,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,199 | 135,438 | +102,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,601 | 118,432 | +84,831 |
| Dover | 60,960 | 84,193 | +23,233 |
| Southampton | 74,685 | 14,024 | -60,661 |
| 000 | 25,918 | 59,221 | +33,303 |
| Holyhead | 37,515 | 44,751 | +7,236 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,220 | 29,282 | -17,938 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,503 | 30,567 | +5,064 |
| Harwich | 35,889 | 13,359 | -22,530 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 281129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various non-metal oxygen compounds used in multiple industries