Import/export HS code 28112905: Sulphur dioxide
A gas used in food preservation, bleaching, and chemical manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 819,296 |
| Spain | 424,054 |
| Netherlands | 101,355 |
| Belgium | 35,338 |
| Austria | 7,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 597,944 | 221,352 | -376,592 |
| Spain | 108,873 | 315,181 | +206,308 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 101,355 | +101,355 |
| Belgium | 0 | 35,338 | +35,338 |
| Austria | 7,699 | 0 | -7,699 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,643 | +4,643 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 714,279 |
| Spain | 386,177 |
| Italy | 105,207 |
| Austria | 7,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 420,798 | 293,481 | -127,317 |
| Spain | 125,108 | 261,069 | +135,961 |
| Italy | 42,536 | 62,671 | +20,135 |
| Austria | 7,699 | 0 | -7,699 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 810,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 402,743 |
| Other | 179,023 |
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) | 319,850 | 490,769 | +170,919 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 276,291 | 126,452 | -149,839 |
| Other | 118,375 | 60,648 | -57,727 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 757,526 |
| Liverpool Docks | 321,543 |
| 000 | 179,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,103 |
| London | 29,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 465,268 | 292,258 | -173,010 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,336 | 220,207 | +118,871 |
| 000 | 118,375 | 60,648 | -57,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 87,103 | +87,103 |
| London | 29,537 | 0 | -29,537 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 14,252 | +14,252 |
| Harwich | 0 | 3,401 | +3,401 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| BLENDED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 26 |
| VALE EUROPE LIMITED | 9 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 1 |
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 42,078 |
| Netherlands | 12,457 |
| Japan | 3,632 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 960 |
| Spain | 193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,154 | 33,924 | +25,770 |
| Netherlands | 11,010 | 1,447 | -9,563 |
| Japan | 3,632 | 0 | -3,632 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 960 | 0 | -960 |
| Spain | 6 | 187 | +181 |
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) | 51,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,603 |
| Air transport | 960 |
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) | 17,833 | 33,924 | +16,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,969 | 1,634 | -3,335 |
| Air transport | 960 | 0 | -960 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 27,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,748 |
| Harwich | 10,417 |
| Southampton | 3,632 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 0 | 27,370 | +27,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,747 | 8,001 | -746 |
| Harwich | 10,417 | 0 | -10,417 |
| Southampton | 3,632 | 0 | -3,632 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 960 | 0 | -960 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6 | 187 | +181 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28112905
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A gas used in food preservation, bleaching, and chemical manufacturing