Import/export HS code 28112990: Various inorganic compounds
Additional non-metal oxygen compounds not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 964,859 |
| Germany | 528,309 |
| China | 464,994 |
| Belgium | 275,233 |
| United States | 125,907 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 467,228 | 497,631 | +30,403 |
| Germany | 291,350 | 236,959 | -54,391 |
| China | 63,580 | 401,414 | +337,834 |
| Belgium | 53,166 | 222,067 | +168,901 |
| United States | 83,962 | 41,945 | -42,017 |
| Poland | 26,954 | 59,285 | +32,331 |
| Japan | 85,766 | 0 | -85,766 |
| Latvia | 75,238 | 0 | -75,238 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 65,638 | +65,638 |
| Switzerland | 33,689 | 30,877 | -2,812 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 861,481 |
| China | 504,076 |
| Hungary | 384,966 |
| United States | 144,322 |
| Germany | 139,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 313,993 | 547,488 | +233,495 |
| China | 88,918 | 415,158 | +326,240 |
| Hungary | 220,015 | 164,951 | -55,064 |
| United States | 84,885 | 59,437 | -25,448 |
| Germany | 75,745 | 63,305 | -12,440 |
| Ukraine | 27,215 | 110,397 | +83,182 |
| Japan | 88,362 | 0 | -88,362 |
| Latvia | 66,693 | 0 | -66,693 |
| Switzerland | 27,389 | 23,720 | -3,669 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 44,448 | +44,448 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,476,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 575,653 |
| Air transport | 523,632 |
| Other | 337,257 |
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) | 626,591 | 849,993 | +223,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,325 | 464,328 | +353,003 |
| Air transport | 319,005 | 204,627 | -114,378 |
| Other | 196,156 | 141,101 | -55,055 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 509,170 |
| Felixstowe | 494,032 |
| London | 445,405 |
| Harwich | 412,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 340,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 248,896 | 260,274 | +11,378 |
| Felixstowe | 112,523 | 381,509 | +268,986 |
| London | 102,263 | 343,142 | +240,879 |
| Harwich | 234,745 | 177,497 | -57,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 191,846 | 148,489 | -43,357 |
| 000 | 196,156 | 141,101 | -55,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,535 | 3,440 | -89,095 |
| Dover | 37,540 | 24,425 | -13,115 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 43,446 | +43,446 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,844 | 26,513 | +10,669 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 92,171 |
| Sweden | 72,928 |
| Singapore | 66,991 |
| Yemen | 63,169 |
| Germany | 23,074 |
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 | 23,978 | 68,193 | +44,215 |
| Sweden | 0 | 72,928 | +72,928 |
| Singapore | 53,809 | 13,182 | -40,627 |
| Yemen | 17,982 | 45,187 | +27,205 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,074 | +23,074 |
| Poland | 8,603 | 10,731 | +2,128 |
| United States | 3,253 | 15,907 | +12,654 |
| Netherlands | 11,961 | 6,114 | -5,847 |
| South Africa | 12,002 | 5,636 | -6,366 |
| Spain | 6,114 | 6,114 | +0 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 449 | 27 | -422 |
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) | 166,942 |
| Air transport | 118,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,153 |
| Other | 77,805 |
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) | 88,195 | 78,747 | -9,448 |
| Air transport | 45,671 | 72,564 | +26,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,889 | 102,264 | +89,375 |
| Other | 19,542 | 58,263 | +38,721 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 89,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,602 |
| 000 | 77,805 |
| Southampton | 60,432 |
| Glasgow Airport | 42,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 89,888 | +89,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,609 | 60,993 | +32,384 |
| 000 | 19,542 | 58,263 | +38,721 |
| Southampton | 54,796 | 5,636 | -49,160 |
| Glasgow Airport | 18,342 | 24,456 | +6,114 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,640 | 8,619 | -8,021 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 15,797 | +15,797 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,499 | 5,451 | -1,048 |
| Felixstowe | 7,816 | 3,150 | -4,666 |
| Cardiff International Airport - Rhoose | 1,765 | 8,172 | +6,407 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28112990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional non-metal oxygen compounds not listed elsewhere