Import/export HS code 281213: Phosphorus trichloride
A chemical compound used in producing herbicides, plasticizers, and other chemicals
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 | 21,798,737 |
| Italy | 1,534,330 |
| Germany | 401,400 |
| Poland | 279,781 |
| Belgium | 96,288 |
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 | 11,492,832 | 10,305,905 | -1,186,927 |
| Italy | 971,976 | 562,354 | -409,622 |
| Germany | 231,831 | 169,569 | -62,262 |
| Poland | 211,218 | 68,563 | -142,655 |
| Belgium | 93,546 | 2,742 | -90,804 |
| China | 6,175 | 0 | -6,175 |
| France | 0 | 5,863 | +5,863 |
| United States | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
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 | 22,365,141 |
| Italy | 1,334,313 |
| Poland | 279,781 |
| Netherlands | 137,164 |
| China | 6,175 |
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 | 11,826,823 | 10,538,318 | -1,288,505 |
| Italy | 826,198 | 508,115 | -318,083 |
| Poland | 211,218 | 68,563 | -142,655 |
| Netherlands | 137,164 | 0 | -137,164 |
| China | 6,175 | 0 | -6,175 |
| United States | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,758,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,365,245 |
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) | 7,456,749 | 6,302,154 | -1,154,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,552,403 | 4,812,842 | -739,561 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 11,094,751 |
| Thamesport | 10,125,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,379,824 |
| Harwich | 215,959 |
| Felixstowe | 193,769 |
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 | 5,974,201 | 5,120,550 | -853,651 |
| Thamesport | 5,313,559 | 4,811,534 | -502,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,328,377 | 1,051,447 | -276,930 |
| Harwich | 181,166 | 34,793 | -146,373 |
| Felixstowe | 135,610 | 58,159 | -77,451 |
| Hull | 0 | 38,513 | +38,513 |
| Killingholme | 35,279 | 0 | -35,279 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,211 | 0 | -33,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,175 | 0 | -6,175 |
| Southampton | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 38 |
| OLDBURY ENERGY SOLUTIONS (UK) LTD. | 14 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 4 |
| SYENSQO SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| AURORIUM 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+ | 3 |
| 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 | 73,636 |
| Netherlands | 49,965 |
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 | 38,903 | 34,733 | -4,170 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 49,965 | +49,965 |
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) | 88,868 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,733 |
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) | 38,903 | 49,965 | +11,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 34,733 | +34,733 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 49,965 |
| Hull | 37,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 0 | 49,965 | +49,965 |
| Hull | 37,933 | 0 | -37,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 970 | 34,733 | +33,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281213
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical compound used in producing herbicides, plasticizers, and other chemicals