Import/export HS code 281217: Thionyl chloride
A chemical used in making pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 893,847 |
| Belgium | 78,025 |
| Netherlands | 30,638 |
| Switzerland | 14,123 |
| Ireland | 13,645 |
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 | 371,449 | 522,398 | +150,949 |
| Belgium | 63,013 | 15,012 | -48,001 |
| Netherlands | 13,085 | 17,553 | +4,468 |
| Switzerland | 5,650 | 8,473 | +2,823 |
| Ireland | 0 | 13,645 | +13,645 |
| India | 13,605 | 0 | -13,605 |
| France | 5,471 | 3,981 | -1,490 |
| Spain | 4,221 | 0 | -4,221 |
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 | 1,002,356 |
| India | 27,404 |
| Switzerland | 20,197 |
| France | 5,471 |
| Spain | 2,128 |
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 | 433,748 | 568,608 | +134,860 |
| India | 27,404 | 0 | -27,404 |
| Switzerland | 7,743 | 12,454 | +4,711 |
| France | 5,471 | 0 | -5,471 |
| Spain | 2,128 | 0 | -2,128 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 749,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 299,200 |
| Road transport | 8,473 |
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) | 252,716 | 497,167 | +244,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,778 | 75,422 | -148,356 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,473 | +8,473 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 814,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,006 |
| Felixstowe | 27,404 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,316 |
| Dover | 20,627 |
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 | 357,650 | 457,298 | +99,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,013 | 58,993 | -4,020 |
| Felixstowe | 27,404 | 0 | -27,404 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 22,316 | +22,316 |
| Dover | 2,700 | 17,927 | +15,227 |
| Harwich | 13,085 | 2,410 | -10,675 |
| Heysham | 0 | 13,645 | +13,645 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,473 | +8,473 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,471 | 0 | -5,471 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,950 | 0 | -2,950 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 1 |
| 2024-02 | 3 |
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+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 40,676 |
| Netherlands | 25,549 |
| Germany | 20,776 |
| Spain | 4,930 |
| Switzerland | 1,930 |
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 | 40,676 | 0 | -40,676 |
| Netherlands | 8,154 | 17,395 | +9,241 |
| Germany | 20,776 | 0 | -20,776 |
| Spain | 4,930 | 0 | -4,930 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,930 | +1,930 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,154 | +1,154 |
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) | 94,957 |
| Other | 58 |
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) | 74,478 | 20,479 | -53,999 |
| Other | 58 | 0 | -58 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 24,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,919 |
| Heysham | 19,026 |
| Hull | 15,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 24,222 | 0 | -24,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,396 | 6,523 | -9,873 |
| Heysham | 8,154 | 10,872 | +2,718 |
| Hull | 15,924 | 0 | -15,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,782 | 1,930 | -7,852 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,154 | +1,154 |
| 000 | 58 | 0 | -58 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281217
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in making pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds