Import/export HS code 281219: Various non-metal halides
Other chemical compounds made from non-metals and halogens, not listed above
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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 | 517,788 |
| Netherlands | 174,771 |
| United States | 142,612 |
| Japan | 82,896 |
| France | 66,713 |
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 | 174,768 | 343,020 | +168,252 |
| Netherlands | 50,511 | 124,260 | +73,749 |
| United States | 87,725 | 54,887 | -32,838 |
| Japan | 51,991 | 30,905 | -21,086 |
| France | 63,747 | 2,966 | -60,781 |
| Italy | 1,780 | 1,655 | -125 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,427 | +2,427 |
| China | 948 | 0 | -948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 329,592 |
| Germany | 284,770 |
| United States | 145,578 |
| Japan | 83,844 |
| China | 40,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 103,963 | 225,629 | +121,666 |
| Germany | 126,978 | 157,792 | +30,814 |
| United States | 87,725 | 57,853 | -29,872 |
| Japan | 52,939 | 30,905 | -22,034 |
| China | 14,745 | 25,969 | +11,224 |
| France | 17,965 | 0 | -17,965 |
| Italy | 1,780 | 1,655 | -125 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,300 | +1,300 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 604,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,108 |
| Other | 84,392 |
| Air transport | 39,299 |
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) | 204,904 | 399,887 | +194,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,316 | 85,792 | -91,524 |
| Other | 25,375 | 59,017 | +33,642 |
| Air transport | 23,875 | 15,424 | -8,451 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 375,895 |
| Dover | 201,174 |
| Southampton | 189,711 |
| 000 | 84,392 |
| Harwich | 29,486 |
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 | 119,057 | 256,838 | +137,781 |
| Dover | 94,802 | 106,372 | +11,570 |
| Southampton | 112,599 | 77,112 | -35,487 |
| 000 | 25,375 | 59,017 | +33,642 |
| Harwich | 23,334 | 6,152 | -17,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,935 | 8,680 | -10,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,130 | 15,424 | +6,294 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 18,482 | +18,482 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,745 | 0 | -14,745 |
| Hull | 13,493 | 0 | -13,493 |
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 | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
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 | 137,238 |
| France | 20,269 |
| Germany | 19,898 |
| Belgium | 12,317 |
| Sweden | 9,828 |
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 | 80,538 | 56,700 | -23,838 |
| France | 0 | 20,269 | +20,269 |
| Germany | 14,946 | 4,952 | -9,994 |
| Belgium | 4,429 | 7,888 | +3,459 |
| Sweden | 4,363 | 5,465 | +1,102 |
| United States | 4,080 | 3,320 | -760 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 5,674 | +5,674 |
| Australia | 4,056 | 0 | -4,056 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 2,473 | +2,473 |
| Spain | 2,083 | 0 | -2,083 |
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) | 189,722 |
| Air transport | 31,514 |
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) | 99,913 | 89,809 | -10,104 |
| Air transport | 14,582 | 16,932 | +2,350 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 118,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,269 |
| Heysham | 18,733 |
| Harwich | 16,780 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 73,726 | 44,779 | -28,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 20,269 | +20,269 |
| Heysham | 6,812 | 11,921 | +5,109 |
| Harwich | 11,860 | 4,920 | -6,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,515 | 7,920 | +405 |
| ZLC | 2,083 | 11,139 | +9,056 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,420 | 0 | -10,420 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,020 | 2,122 | +1,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,473 | +2,473 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,059 | 1,198 | +139 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 281219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical compounds made from non-metals and halogens, not listed above