Import/export HS code 281290: Various non-metal halides and oxides
Additional non-metal halides and oxides not covered in other codes
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 | 1,785,421 |
| Netherlands | 938,502 |
| Japan | 761,980 |
| France | 532,164 |
| United States | 501,368 |
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 | 831,100 | 954,321 | +123,221 |
| Netherlands | 359,955 | 578,547 | +218,592 |
| Japan | 281,200 | 480,780 | +199,580 |
| France | 203,810 | 328,354 | +124,544 |
| United States | 213,840 | 287,528 | +73,688 |
| Sweden | 39,958 | 192,830 | +152,872 |
| Italy | 2,349 | 121,840 | +119,491 |
| South Africa | 81,662 | 32,242 | -49,420 |
| Switzerland | 6,852 | 93,683 | +86,831 |
| China | 73,390 | 25,920 | -47,470 |
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 | 1,486,768 |
| United States | 1,409,489 |
| Japan | 816,003 |
| France | 305,442 |
| Sweden | 232,788 |
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 | 558,900 | 927,868 | +368,968 |
| United States | 562,593 | 846,896 | +284,303 |
| Japan | 333,980 | 482,023 | +148,043 |
| France | 159,343 | 146,099 | -13,244 |
| Sweden | 39,958 | 192,830 | +152,872 |
| South Africa | 81,662 | 76,143 | -5,519 |
| Italy | 2,349 | 121,840 | +119,491 |
| China | 22,581 | 46,466 | +23,885 |
| South Korea | 28,685 | 7,155 | -21,530 |
| Georgia | 17,690 | 14,267 | -3,423 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 2,840,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 999,346 |
| Air transport | 794,382 |
| Other | 571,104 |
| Road transport | 84,000 |
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) | 997,863 | 1,842,471 | +844,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 446,950 | 552,396 | +105,446 |
| Air transport | 390,941 | 403,441 | +12,500 |
| Other | 326,671 | 244,433 | -82,238 |
| Road transport | 0 | 84,000 | +84,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,585,461 |
| Southampton | 884,812 |
| 000 | 571,104 |
| Eurotunnel | 445,672 |
| Harwich | 332,567 |
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 | 564,319 | 1,021,142 | +456,823 |
| Southampton | 389,535 | 495,277 | +105,742 |
| 000 | 326,671 | 244,433 | -82,238 |
| Eurotunnel | 121,665 | 324,007 | +202,342 |
| Harwich | 180,687 | 151,880 | -28,807 |
| London Stansted Airport | 193,850 | 137,765 | -56,085 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,939 | 212,424 | +195,485 |
| Dover | 107,334 | 82,922 | -24,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,188 | 175,268 | +162,080 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 79,399 | 34,865 | -44,534 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 570,963 |
| Germany | 96,618 |
| Switzerland | 63,572 |
| Italy | 32,140 |
| Sweden | 28,292 |
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 | 341,979 | 228,984 | -112,995 |
| Germany | 40,712 | 55,906 | +15,194 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 63,572 | +63,572 |
| Italy | 0 | 32,140 | +32,140 |
| Sweden | 5,062 | 23,230 | +18,168 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,137 | 12,047 | +6,910 |
| Uruguay | 10,514 | 0 | -10,514 |
| Turkmenistan | 0 | 10,416 | +10,416 |
| Oman | 8,829 | 0 | -8,829 |
| Belgium | 4,409 | 3,504 | -905 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 72 | 63 | -9 |
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) | 760,860 |
| Air transport | 134,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,331 |
| Other | 135 |
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) | 377,462 | 383,398 | +5,936 |
| Air transport | 53,359 | 81,495 | +28,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,062 | 23,269 | +18,207 |
| Other | 72 | 63 | -9 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 466,778 |
| Heysham | 104,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,103 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,391 |
| Hull | 67,648 |
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 | 341,907 | 124,871 | -217,036 |
| Heysham | 0 | 104,050 | +104,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,643 | 80,460 | +66,817 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,504 | 49,887 | +17,383 |
| Hull | 21,912 | 45,736 | +23,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,062 | 46,721 | +41,659 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,263 | 13,837 | +574 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,592 | 13,158 | +5,566 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 3,500 | +3,500 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,270 | +3,270 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional non-metal halides and oxides not covered in other codes