Import/export HS code 2814: Ammonia, in gas or liquid form
Ammonia is a chemical used in cleaning, farming, and industry. It can be in a pure gas form or mixed with water
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 75,820,330 |
| United States | 63,548,132 |
| Turkey | 25,108,491 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 21,838,052 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 45,830,445 | 29,989,885 | -15,840,560 |
| United States | 30,937,163 | 32,610,969 | +1,673,806 |
| Turkey | 12,427,528 | 12,680,963 | +253,435 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 9,128,563 | 12,709,489 | +3,580,926 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 | 0 | -11,675,957 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 10,442,994 | +10,442,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,710,948 | +5,710,948 |
| Egypt | 2,850,967 | 0 | -2,850,967 |
| Germany | 661,558 | 629,106 | -32,452 |
| France | 605,665 | 487,920 | -117,745 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 75,820,330 |
| United States | 63,568,074 |
| Turkey | 25,095,578 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 21,838,948 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 45,830,445 | 29,989,885 | -15,840,560 |
| United States | 30,947,699 | 32,620,375 | +1,672,676 |
| Turkey | 12,414,615 | 12,680,963 | +266,348 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 9,129,459 | 12,709,489 | +3,580,030 |
| Libya | 11,675,957 | 0 | -11,675,957 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 10,442,994 | +10,442,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,710,948 | +5,710,948 |
| Egypt | 2,850,967 | 0 | -2,850,967 |
| Germany | 642,039 | 528,911 | -113,128 |
| France | 550,326 | 458,212 | -92,114 |
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 | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,743,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,884,395 |
| Other | 291,541 |
| Air transport | 38,479 |
| Road transport | 1,897 |
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) | 113,444,331 | 105,299,332 | -8,144,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,134,329 | 750,066 | -384,263 |
| Other | 75,859 | 215,682 | +139,823 |
| Air transport | 21,398 | 17,081 | -4,317 |
| Road transport | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 211,666,253 |
| Swansea | 5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,231,923 |
| Dover | 1,038,837 |
| Hull | 569,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 107,578,631 | 104,087,622 | -3,491,009 |
| Swansea | 5,074,538 | 0 | -5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 581,646 | 650,277 | +68,631 |
| Dover | 564,965 | 473,872 | -91,093 |
| Hull | 347,069 | 222,169 | -124,900 |
| Southampton | 139,710 | 276,592 | +136,882 |
| 000 | 75,859 | 215,682 | +139,823 |
| Harwich | 102,500 | 102,475 | -25 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,840 | 184,861 | +178,021 |
| London | 46,328 | 27,607 | -18,721 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 26,313,921 |
| Finland | 20,703,631 |
| Germany | 12,521,788 |
| Sweden | 4,773,189 |
| France | 2,839,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 26,313,921 | 0 | -26,313,921 |
| Finland | 18,928,140 | 1,775,491 | -17,152,649 |
| Germany | 12,521,788 | 0 | -12,521,788 |
| Sweden | 4,773,189 | 0 | -4,773,189 |
| France | 2,828,529 | 10,511 | -2,818,018 |
| Ireland | 512,772 | 435,328 | -77,444 |
| United States | 93,231 | 0 | -93,231 |
| Libya | 0 | 89,000 | +89,000 |
| Singapore | 0 | 59,227 | +59,227 |
| Guyana | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,642 |
| Ireland | 190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 270 | 1,372 | +1,102 |
| Ireland | 0 | 190 | +190 |
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) | 67,416,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,033,219 |
| Air transport | 84,226 |
| Other | 24,128 |
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) | 65,466,595 | 1,949,891 | -63,516,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,911 | 468,308 | -96,603 |
| Air transport | 77,268 | 6,958 | -70,310 |
| Other | 14,452 | 9,676 | -4,776 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 67,116,772 |
| Liverpool Docks | 644,782 |
| Heysham | 160,688 |
| Felixstowe | 159,407 |
| Holyhead | 118,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 65,341,281 | 1,775,491 | -63,565,790 |
| Liverpool Docks | 393,747 | 251,035 | -142,712 |
| Heysham | 63,324 | 97,364 | +34,040 |
| Felixstowe | 42,551 | 116,856 | +74,305 |
| Holyhead | 41,249 | 77,253 | +36,004 |
| Southampton | 55,734 | 37,993 | -17,741 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,771 | 18,863 | -22,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,268 | 2,544 | -51,724 |
| Dover | 41,049 | 4,975 | -36,074 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,588 | 29,553 | +19,965 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2814
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ammonia is a chemical used in cleaning, farming, and industry. It can be in a pure gas form or mixed with water