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 | 83,211,757 |
| United States | 63,458,873 |
| 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 | 59,538,375 | 23,673,382 | -35,864,993 |
| United States | 18,711,558 | 44,747,315 | +26,035,757 |
| Turkey | 10,107,540 | 15,000,951 | +4,893,411 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 9,128,563 | 12,709,489 | +3,580,926 |
| Libya | 6,601,419 | 5,074,538 | -1,526,881 |
| 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 | 725,401 | 606,038 | -119,363 |
| France | 597,892 | 477,738 | -120,154 |
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 | 83,211,757 |
| United States | 63,475,199 |
| 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 | 59,538,375 | 23,673,382 | -35,864,993 |
| United States | 18,722,094 | 44,753,105 | +26,031,011 |
| Turkey | 10,107,540 | 14,988,038 | +4,880,498 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 9,129,459 | 12,709,489 | +3,580,030 |
| Libya | 6,601,419 | 5,074,538 | -1,526,881 |
| 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 | 706,095 | 500,772 | -205,323 |
| France | 542,993 | 445,138 | -97,855 |
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) | 225,909,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,910,151 |
| Other | 276,634 |
| Air transport | 41,698 |
| 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) | 107,507,010 | 118,402,462 | +10,895,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,187,183 | 722,968 | -464,215 |
| Other | 75,617 | 201,017 | +125,400 |
| Air transport | 24,617 | 17,081 | -7,536 |
| 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 | 219,048,405 |
| Swansea | 5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,237,485 |
| Dover | 1,010,999 |
| Hull | 540,982 |
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 | 106,733,898 | 112,314,507 | +5,580,609 |
| Swansea | 0 | 5,074,538 | +5,074,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 625,781 | 611,704 | -14,077 |
| Dover | 559,156 | 451,843 | -107,313 |
| Hull | 347,416 | 193,566 | -153,850 |
| Southampton | 139,710 | 184,114 | +44,404 |
| 000 | 75,617 | 201,017 | +125,400 |
| Harwich | 105,065 | 106,679 | +1,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 140,393 | +140,393 |
| London | 46,328 | 22,278 | -24,050 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | 23,298,372 |
| 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 | 23,734,376 | 2,579,545 | -21,154,831 |
| Finland | 19,041,209 | 4,257,163 | -14,784,046 |
| Germany | 11,232,041 | 1,289,747 | -9,942,294 |
| Sweden | 4,773,189 | 0 | -4,773,189 |
| France | 2,828,529 | 10,511 | -2,818,018 |
| Ireland | 497,971 | 449,323 | -48,648 |
| United States | 93,231 | 0 | -93,231 |
| Libya | 0 | 89,000 | +89,000 |
| Singapore | 0 | 43,847 | +43,847 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 24,665 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 15,477 | 9,188 | -6,289 |
| 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) | 69,997,969 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,027,972 |
| Air transport | 85,169 |
| Other | 26,497 |
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) | 61,712,545 | 8,285,424 | -53,427,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 546,375 | 481,597 | -64,778 |
| Air transport | 78,211 | 6,958 | -71,253 |
| Other | 15,747 | 10,750 | -4,997 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 69,711,513 |
| Liverpool Docks | 653,832 |
| Heysham | 160,688 |
| Felixstowe | 159,457 |
| Holyhead | 106,277 |
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 | 61,585,058 | 8,126,455 | -53,458,603 |
| Liverpool Docks | 383,688 | 270,144 | -113,544 |
| Heysham | 57,287 | 103,401 | +46,114 |
| Felixstowe | 43,374 | 116,083 | +72,709 |
| Holyhead | 41,249 | 65,028 | +23,779 |
| Southampton | 55,734 | 22,613 | -33,121 |
| 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 | 8,498 | 30,643 | +22,145 |
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