Import/export HS code 281420: Ammonia mixed with water
Ammonia dissolved in water, commonly used in cleaning products and as a fertilizer
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,006,123 |
| Netherlands | 403,001 |
| Germany | 158,752 |
| United States | 24,907 |
| Belgium | 11,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 557,956 | 448,167 | -109,789 |
| Netherlands | 74,569 | 328,432 | +253,863 |
| Germany | 13,465 | 145,287 | +131,822 |
| United States | 18,948 | 5,959 | -12,989 |
| Belgium | 6,619 | 4,725 | -1,894 |
| Spain | 9,085 | 0 | -9,085 |
| Canada | 3,073 | 4,415 | +1,342 |
| India | 0 | 6,707 | +6,707 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
| Switzerland | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 988,131 |
| Netherlands | 401,886 |
| Germany | 160,689 |
| United States | 41,233 |
| Spain | 15,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 542,993 | 445,138 | -97,855 |
| Netherlands | 73,454 | 328,432 | +254,978 |
| Germany | 15,402 | 145,287 | +129,885 |
| United States | 29,484 | 11,749 | -17,735 |
| Spain | 13,275 | 1,964 | -11,311 |
| Canada | 3,073 | 4,415 | +1,342 |
| India | 0 | 6,707 | +6,707 |
| Switzerland | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
| Belgium | 1,115 | 0 | -1,115 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,319,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 262,482 |
| Air transport | 40,802 |
| Other | 7,784 |
| 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) | 574,519 | 744,685 | +170,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,556 | 181,926 | +101,370 |
| Air transport | 23,721 | 17,081 | -6,640 |
| Other | 4,919 | 2,865 | -2,054 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,010,999 |
| Middlesbrough | 166,782 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,174 |
| London | 68,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 559,156 | 451,843 | -107,313 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,659 | 160,123 | +153,464 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 140,393 | +140,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,382 | 128,792 | +124,410 |
| London | 46,328 | 22,278 | -24,050 |
| Hull | 17,250 | 17,761 | +511 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,079 | 15,554 | +5,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,215 | 3,195 | -9,020 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,642 | 1,527 | -12,115 |
| Thamesport | 9,085 | 0 | -9,085 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 4 |
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 | 491,275 |
| Guyana | 43,243 |
| United States | 39,759 |
| Belgium | 30,160 |
| Netherlands | 28,593 |
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 | 260,288 | 230,987 | -29,301 |
| Guyana | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
| United States | 39,759 | 0 | -39,759 |
| Belgium | 7,443 | 22,717 | +15,274 |
| Netherlands | 23,913 | 4,680 | -19,233 |
| China | 16,354 | 7,649 | -8,705 |
| France | 12,256 | 10,511 | -1,745 |
| Jordan | 0 | 6,975 | +6,975 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,320 | 0 | -6,320 |
| Malta | 5,691 | 0 | -5,691 |
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 | 24,612 |
| 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 | 15,424 | 9,188 | -6,236 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 546,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,934 |
| Air transport | 75,704 |
| Other | 26,444 |
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) | 290,558 | 255,966 | -34,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,812 | 26,122 | -35,690 |
| Air transport | 68,746 | 6,958 | -61,788 |
| Other | 15,694 | 10,750 | -4,944 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 209,825 |
| Heysham | 152,473 |
| Holyhead | 102,533 |
| Felixstowe | 60,516 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,812 |
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 | 149,802 | 60,023 | -89,779 |
| Heysham | 57,287 | 95,186 | +37,899 |
| Holyhead | 37,505 | 65,028 | +27,523 |
| Felixstowe | 33,433 | 27,083 | -6,350 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,268 | 2,544 | -51,724 |
| Dover | 41,049 | 4,975 | -36,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,584 | 15,263 | -8,321 |
| 000 | 15,694 | 10,750 | -4,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,498 | 2,434 | -6,064 |
| ZLC | 6,020 | 4,414 | -1,606 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ammonia dissolved in water, commonly used in cleaning products and as a fertilizer