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 | 1,024,078 |
| Netherlands | 480,976 |
| Germany | 194,023 |
| United States | 21,688 |
| Belgium | 15,888 |
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 | 565,729 | 458,349 | -107,380 |
| Netherlands | 85,401 | 395,575 | +310,174 |
| Germany | 11,095 | 182,928 | +171,833 |
| United States | 15,729 | 5,959 | -9,770 |
| Belgium | 6,619 | 9,269 | +2,650 |
| 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 | 1,008,538 |
| Netherlands | 479,861 |
| Germany | 195,960 |
| United States | 41,630 |
| Spain | 13,715 |
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 | 550,326 | 458,212 | -92,114 |
| Netherlands | 84,286 | 395,575 | +311,289 |
| Germany | 13,032 | 182,928 | +169,896 |
| United States | 26,265 | 15,365 | -10,900 |
| Spain | 13,715 | 0 | -13,715 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,394,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,146 |
| Air transport | 37,583 |
| 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) | 586,990 | 807,295 | +220,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,320 | 238,826 | +154,506 |
| Air transport | 20,502 | 17,081 | -3,421 |
| 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 | 1,038,837 |
| Eurotunnel | 191,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 181,249 |
| Middlesbrough | 176,057 |
| London | 73,935 |
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 | 564,965 | 473,872 | -91,093 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,840 | 184,861 | +178,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,382 | 176,867 | +172,485 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,510 | 165,547 | +155,037 |
| London | 46,328 | 27,607 | -18,721 |
| Hull | 17,391 | 13,910 | -3,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,860 | 15,554 | +8,694 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,642 | 1,527 | -12,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,809 | 1,231 | -10,578 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 6 |
| 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 | 500,503 |
| Guyana | 43,243 |
| United States | 39,759 |
| Belgium | 32,232 |
| Netherlands | 27,691 |
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 | 270,398 | 230,105 | -40,293 |
| Guyana | 38,268 | 4,975 | -33,293 |
| United States | 39,759 | 0 | -39,759 |
| Belgium | 9,883 | 22,349 | +12,466 |
| Netherlands | 23,011 | 4,680 | -18,331 |
| China | 16,354 | 7,649 | -8,705 |
| France | 12,256 | 10,511 | -1,745 |
| Jordan | 0 | 6,975 | +6,975 |
| Malta | 5,691 | 0 | -5,691 |
| North Macedonia | 5,637 | 0 | -5,637 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 560,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,812 |
| Air transport | 74,761 |
| Other | 24,075 |
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) | 304,403 | 255,790 | -48,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,639 | 26,173 | -33,466 |
| Air transport | 67,803 | 6,958 | -60,845 |
| Other | 14,399 | 9,676 | -4,723 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 209,197 |
| Heysham | 152,473 |
| Holyhead | 114,758 |
| Felixstowe | 60,466 |
| 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 | 155,170 | 54,027 | -101,143 |
| Heysham | 63,324 | 89,149 | +25,825 |
| Holyhead | 37,505 | 77,253 | +39,748 |
| Felixstowe | 32,610 | 27,856 | -4,754 |
| 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 | 14,399 | 9,676 | -4,723 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,588 | 1,344 | -8,244 |
| 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