Import/export HS code 281530: Sodium or potassium peroxides
Chemicals used as bleaching agents, disinfectants, or in chemical reactions
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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 | 380,659 |
| China | 311,817 |
| South Africa | 98,856 |
| Belgium | 23,715 |
| United States | 7,556 |
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 | 175,102 | 205,557 | +30,455 |
| China | 39,472 | 272,345 | +232,873 |
| South Africa | 92,466 | 6,390 | -86,076 |
| Belgium | 3,137 | 20,578 | +17,441 |
| United States | 6,138 | 1,418 | -4,720 |
| Netherlands | 5,005 | 1,530 | -3,475 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,670 | +2,670 |
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 | 405,673 |
| China | 311,817 |
| United States | 63,895 |
| South Africa | 47,143 |
| Germany | 3,280 |
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 | 178,239 | 227,434 | +49,195 |
| China | 39,472 | 272,345 | +232,873 |
| United States | 59,576 | 4,319 | -55,257 |
| South Africa | 40,753 | 6,390 | -34,363 |
| Germany | 3,280 | 0 | -3,280 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 404,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 404,095 |
| Air transport | 23,458 |
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) | 178,239 | 226,016 | +47,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,938 | 272,157 | +140,219 |
| Air transport | 11,143 | 12,315 | +1,172 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 398,369 |
| Felixstowe | 305,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,897 |
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 | 175,102 | 223,267 | +48,165 |
| Felixstowe | 39,472 | 265,767 | +226,295 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,466 | 6,390 | -86,076 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,143 | 0 | -11,143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 10,897 | +10,897 |
| London | 3,137 | 2,749 | -388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,418 | +1,418 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,955,723 |
| South Africa | 117,392 |
| Belgium | 54,162 |
| South Korea | 16,196 |
| Ireland | 9,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 796,889 | 2,158,834 | +1,361,945 |
| South Africa | 62,100 | 55,292 | -6,808 |
| Belgium | 30,700 | 23,462 | -7,238 |
| South Korea | 16,196 | 0 | -16,196 |
| Ireland | 9,192 | 0 | -9,192 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,780 | 6,704 | +4,924 |
| Israel | 0 | 8,423 | +8,423 |
| Falkland Islands | 6,500 | 0 | -6,500 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,483 | +6,483 |
| China | 0 | 5,368 | +5,368 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,821,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 248,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 614,974 | 2,206,876 | +1,591,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 240,884 | 7,479 | -233,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,600 | 53,388 | -15,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,763,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,488 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,137 |
| Holyhead | 9,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 589,995 | 2,173,159 | +1,583,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 231,692 | 5,171 | -226,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,100 | 53,388 | -8,712 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,979 | 23,158 | -1,821 |
| Holyhead | 9,192 | 0 | -9,192 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,423 | +8,423 |
| Southampton | 6,500 | 0 | -6,500 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,308 | +2,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 2,136 | +2,136 |
Quick facts
HS code: 281530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used as bleaching agents, disinfectants, or in chemical reactions