Import/export HS code 2817: Zinc oxide and zinc peroxide
Zinc-based chemicals used in skincare products, rubber manufacturing, and as a white pigment in paints
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 80 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 66 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 65 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 56 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 51 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 46 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 44 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,834,665 |
| India | 1,660,617 |
| Norway | 836,540 |
| Sri Lanka | 826,141 |
| Ireland | 811,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,706,382 | 4,128,283 | -1,578,099 |
| India | 1,318,300 | 342,317 | -975,983 |
| Norway | 444,125 | 392,415 | -51,710 |
| Sri Lanka | 291,805 | 534,336 | +242,531 |
| Ireland | 410,303 | 401,308 | -8,995 |
| Spain | 149,133 | 220,715 | +71,582 |
| Denmark | 159,405 | 155,505 | -3,900 |
| France | 193,424 | 52,791 | -140,633 |
| Czechia | 45,013 | 95,510 | +50,497 |
| Georgia | 51,443 | 74,358 | +22,915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 562,925 |
| XU | 51,401 |
| XI | 36,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 301,947 | 260,978 | -40,969 |
| XU | 42,760 | 8,641 | -34,119 |
| XI | 14,101 | 22,520 | +8,419 |
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) | 9,942,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,326,338 |
| Other | 650,947 |
| Air transport | 30,528 |
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) | 4,550,052 | 5,392,449 | +842,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,259,184 | 1,067,154 | -3,192,030 |
| Other | 358,808 | 292,139 | -66,669 |
| Air transport | 19,526 | 11,002 | -8,524 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,557,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,202,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,853,380 |
| 000 | 650,947 |
| Killingholme | 555,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,736,848 | 4,820,411 | +83,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,751,100 | 451,181 | -1,299,919 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,423,649 | 429,731 | -993,918 |
| 000 | 358,808 | 292,139 | -66,669 |
| Killingholme | 555,718 | 0 | -555,718 |
| Southampton | 0 | 416,713 | +416,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 146,414 | 124,246 | -22,168 |
| Felixstowe | 102,719 | 124,902 | +22,183 |
| Holyhead | 46,457 | 59,281 | +12,824 |
| Dover | 25,854 | 20,444 | -5,410 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2817
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-based chemicals used in skincare products, rubber manufacturing, and as a white pigment in paints